The Different Types of EV Chargers and How They Work

Electric vehicles are a worldwide phenomenon right now. This is because they have low running costs as they are far easier to maintain. People usually love them due to their environmentally friendly properties as they use little to no fossil fuels.

These vehicles are incredibly efficient and safe. This is why they are seemingly taking over Australia and the rest of the world right now. Are you considering buying an electric vehicle?

If so, continue reading to learn about the different types of EV chargers, charging levels, and how they work.

The Difference Between Charging Levels and Charging Types

What many people don’t realise is that the difference between charging levels and charging types is huge. Let’s take a look.

• Charging Levels- The charging level is the power you can charge your electrical vehicle at. This is grouped into a few key bands (level 1, 2, and 3).

• Charging Types- The connector type that plugs into the electric car.

What Are the Different Levels of EV Charging?

As suggested above, it is helpful to learn about the different levels of EV charging. Let’s take a look:

• Level 1 Charging- Level 1 charging occurs when you plug the cable that came with your electric car into a household outlet. This is one of the slowest ways to charge your electric car as it only delivers roughly 10km to 20km per hour.

• Level 2 Charging- Level 2 charging occurs when a charging station placed on a pole, wall, or on the ground, is used to charge our EV. These chargers are often found at commercial and residential locations due to the charging speed and price point.

• Level 3 Charging- Level 3 charging is most commonly known as fast charging. It delivers far more power at a faster speed which can make them ideal for places such as service stations. Some level stations can charge electric cars in around 10-15 minutes.

What Are the Different Charging Types?

If you’re considering purchasing an electric car, you need to know about the different charging types. The different types are:

• Type 1- Type 1 plugs are most commonly used by Mitsubishi vehicles and those manufactured before 2018. This is also the standard plugin in Japan and America. The plug has a five-pin design.

• Type 2- Type 2 plugs are currently used by all other EV manufacturers in Australia. It has a seven-pin design and is also the standard charger in both Australia and Europe.

• CHAdeMO- CHAdeMO, short for Charge de Move, is French for move using charge and issued for car brands such as Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Toyota.

• CCS Combo- This plug allows the AC and DC chargers to use the exact same plug.

• Tesla Supercharger- Tesla Superchargers use the exact same design as the type 2 plugs. However, they deliver far more power and will only charge Tesla vehicles.

The Bottom Line

Hopefully, you gathered enough information in this blog post to make up your mind if you’re considering buying an electric charger. However, don’t forget to call an electrician to install your EV chargers.

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