Car Charging Installation

Types and Levels of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

There are actually several different types, referred to as “levels,” of electric vehicle charging stations. Each level provides different levels of power and convenience, but they also cost various amounts to install as well. If you are looking to install an EV charging station in your home, call New England Ductless today to have one of our experts walk you through your options, answer any questions, and provide you with a more accurate price quote.

• Level 1 Charging Stations
  Level 1 charging stations are typically the charging systems that come with your electric vehicle when you first purchase it. These charging stations plug directly into your standard 120 Volt AC outlet. L1 stations typically take the longest to fully charge your vehicle but are also the most affordable type of station. Additionally, L1 chargers typically use the least amount of power. Many hybrid car owners can benefit from Level 1 stations.
• Level 2 Charging Stations
  Level 2 charging stations are generally utilized for 100% electric vehicles. These stations can come in a single port or dual port station and should be able to fully charge a completely depleted battery overnight. L2 stations normally charge 12 to 80 miles per hour. Because L2 charging stations offer a lot more power, they will cost more than an L1 station to charge. L2 chargers are the most commonly installed home charging system for EV owners.
• Level 3 Charging Stations
  Level 3 charging stations are not used for residential In Eastern Massachusetts homes. They are also extremely expensive and can cost well over 40k to install. These types of charging stations are used in more commercial settings as they can charge 3 to 23 miles per minute! Lastly, due to their high-powered nature, L3 stations are incredibly costly stations to run and this is another reason they are delegated for commercial use.