How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?

Do the high prices at Temple gas stations have you thinking about switching to an electric car? Charging time is likely one of the things you’ve been researching. How long does it take to charge an electric car, like the Toyota bZ4X? Charging an EV can take around half an hour for a mostly full charge to over 50 hours, depending on which method you use. Let’s take a look at each charging method, how it’s done, and how long it takes.

How Long Does it Take to Charge an Electric Car Using a Public Station?

Most Belton drivers have full schedules with no extra time for charging an EV. Fortunately, the proliferation of Fast DC public chargers has made charging a relatively quick process. How long does it take to charge an electric car using this method? See below for the estimated times for charging a Toyota bZ4X at public chargers:

Public Electric Car Charging Time by Charger

Level 3: DC Fast Charging

• Less than 50 KW per hour
• Up to 80% charge in 30 minutes for FWD and 60 minutes for AWD

Level 2: 240-Volt Public Charging

• Up to 7.4 KW per hour
• Up to 100% fully charged in about 9.5 hours or 23 miles per hour

How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car at Home?

Just as with public charging, there are two methods for charging an EV at home. The quickest way is Level 2, which involves the purchase and professional installation of a 240V charger. A number of Killeen drivers have found purchasing a home charger to be worth it, considering how much time it saves. Level 1 simply involves plugging your car into a 120V grounded outlet in your garage using the cord that came with your car. This way is comparatively cheap and easy, but it is also by far the slowest. Here are the estimated home charging times for the Toyota bZ4X.

Home Electric Car Charging Time by Charger

Level 2: 240-Volt Public Charging

• Up to 7.4 KW per hour
• Up to 100% fully charged in about 9.5 hours or 23 miles per hour

Level 1: 120-Volt Public Charging

• Less than 2 KW per hour
• Up to 100% in 50 hours or 4 miles per hour

Come See the Toyota bZ4X at Don Ringler Toyota 

Contact us to learn how you can get behind the wheel of the Toyota bZ4X. We’d be happy to help you park this exceptional vehicle in your driveway. If you’d like to learn more, check out our detailed overview of the Toyota bZ4X as well as our post about the benefits of electric cars. We’re just a short drive away from both Killeen and Waco. So, drop by or contact us today!