Charging speed
- 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?
- How fast is it to charge at public EV stations?
- Should I charge the battery up to 100% or can I stop when it is convenient for me?
- What factors affect charging speeds?
- Are the tariffs shown for public charging including or excluding VAT?
- Is it possible to charge my electric car up to 100% with a fast charger?
- Can I use fast chargers with the Shell Recharge charge card?
- What speed is Fast charging? And what about Rapid? Or Ultra-rapid?
- For which cards do the flat rates apply?
- Why is my EV not charging at the speed advertised on your charge points?
- Where can I see what the estimated charging costs are?
- I have multiple charge cards in my account, will I have different invoices for each charge card?
- When do I get billed for the charge I have used?
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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