One of the most popular EV charger-related questions we receive is which is the right EV charger and how much will an EV charge cost if I use that EV charger. With the introduction in 2021, 2022, and 2023 of a large number of all-electric EVs such as the Kia EV6, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Ford Mach-E, the Nissan Ariya, and the Volkswagen ID.4, this has become a hot topic.
When choosing a new EV charger for a new EV or replacement chargers for a broken EV, there are some key considerations. This is especially true for pure electric vehicles such as more recent full electric models that have hit the market such as the Kia Niro EV, Kia EV 6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Kona, Toyota bZ4x, Volvo XC40, and Nissan Ariya, Ford Mach-e and Cadillac Lyriq EV chargers
Charge times and charge costs can vary greatly depending on three main factors: –
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- Power acceptance of the car’s battery. How fast the car can “accept” the charge from the EV charger
- EV charger speed
- Time of day (or night) for charging
Recommended EV Charger | Level 2 Power Settings Charge Times | ||
EV Type | 40 amp, 9.6 kwh charge time | 32 amp, 7.7 kwh charge time | 24 amp, 5.8 kwh charge time |
Cadillac Lyriq | 10:25 | 13:09 | 17:14 |
Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 8:47 | 8:47 | 11:12 |
Hyundai Ioniq 5 67 kWh battery | 6:58 | 8:48 | 11:33 |
Hyundai Ioniq 5 72 kWh battery | 6:02 | 7:37 | 10:00 |
Hyundai Ioniq (plug in hybrid) | 2:41 | 2:41 | 1:32 |
Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 4:14 | 4:14 | 4:49 |
Hyundai Kona (Standard Range) | 5:50 | 5:50 | 7:14 |
Hyundai Kona Long Range | 8:36 | 8:36 | 10:41 |
Kia EV 6 Light | 6:02 | 7:37 | 10:00 |
Kia EV 6 Wind | 7:42 | 9:44 | 12:45 |
Kia EV 6 GT | 7:42 | 9:44 | 12:45 |
Kia Niro | 8:38 | 8:38 | 11:02 |
Kia Optima (Plug-in Hybrid) | 2:58 | 2:58 | 1:41 |
Nissan Ariya Venture+ | 12:05 | 12:05 | 15:00 |
Nissan Ariya Evolve+ | 8:45 | 8:45 | 10:51 |
Nissan Ariya Premier | 8:45 | 8:45 | 10:51 |
Nissan Ariya Platinum | 8:45 | 8:45 | 10:51 |
Nissan Leaf Pure 60 kwh battery | 9:05 | 9:05 | 10:20 |
Nissan Leaf 40 kwh battery | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:53 |
Toyota bZ4x | 10:45 | 10:45 | 12:14 |
Toyota Rav4 Prime Plug in hybrid | 2:44 | 2:44 | 3:07 |
Volkswagen ID. 4 | 8:01 | 10:07 | 13:16 |
Volvo XC40 Recharge (Plug in Hybrid) | 7:05 | 10:15 | 13:26 |
Volvo XC40 Recharge (Pure Electric) | 2:58 | 2:58 | 1:50 |
Charging Costs 0% to 100% full battery | |||
EV Type | Super off peak charge cost | Off Peak charge Cost | Peak Charge Cost |
Product Link | $0.16 cents/kWh | $0.27 cents/kWh | $0.43/kWh |
Cadillac Lyriq | $16 | $27 | $43 |
Chevrolet Bolt EUV | $10 | $18 | $28 |
Hyundai Ioniq 5 67 kWh battery | $11 | $18 | $29 |
Hyundai Ioniq 5 72 kWh battery | $9 | $16 | $25 |
Hyundai Ioniq (plug in hybrid) | $1 | $2 | $4 |
Hyundai Ioniq Electric | $4 | $8 | $12 |
Hyundai Kona (Standard Range) | $7 | $11 | $18 |
Hyundai Kona Long Range | $10 | $17 | $27 |
Kia EV 6 Light | $9 | $16 | $25 |
Kia EV 6 Wind | $12 | $20 | $32 |
Kia EV 6 GT | $12 | $20 | $32 |
Kia Niro | $10 | $17 | $28 |
Kia Optima (Plug-in Hybrid) | $2 | $3 | $4 |
Nissan Ariya Venture+ | $14 | $23 | $37 |
Nissan Ariya Evolve+ | $10 | $17 | $27 |
Nissan Ariya Premier | $10 | $17 | $27 |
Nissan Ariya Platinum | $10 | $17 | $27 |
Nissan Leaf 60 kwh battery | $10 | $16 | $26 |
Nissan Leaf 40 kwh battery | $6 | $11 | $17 |
Toyota bZ4x | $11 | $19 | $31 |
Toyota Rav4 Prime Plug in hybrid | $3 | $5 | $8 |
Volkswagen ID. 4 | $12 | $21 | $33 |
Volvo XC40 Recharge (Plug in Hybrid) | $12 | $21 | $34 |
Volvo XC40 Recharge (Pure Electric) | $2 | $3 | $5 |