How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?

If you’ve been thinking about purchasing an electric car, charging time and charging methods are probably on your mind. How long does it take to charge an electric car like the Range Rover PHEV? The average charge time for an electric car ranges from half an hour for a nearly full charge to over 24 hours, depending on which method you use. We talk about charge times below and what charging methods are available to Annapolis drivers.

How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car on Average?

Most Edgewater drivers don’t have all day to spend charging an electric car. Fortunately, some charging methods are much faster than others, especially when you use public fast DC charging stations. The purchase of a home charging station can speed things up at home. While not nearly as fast as a fast DC public station, it’s much quicker than using an existing outlet in your house. So, how long does it take to charge an electric car at home as opposed to using a public station? Here’s how the charge times break out:

Electric Car Charging Times by Charger Type

Public – Fast DC Charging

• Less than 50 KW per hour
• Average charge time for an electric car – up to 80% charge in 36 minutes

Public – Basic AC Charging (240V)

• Up to 7.4 KW per hour
• Average charge time for an electric car – 20% per hour

Home – Level 1 Home AC Charging (120V)

• Less than 2 KW per hour
• Average electric car charging time – 2% per hour

Home – Level 2 Home AC Charging (240V)

• Up to 7.4 KW per hour
• Average electric car charging time – 20% per hour

Average Charge Times for Land Rover Plug-In Hybrids

Here are the average charge times Crofton drivers can expect from Range Rover plug-in hybrid models, according to the manufacturer:

Land Rover Charging Times –240V (Home and Public) 0 – 100% | Fast DC charging 50kW 0 – 80%

• New Range Rover PHEV – 5 hours | 60 minutes
• New Range Rover Sport PHEV – 5 hours | 40 minutes

Come See the New Plug-In Hybrid Models at Land Rover Annapolis

Why not come by and take the new Range Rover Sport PHEV for a test drive? We would love to help you drive home in the automobile of your choice. And, if you’d like to learn more, peruse our post on the differences between a hybrid vehicle and a plug-in hybrid. We’re just a short drive away from Severna Park. So, drop by or contact us today!