How to Charge Your EV

 

How to Charge Your EV

Level 1 charger

Level 1

  • Connect to a standard, three-prong, 120-volt outlet
  • The charger is portable and comes with your EV
  • One hour of Level 1 charging provides about two to five miles of range, depending on the vehicle model
Level 2 charger

Level 2

  • Qualifies for the DTE Home EV Charger Installation and Rebate
  • Connect to a four-prong, 240-volt outlet, like the one that powers your clothes dryer
  • Charging can be hardwired, which requires a charging station with a conduit, instead of a plug
  • One hour of Level 2 charging provides up to 30 miles of range, depending on the vehicle model
Level 1 charger

DC Fast Charger (DCFC)

  • An EV must be fast-charging enabled for DCFC
  • A DCFC can charge an EV in 30 minutes or less
  • This is not a home charging option, only available at public locations

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