There are some things prospective buyers of electric vehicles need to know before they make a purchase, and perhaps the most important concerns charging. If you’re considering an electric Mercedes-Benz, this guide goes over the different types of Mercedes-Benz EV charging.
Level 1 Charging
The most basic type of charging, Level 1 involves using a regular 120-volt outlet, which is the one most of the electrical components in your home are plugged into right now. There’s good news/bad news with this type of charging. The good is that at this very minute, you have the capability to charge a vehicle. The bad, however, is that you’ll probably only get about three to five miles of driving range added per hour.
Level 2 Charging
With Level 2 charging, the power increases substantially. This type of charger utilizes a 240-volt outlet, and it typically adds 10 to 20 miles of driving range per hour. You can get Level 2 charging at your home by having a 240-volt outlet installed. And if your dryer already uses this kind of outlet, you may just need to get an adapter.
Level 3 Charging
The most powerful type of charging, Level 3 uses 400 to 900 volts. These chargers can be found at public stations, and because of their high voltage, they can add power to a battery very fast. It only usually takes about 20 minutes to have 60 to 80 miles of driving range added.
If you have any other questions about charging, feel free to get in touch with Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring. We can also talk to you about the electric vehicles we have in stock.
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