These Are The Fastest Home-Charging EVs
There’s more than one way to charge an electric car.
While some owners who drive long distances will have to get well acquainted with DC fast charging stations from companies like Tesla, Electrify America, and EVgo, a sizable percentage of EV owners may hardly ever need to rely on a public charger. There are plenty of electric cars sold today that can cover a week’s worth of the typical American’s daily commute, and if an owner is willing to plug the car into a garage-mounted AC charger every night – commonly known as a Level 2 charger – they may never have to worry about DC charging speeds at all.
Consumer Reports put together a list of electric vehicles that have strong home-charging capabilities based on what they call the EV’s acceptance rate, measured in kilowatts (kW). Every electric car sold in America has an onboard charger that converts AC (alternating current) to DC (direct current), and some do so at a higher rate than others.
EVs That Add 30 Miles or More per Hour at a 240-Volt Level 2 Charger:
EVs That Add 30 Miles or More per Hour at a 240-Volt Level 2 Charger: |
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Fiat 500e |
Hyundai Kona Electric |
Kia EV6 |
Kia Niro Electric |
Lucid Air |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model S |
Tesla Model X |
Tesla Model Y |
When plugged into a home charger on a 240-volt circuit that can draw 40 amps, the cars on the list above can all add at least 30 miles of range for every hour they are plugged in. Some owners may be able to install more powerful chargers at home that can draw as much as 80 amps, and in those cases, these vehicles may charge at an even faster rate. We’ll also point out that the Tesla Model X isn’t on the list as reported by Consumer Reports, but that’s an oversight that we corrected since it boasts the same charging hardware as other Tesla models.
It’s worth noting that the cars listed here won’t necessarily always charge faster than other EVs. The charging speed relies on many factors, including the outlet or circuit available to a homeowner who plus the car in. A qualified electrician can help EV owners choose the right products for their own personal situation.
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Growing up in a family obsessed with performance and as the son of an automotive engineer, Jeremy Korzeniewski has spent his entire life as a car enthusiast. Also an avid motorcyclist, Jeremy has spent the last two decades writing about the transportation industry and providing insights to many of the largest automotive publications in the world.
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