Charging an Electric Vehicle: Options in Kingston 

• Level 1 Charging: Domestic 110V/120V Outlet
  • Your new EV will come with a Level 1 charger. Most drivers keep this in the vehicle as a backup, rather than using it as a sole charging method. Level 1 chargers provide an estimated six and a half kilometres of range per charging hour.
• Installed Brand-Approved Level 2 Domestic Charging
  • Level 2 (240V+) chargers must be professionally installed and can charge your EV much faster than Level 1 chargers. Level 2 chargers provide about 39 miles of range per charging hour.
• Level 2 Public Charging
  • Level 2 public charging stations are more and more common around Prince Edward County and Ottawa, and they provide similar charging speeds to Level 2 home chargers. You can often find them at major retailers, as well as at universities, hotels, and parking garages.
• Level 3 Rapid Charging
  • Some public chargers offer 150 kW rapid charging, and these can power up your EV faster than any other charging method. However, they're usually only available along major highways and freeways and cannot be installed at home. Level 3 chargers provide up to 97 to 160 kilometres of range per twenty minutes of charging.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Car Charging Time

Do you drive a plug-in hybrid? If so, your charging times could be significantly shorter. Typically, these vehicles take between 1 to 4 hours to fully charge. Why is this? Plug-in hybrid vehicles don't rely solely on electricity; they use a combination of electric power and gasoline. Often, they operate on electric power for short distances or at lower speeds before switching to gasoline.

Typical Public Electric Car Charging Time

So, how long is a fully electric car charging time? Most home chargers provide 3.7 kW or 7 kW charging. In contrast, public stations offer more powerful options: 22 kW charging, 43-50 kW rapid charging, and 150 kW rapid charging. Depending on your vehicle, this means you could achieve a full charge (0-100%) in about an hour with rapid charging. Alternatively, it might take 4, 6, or even 11 hours to fully charge your vehicle, depending on the charging method and your car's battery capacity.

Find Your Electric Vehicle Near Ottawa

How long does it take to charge an electric car? Now you know. Are you ready to browse our EV inventory? Do you have any questions about charging an electric vehicle? Call 613-548-8600 or contact us online today to set up your test drive and get your questions answered. We look forward to pairing you with the ideal electric model for your lifestyle, such as a Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or a Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan. If you want to put your current vehicle toward the down payment on your new EV, use our trade-in valuation calculator.