Car charging station for 120v 30 amp

What are the different types of EV chargers?

There are two basic types of EV chargers: 120-volt “Level 1” chargers and 240-volt “Level 2” quick chargers. Electric vehicles usually ship with a Level 1 charger, but having a Level 2 charger at home delivers faster performance.

What is a Level 1 portable car charger?

A Level 1 portable charger is a 120V slow and steady plug in charger that uses a standard household outlet connect ability, 12-16 amp output and SAE J1772 electricity connection type. Suitable for overnight portable car charging at home, it is the best portable car charger for EV owners.

How fast do electric car chargers charge?

Depending on the electric car, charging speeds vary with different charger types. At Level 1, the speed is 3–5 mph, while Level-2 portable devices can charge at 20–40 mph. For portable devices, we do not consider hardwired chargers up to 80 amps.

What is a portable EV charger?

A portable EV charger is a small, lightweight, simple-to-use charger for electric vehicles that permits users to charge vehicles anywhere, at any time, and anyplace by a 15 or 30-amp electrical outlet, ideal for home, office, or wherever you subscribe. The following are some commonly used types of portable EV chargers.

Which EV charging station is best?

Universal compatibility: Works with all J1772 complying cars and also Tesla vehicles using Tesla’s charging adapter. Award winning: Rated as The Wirecutter’s “Best EV Charging Station” of 2017. A name you can trust: Siemens has been a technology leader for over 170 years.

Which EV charger should I buy?

Some EV chargers give you the option of plug-in or hardwire, like our top pick. Universal mount chargers are compatible with just about any modern electric vehicle, except for Tesla’s. If you want to use a Tesla charger, a Lectron J1772 adapter is required purchased separately to fit their proprietary charging port.