EV Charging comes in 3 levels. New EV’s often come with a supplied Level 1 EV charger, which is a simple and cheap charging solution that can be plugged into regular electrical outlets and delivers a maximum power rate of 2.4kW to EVs. Level 1 charging will not fully charge an EV overnight. Level 1 and 2 chargers are residential charging options with Level 3 chargers usually found at commercial sites such as gas stations and dedicated EV Charging sites.

Level 2 EV Charges are the most popular form of at-home EV Charging and involve installing a mounted charging system usually in your garage. Installing a level 2 charger is a better long-term solution, delivering faster charging, the ability to program charge times and co-ordinate with a solar system and battery to maximise your savings. A dedicated, wall-mounted Level 2 charging unit usually delivers 7kW from a single-phase connection, or 22kW from a three-phase connection. At home, Level 2 chargers can provide a full charge overnight. These units must be installed by a qualified electrician with experience in the solar industry.

A level 2 EV Charger will charge a small to medium vehicle battery (approx. 40kWh) in about 5.5 hours and a large vehicle battery (approx. 75kWh) in about 10.5 hours. Level 2 chargers come in different Kilowatt Sizes, the size of which greatly impacts the charging times on your vehicle. Take this into consideration when deciding what size level 2 charger to purchase and install.

For example, the Tesla Model 3 is the best selling EV in Australia and features a 50kWh battery. Charging this EV to 100% with a Level 2 3.6kW EV charger takes around 13 hours and 50 minutes. A Level 2 9.6kW charger will take around 5 hours and 10 minutes and a 22kW Level 2 charger will do the job in as little as 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Every families needs are different, speak to us today about what type of Level 2 charger will suit your vehicle and charging style best!