{"id":44463,"date":"2022-07-28T12:13:30","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T12:13:30","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=44463"},"modified":"2022-08-18T03:06:55","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T03:06:55","slug":"a-complete-guide-on-electric-vehicle-battery-charging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/a-complete-guide-on-electric-vehicle-battery-charging\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Vehicle?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>It&#8217;s not the same as filling up the gas tank when you recharge an electric vehicle. That said, refueling takes barely any time to get you back on the road, whereas charging an electric vehicle battery does take a while. Depending on how far you usually drive, that might be a problem. There are always a lot of questions about how long it takes to charge your electric car. This article discusses charging your EV.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a 7kW charging station, it takes an average electric car (60kWh battery) just under 8 hours to go from empty to full. Instead of letting their batteries recharge from empty to full, most drivers choose to top it off. With a 50kW rapid charger, you can extend the range of many electric vehicles by up to 100 miles in around 35 minutes. Of course, it takes longer to charge your automobile from empty to complete; the larger the battery, the slower the charging point.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38801 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EV-Cars-Insurance.png\" alt=\"EV Cars Insurance\" width=\"794\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EV-Cars-Insurance.png 794w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EV-Cars-Insurance-300x111.png 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EV-Cars-Insurance-768x284.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/a-complete-guide-on-electric-vehicle-battery-charging\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_charge_an_electric_car\" >How long does it take to charge an electric car? \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/a-complete-guide-on-electric-vehicle-battery-charging\/#What_to_know_about_rapid_charging\" >What to know about rapid charging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/a-complete-guide-on-electric-vehicle-battery-charging\/#What_is_top-up_charging\" >What is top-up charging?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/a-complete-guide-on-electric-vehicle-battery-charging\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_fully_charge_an_electric_vehicle\" >How long does it take to fully charge an electric vehicle?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/a-complete-guide-on-electric-vehicle-battery-charging\/#_How_much_range_will_you_get_per_hour_of_charging\" >\u00a0How much range will you get per hour of charging?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/a-complete-guide-on-electric-vehicle-battery-charging\/#What_other_factors_affect_the_charging_speed\" >What other factors affect the\u00a0charging speed?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/a-complete-guide-on-electric-vehicle-battery-charging\/#Battery_size\" >Battery size:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/a-complete-guide-on-electric-vehicle-battery-charging\/#Battery_level_empty_vs_full\" >Battery level (empty vs. full):\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/a-complete-guide-on-electric-vehicle-battery-charging\/#The_maximum_rate_of_vehicle_charging\" >The maximum rate of vehicle charging:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/a-complete-guide-on-electric-vehicle-battery-charging\/#Max_charging_rate_of_charge_point\" >Max charging rate of charge point: \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/a-complete-guide-on-electric-vehicle-battery-charging\/#Environmental_factors\" >Environmental factors: \u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_charge_an_electric_car\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How long does it take to charge an electric car? <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Electric vehicle charging depends on various factors, including the weather, capacity of the charger, and battery. <span data-contrast=\"auto\">The quickest way to charge an electric vehicle is using a rapid charger, which can give it a range of 60 to 200 miles in 20 to 30 minutes. 3.7kW or 7kW is the average power rating for home charging outlets (22kW charge points require three-phase power, which is very rare and expensive to install). All electric vehicles can charge at a maximum charge rate that they can accept at compatible charge points with a greater maximum charge rate than they can handle.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_know_about_rapid_charging\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What to know about rapid charging<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rapid charging appears simple and practical, but there is a catch to that speed. Even the fastest charging time can drop dramatically when the battery is less than 20 percent charged or more than 80 percent charged. By doing this, the battery is prevented from overcharging and is kept in top shape. Many manufacturers gauge charging times by how long DCFCs can get your battery charge to 80%. Rapid charging is also becoming more accessible due to programs like the EV Charging Network, a partnership of six enormous electric utility companies that intend to construct DCFCs throughout 17 states. In addition, Volkswagen is considering &#8220;filling up&#8221; batteries using mobile charging robots rather than spending money on new charging infrastructure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_top-up_charging\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is top-up charging?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The battery operates most effectively between 20 and 80 percent of its capacity. However, many manufacturers advise against topping off batteries in hot weather because both the act of charging and extreme heat can have a negative impact on your electric car&#8217;s internal resistance and thermal management systems. Over time, that could harm how smoothly your vehicle runs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_fully_charge_an_electric_vehicle\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How long does it take to fully charge an electric vehicle?