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How fast is a "fast charger"? Is it comparable to the ~2 minutes it takes me to fill a gas tank?
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Won't be that quick (and from personal experience, it'll probably take reg fill-up about 10 min with CC stuff and a cranky hose). C&D link below has more info.
There are 3 levels.
https://www.caranddriver.com/shoppin...charging-time/
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Recharging an EV battery with a 120-volt source—these are categorized as Level 1 according to SAE J1772, a standard that engineers use to design EVs—is measured in days, not hours
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If you own or plan to own an EV you'll be wise to consider having a 240-volt Level 2 charging solution installed in your home. A typical Level 2 connection is 240 volts and 40 to 50 amps.
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For the absolute fastest charging possible, you'll want to plug into a Level 3 connection, colloquially known as a DC fast charger. These are the EV equivalent of filling that barrel with a fire hose.
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So, the guestimate is ...
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manufacturers often claim that fast-charging will get your EV's battery to "80 percent charge in 30 minutes."
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