Ev charging
Level 1 charger
A Level 1 charger charges an electric vehicle from a standard 120 volt household outlet, using the portable cord that comes with many cars.
The Alternative Fuels Data Center says Level 1 equipment provides charging through a 120 volt AC plug. Most EVs come with a portable Level 1 cordset, so no additional charging equipment is required. One end has a standard NEMA plug and the other is a J1772 connector.
Level 1 is the slowest option. Many drivers still manage with it overnight. A Level 2 charger is the common home upgrade, and it needs a dedicated circuit on 240 volts. Even for a plug-in cord, the outlet and circuit should be sound. See EV charging station installation.
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