Charging
- How long does it take to charge an EV with a single phase 7.4kW charge point?
- How long does an EV with a 60-kWh battery take to charge?
- What charge cable type does my car need?
- What is a tethered EV charger?
- How can I charge without using a charge card with my Advanced charge point?
- Should I get a tethered charger or socketed charger?
How long does it take to charge an EV with a single phase 7.4kW charge point?
A 60 kWh battery will take approximately 8 hours to charge when using a single phase 7.4kW charge point and 5.5 hours when using a 11kW charge point.
For calculating AC charge time, we use the standard formula:
Charging time (hours) = battery capacity (kWh) / charging speed (kW)
Therefore, the calculation for an EV with a 60 kWh battery at the two different charging speeds would be:
Charging time (hours) = 60/ 7.4 = 8.11
Charging time (hours) = 60/ 11 = 5.45
However, it depends on your EV model. Some cars have an on-board charger that limits the power accepted to the EV. Therefore, even though the charger can provide 11 kW, the EV may not. Check your owner's manual if your car can accept 11 kW AC power.
For calculating AC charge time, we use the standard formula:
Charging time (hours) = battery capacity (kWh) / charging speed (kW)
Therefore, the calculation for an EV with a 60 kWh battery at the two different charging speeds would be:
Charging time (hours) = 60/ 7.4 = 8.11
Charging time (hours) = 60/ 11 = 5.45
However, it depends on your EV model. Some cars have an on-board charger that limits the power accepted to the EV. Therefore, even though the charger can provide 11 kW, the EV may not. Check your owner's manual if your car can accept 11 kW AC power.
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