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What is a Level 2 EV charging station?
A level 2 charger allows you to charge your electric car 5 to 7 times faster for a full-electric car or up to 3 times faster for a plug-in hybrid compared to a level 1 charger. This means you’ll be able to maximize the use of your EV and reduce stops to charge at public charging stations.
What is a Level 1 charging station?
Level 1 Charging Summary: L1 is the slowest type of charging equipment. L1 chargers plug directly into a standard 120 volt (V) AC outlet supplying an average power output of 1.3 kW to 2.4 kW. This power output is equivalent to 3-5 miles of EV range per hour.
Is Level 2 a fast charger?
Level 2 Chargers They charge at a rate of 12 – 80 miles an hour, filling most EVs from empty within 4.5 hours. Level 2 chargers do the job fast enough to be viable for most uses, all while being affordable and only requiring infrastructure already found in most places.
Can I plug my electric car into my dryer outlet?
If you plug in the dryer outlet splitter and put the dryer on the primary outlet, it gets power whenever you need it and pauses EV charging. Once the load of laundry is done, it will switch over and let the car charge.
Do you need a level 2 charger at home?
If your vehicle is a plug-in hybrid with limited electric range, or you don’t drive much, this is likely all you will need. Otherwise, you will want a Level 2 charging station.
Can non Tesla cars use superchargers?
How would non-Tesla owners use the Superchargers? Tesla uses a “proprietary connector” meaning a charging cord that’s only compatible with their cars. Non-Tesla EV owners would need an adapter to use the Supercharger.
Can you own an electric car without a home charger?
Not having a garage on your property doesn’t mean you can’t home-charge an EV, as long as you have electric service and a dedicated area in which to park. Unfortunately, charging an electric car outdoors requires more than just an external electric outlet.
What is the power of the clippercreek HCS series?
The HCS series from ClipperCreek ranges in power from 24 Amp to 48 Amp. Click here to read the HCS Series brochure from ClipperCreek.
Where can I find additional information about the clippercreek charging stations?
Please view the ClipperCreek Installation and User Manuals or contact us at [email protected] if you need additional information about any of our products. Our LCS Level 2 charging stations include plug and hardwired versions of the LCS-15, LCS-20, LCS-25 and LCS-30. Click here to see the LCS Series Product Brochure.
What is the clippercreek cable cradle?
Cable Cradle – The ClipperCreek Cable Cradle mounts to a wall near your electric vehicle charging station or connector holster to easily manage the cable, keeping it off the ground and wall when not in use (charging station and connector holster sold separately). $19
Why choose the wall mount retractor from clippercreek?
The Wall Mount Retractor from ClipperCreek is the ideal solution for sites that need cable management, keeping charging cables off the ground and vehicle connectors protected. Receive a federal tax credit of 30% of the cost of purchasing and installing an EV charging station.