Beginner's Guide to EV Charging

EV Charging is probably the most confusing part of EV ownership - and even after owning my long range Model 3 for over a year and a half, and driving 20,000 miles, there are still some things that trip me up with it.

There’s different power levels, different plugs, different looking stations, and all of that is really confusing if you’re coming from a gas vehicle where everything is pretty standard.

So if you are a new owner or looking at switching to an EV, this video should help you out a bit. This isn’t going to be an in-depth technical video either, but if you finish watching this and want some more details about how charging works, let me know and I’ll make that happen.

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0:00 Intro
0:33 What charges a car?
1:09 The Power Levels of Charging
1:39 Level 1 Charging
2:22 Level 2 Charging
3:20 Level 3 (DCFC) Charging
6:33 Charging Plug Types
6:50 J Plug (SAE J1772)
7:19 CCS (Combined Charging System)
7:38 CHAdeMO
7:59 Tesla
8:26 My Thoughts on Charging
9:20 Optiwatt Ad Break
10:07 Outro

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[brucewilson]

For EV’s to have a more successful future, charging stations and methods need to be standardized and simple.

[mnml]

Thanks. Well explained without extra fluff, time wasting, and only the important points

[iToddi]

Thumbs down because you didn't answer the most basic question, which is I drive up to a changer, plug it into my car. Then what? How do I pay? Does it take CC, do I need an app with an account, Do I have to have a phone? (what if it is dead or I forgot it?)

[lurcharoni]

Excellent, simple explanation ... thank you for this!

[realnicksutton]

Not sure if this was mentioned, but another thing to add would be that some public chargers charge per minute and others charge per kWh.

[sadiquabynum]

This was very helpful! Thank you so much for this video.

[terringuyen]

Thank you! Your clip is easy for me to understand, very helpful !!

[nukem]

Great straight forward explanation of all the different chargers and how they work! Hopefully we'll start seeing more level 3 chargers on more routes so travelling in an EV is even easier!

[Poteluz]

Precise information, great content. Thanks!

[williamhirsch]

Thanks a real help in understanding plug types

[antonthompson]

Great video dude lots of useful info; I heard earlier today that Tesla is opening up their charging infrastructure to non-Tesla EV’s!✌️ All chargers should have universal connectors so everyone can charge wherever.✌️

[jasonedwards]

Fantastic video, ev charging was explained in an easy way. I am in the UK and very new to EV vechiles. I just bought a Nissan Leaf and have been researching as many videos as possible. Thanks for your insight. Ps to anyone out there EV's are not as complicated as you intitially think. Think of it in a modern way and as easy as charging your mobile phone. Keep the good work going.

[geobolt]

Great video, very clear concise presentation. Have a Bolt about 3 years and just had the battery replacement. Noticed when public charging I am getting a lot more queries about EV's then ever. This video would be very helpful in explaining about the charging part of owning a ev.

[jackchinook]

Thanks - future EV owner here. I'm currently shoping for what will probably be my last gas/diesel powered car, given I live in a rural area. This was a super helpful overview of some things I'm researching about to determine if I have already purchased my last gas vehicle. Thanks posting this.

[iamYork_]

Thank you... I just picked up the Model 3 a few weeks ago and i live in Manhattan... Ive been charging at Tesla superchargers on the road and when im visiting friends/fam outside of the city using wall plugs... Thanks for the tips...

[PMitchell]

Great video. The other aspect of charging that doesn't often get discussed is the charging network. Who do I need to open accounts with to charge an EV? Are the prices the same at every charger on the network? Is public L2 charging cheaper than DC fast charging?

[andrewritterman]

I live in Cleveland thanks for the info.

[EverydayEV]

Yooo I recognize that ID.4 and home charger ;) haha fantastic video Alex!

[dustyrusty]

I have 2022 Hyundai Tucson hybrid. I use L2 charger at stations to fast charge my car. Question, is there an adapter that can connect to an L3 charger n the other end of the adapter is L2.? And will it speed up the charging time?

[tamilbiker]

how to use chademo dc charger with testla converter. Can you make a video I have Chevrolet menlo and I don't know how to use DC