Power Your Vehicle With EV Chargers & Accessories
Thinking about getting an EV (Electric Vehicle)? With the right EV
charger, you can charge your EV pretty much anywhere. Car manufacturers are
expanding their EV offerings and most plan to stop making gasoline-powered cars
sometime in near future. The number of charging station networks has grown
significantly over the past few years and will continue to grow as more and
more Americans switch to electric vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Is the Most Common Type of EV
Charger?
A: Type 2 EV chargers are the most common chargers found at public
charging stations, since almost all EVs and PHEVs can use them, providing they
have the right adapter for car charger sockets. Most slow and fast charge
points have a Type 2 socket. Type 2 is also the most common connector on new
cars.
Q: What Is the Difference Between a Type 1
and Type 2 EV Charger?
A: The difference between a Type 1 and Type 2 EV charger is how
quickly they can charge your car. All EVs come with a cable adaptor that lets
them use a Type 1 charger, which can be just a regular wall outlet. However, a
Type 1 EV charger can take up to 20 hours to charge your EV. A Type 2 EV charger delivers more power to your EV's battery which enables you
to charge your EV anywhere from five to seven times faster than a Type 1
charger can. Most EVs include a separate cable with a J1772 adapter for car
chargers that lets you use Type 2 charging stations. The majority of public
stations use Type 2 chargers, and you can even have a Type 2 EV charger
installed at home by an experienced electrician.
Q: Do You Need an Adapter for Tesla
Charging?
A: Yes, you will need a Tesla charging adapter if you are
connecting to a non-Tesla charging station or EV charger. Since Tesla has its
own proprietary charging connector, non-Tesla owners will also need an adapter
to charge their EV at a Tesla charging station.
