Home charging
Level 1 vs Level 2, install cost, panel upgrades and utility rebates.
Read the guide: Home chargingCharging, explained for first-time owners
Most owners charge at home overnight and rarely think about it. Here’s how it works when you can — and what to do when you can’t.
12%
of public charging visits failed in J.D. Power’s latest quarter (down from 14% a year earlier)
J.D. Power EVX, Aug 12, 2026Three ways to charge
Speeds vary by car — every model page shows its own numbers.
| Type | Where | Adds per hour | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 · 120 V | Where:Any household outlet | Adds per hour:~3–6 miles | Best for:Short daily commutes, plug in every night |
| Level 2 · 240 V | Where:Home, work, public | Adds per hour:~20–75 miles (depends on the car) | Best for:Most owners — full overnight |
| DC fast charging | Where:Highway and public stations | Adds per hour:10–80% in ~16–43 min | Best for:Road trips and quick top-ups |
Ranges across the 84 new EVs we cover. Level 2 is each car’s onboard charger (automaker) ÷ its EPA efficiency, less 10% charging losses; Level 1 is our 120-volt estimate; fast-charging times are automaker figures (55 cars publish one). Every model page shows its own numbers.