Level 1, 2 or 3? Getting to know the equipment. Charging equipment for electric vehicles is classified by the rate at which the batteries are charged.

Level 1, 2 or 3? Getting to know the equipment. Charging equipment for electric vehicles is classified by the rate at which the batteries are charged.

With EVs, there are currently three ways to power up your batteries — conveniently called Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging (often referred to as “Level 3” or abbreviated as DCFC).

However, unlike Level 1 chargers, Level 2 EV chargers require a 240-volt input. EV users can plug Level 2 chargers into existing outlets for dryers/welders or choose to hardwire new outlets.

In 2021, both GM and Tesla said that they will install 40,000 EV charging stations across the United States, specifically level 2 charging stations. The Type 1 Chargers ...