EV charging expert gives a detailed explanation of how long it actually takes to charge an electric car

An EV charging expert has given a detailed explanation of how long the charging process actually takes.

It is one of the biggest myths surrounding electric ownership.

But now, someone in the know has broken it down for us.

The truth might well surprise you.

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Why EV skeptics are still critical of electric cars

The concept of EV ownership is still a relatively new thing for most people.

Up until a few years ago, the idea of owning an electric car hardly existed at all.

It shows just how rapidly the car industry has changed.

Of course, the growth of the industry has led to clashes of opinion.

Those who believe in ICE-powered cars are often still suspicious.

They point to issues such as safety with the batteries, as well as the practicality of charging infrastructure.

But arguably the biggest point of contention has been charging times.

Critics of electric vehicles claim that they don’t want to wait around for hours just to be able to get from A to B.

And honestly – who does want that?

Expert debunks myths around charging times

But an interesting article was published a couple of days ago.

The Inside EVs website is dedicated to all things – you guessed it – EVs.

One of their experts, Tom Moloughney, has released an insightful video.

Moloughney is the host of the State of Charge YouTube channel.

And Moloughney has dispelled the myths surrounding EV charging times.

“One of the questions I seem to always get is, ‘Tom, how long does it really take to charge an electric vehicle?’,” he says in the intro.

“Now, the quick down and dirty answer might be, if you can charge at home, it’ll be fully charged by the morning as long as you can charge from a 240-volt Level 2 charging source, which most people can install in their homes.” 

Moloughney notes that, if you’re on the road, charging up to 80 percent from a low state of charge can take around half an hour.

“And for most people, that quick answer is enough,” the expert notes.

Tom’s video goes into a lot of detail about the different levels of charging.

It is the perfect guide if you are a beginner trying to navigate the world of EV charging.

But if you just want the bare bones, then remember this:

Get a home charger if you can (or have nearby access to one at work or near your home).

Know what kind of DC fast-chargers work best with your particular car.

It is important to remember that this technology evolves and gets better year-on-year.

So the process is nowhere near as scary or difficult as it might seem.