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Can I plug my electric car into a regular outlet?
I’m looking into buying an electric car, and I heard that you can charge your car at home. How does that work? Do I just plug it into the wall like a toaster?
Andrew Koole · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re not alone—a lot of people are looking into switching to an electric vehicle right now. Technically, you can
charge an electric car
straight into a regular outlet, but there are better options.
Regular home outlets offer up to 120 volts of electricity. Electric cars come with Level 1 chargers that you can connect to these regular outlets, but these take a long time to get your EV juiced up and ready for the road.
Most current models can also be charged with Level 2 chargers. These require the type of 240-volt outlets used by large appliances like stoves and dryers. These speed up the charging process considerably, ensuring that your car is ready to go by the morning.
Level 3 chargers also require 240-volt outlets. They can charge some EVs completely in less than an hour. But not every model is compatible with Level 3 chargers, so make sure to check before plugging your car into one of them.
If you decide to buy an electric car, make sure to look for car insurance
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