Chupitomiculito t1_iu6adr0 wrote
Reply to comment by botfiddler in E.U. plans for only electric new vehicles by 2035 ‘without precedent’ by do_you_even_ship_bro
Don’t regular power outlets barely charge the vehicles, like -a few percentages over night, this wouldn’t be enough for people that need to drive daily
neuracnu t1_iu6cbja wrote
The definition of a "regular" power outlet can vary (how many amps are on the circuit, is it dedicated to car charging or is there other hot stuff on it as well, etc).
Also, a lot depends on the size of the car and the amount of travel you expect to do on a given day. If charging overnight on a 20 amp circuit gives you 50 miles of driving (and your commute is less than 25 miles each way), then the "regular" charger may be all that you need.
Technology Connections made a wonderful, long-form video about this exact thing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyp_X3mwE1w
project23 t1_iu7bi4i wrote
I love Technology Connections. He deep dives into such strange stuff and gives it a good honest go to be precise and informative.
Chupitomiculito t1_iu6d3rb wrote
Seems like a great resource I’ll have to watch today after work. Appreciate the explanation since I’ve just started looking at an EV as my next vehicle so trying to understand practicality.
Dr4kin t1_iu6vtyp wrote
The short version is: charging speed matters less and less if your car is plugged in long enough and when it isn't driven far. If you come home with 100km missing even a slow charger is going to fill up your car in the hours you're at home.
Brosie-Odonnel t1_iu6emey wrote
Generally it’s 4-5 miles per hour plugged into a 110 outlet. It takes a while if you’re in a hurry but plugged in overnight for 8-12 hours is plenty good for most driving.
KirothCH t1_iu6gmoh wrote
don't forget the 220-240 outlets in EU
Brosie-Odonnel t1_iu6of2s wrote
Great point! It’s nice to have a level 2 charger but it’s not completely necessary. There’s usually a charger near most places we visit and it works out just fine not having a faster charger at home.
botfiddler t1_iu6aoir wrote
Depends on the size of the vehicle, and it's not just a small percentage.
jnemesh t1_iu6v29s wrote
Fun fact: Most of Europe uses 220v for "regular" outlets...so it shouldn't be that big of an issue.
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