Can I use my own charger?
Yes, you are welcome to use your own charger. The plan is specifically designed for drivers with Level 2 Chargers and the plan’s savings estimates are based on Level 2 charging speeds. However, you can also use a Level 1 Charger on the SavEV plans.
What is a Level 2 charger?
Level 2 is the most common type of EV home charging station, which relies on a 208-Volt to 240-Volt circuit. These chargers plug into an outlet often used for a clothes dryer.
What are the three types of EV chargers?
Level 1 electric car chargers for homes consist of a standard 120-volt household outlet. Level 1 charging is available for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, by plugging the equipment into any standard wall outlet. Level 1 is slower than other types of EV charging. Each hour, charging an EV with a Level 1 charger increases range by three to five miles. Level 1 charging is often sufficient for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) but is often too slow for Battery-powered Electric Vehicles (BEVs).
Compared to Level 1 charging, a Level 2 EV charger does a 10x faster job of charging electric vehicles. Based on the charger’s output and the vehicle's maximum charging rate, Level 2 charging can replenish a vehicle's range between 12 and 80 miles per hour.
Level 3 EV charging stations can increase the range of an EV by three to twenty miles per minute. The Level 3 charging method differs from Level 1 and Level 2 charging in that it utilizes direct current (DC) rather than alternating current (AC). In addition, Level 3 chargers operate at a much higher voltage than Level 1 & 2 chargers, which is why you do not see them installed at home. Residential locations seldom have the high-voltage supply needed for Level 3 charging.
DC Fast Chargers are also very expensive. The cost of installing the charger is likely to be higher than the cost of your EV even if you have 400-volt electricity at home.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/wheels/advice/ev-charging-levels/
How many miles can I add to my electric vehicle’s range during SavEV’s 6-hour discount period?
You will be able to charge your car the following amount and receive a 100% discount on all EV energy charges during the nighttime discount period :
Level 1: 6 kWh to 15 kWh (18 to 43 miles)
Level 2: 48 kWh to 72 kWh (139 to 209 miles)
Source: https://www.transportation.gov/rural/ev/toolkit/ev-basics/charging-speeds
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