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Originally Posted by pspeid
I don't know much about EV but I'm definitely interested to learn more about what one might expect from daily use. For example; what kinds of charging times can people expect? Am I correct to assume having a 240v charging station is the best way to go? Do EV charging cords plug into a standard 240 outlet?
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My car, Model 3 came with a 110v charger. There are adapters you buy for almost any outlet(campground, dryer, welding etc) and Tesla will automatically adjust itself to the power provided. In super cold weather 110v will waste time heating up the battery.
110v provides about 8k per hour so overnight about 100km. If you drive less than 100km a day you will have a full batter every morning.
240v provides 32 to 60k per hour depending. Over night charging will get you to full even on empty.
Tesla Superchargers are now spaced out across Canada and the USA such that for long trips you charge 15 to 45 minutes to get you to the next supercharger. Road trips are easy, enter your destination and the onscreen nav shows where and when to charge. Usually food and shopping is near by.