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An electric vehicle&#8217;s charging time varies depending on the car&#8217;s make and model and the power source it is connected to. Here is a list of vehicles and their charging time.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1696\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Model <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chevrolet Bolt EV<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7 hours<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nissan Leaf<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8 hours<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tesla Model S (Long Range)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Up to 12 hours using Tesla Wall Connector<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tesla Model 3 (Long Range)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Up to 8 hours using Tesla Wall Connector<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Porsche Taycan<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8 hours<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mini SE Hardtop<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Up to 5 hours<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audi E-Tron<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10.5 hours<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Polestar 2<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8 hours<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BMW i4<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">under 10 hours<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_How_much_range_will_you_get_per_hour_of_charging\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How much range will you get per hour of charging?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Knowing how many miles of range you are getting while your vehicle is charging is helpful for electric vehicle drivers so they can be sure they can reach their next location. The range your automobile can travel in an hour depends on its efficiency. The most effective small full battery electric vehicles, like the Renault Zoe, can travel 30 miles on a single charge while using 7kW of power. The largest fully electric cars (like the Audi e-Tron Quattro) are heavier and range about 20 miles per hour at 7 kW. (Plug-in hybrids often perform less efficiently than fully electric cars.) External conditions like temperature have an impact on how efficient an automobile is as well. As a result, electric vehicles have a slightly higher range per hour in the summer than in the winter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_other_factors_affect_the_charging_speed\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What other factors affect the\u00a0charging speed?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The time it takes to charge an electric car is primarily dependent on five things.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_size\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Battery size:\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The larger the battery capacity (measured in kWh) of your car, the longer it will take to charge <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_level_empty_vs_full\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Battery level (empty vs. full):\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It will take longer to charge your battery if you start from scratch than if you fill up your battery from 50%. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_maximum_rate_of_vehicle_charging\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The maximum rate of vehicle charging:\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A vehicle&#8217;s battery can only be charged at the highest charging rate that it will tolerate. So, for instance, if your vehicle&#8217;s maximum charge rate is 7 kW, utilizing a 22 kW Charge Point won&#8217;t result in a faster charge. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Max_charging_rate_of_charge_point\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Max charging rate of charge point: <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The maximum charging rate of the ChargePoint you are using will also limit how long it takes to charge. For instance, even though your vehicle has a charging capacity of 11 kW, a 7 kW ChargePoint will only let it charge at 7 kW. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_factors\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Environmental factors: <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It could take a little longer to charge in a cooler environment, especially when using a quick charger. However, colder temperatures also mean vehicles are less efficient, so fewer miles are added per time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manufacturers will undoubtedly decide on a single metric for measuring charge times. But for now, be aware that no matter how or where you do it, charging an electric vehicle&#8217;s battery still takes a lot longer than filling up a gasoline-powered vehicle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EV-insurance.png\" alt=\"EV insurance\" width=\"794\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EV-insurance.png 794w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EV-insurance-300x111.png 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EV-insurance-768x284.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Here&#8217;s more info on <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\"><i>top-rated airport parking<\/i><\/a><i>,\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/cities\"><i>the best parking spots in your city<\/i><\/a><i>, affordable\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\"><i>auto insurance<\/i><\/a><i>, easy\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\"><i>auto refinance<\/i><\/a><i>, and\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\"><i>high-quality car washes near you<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s not the same as filling up the gas tank when you recharge an electric vehicle. That said, refueling takes barely any time to get you back on the road, whereas charging an electric vehicle battery does take a while. Depending on how far you usually drive, that might be a problem. 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