I’m looking at EVs or PHEVs and was wondering what I need at home. I know I can charge with a standard 110 outlet, but what about a 220? Would I be able to charge directly from it or do I have to get a charger installed?

Thank you

  • Ok-Flounder3002@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Depends on your daily mileage. 110v is probably only adding 3 mph and it can be worse in the cold. If you have a PHEV thats nbd. If you have a BEV that can be a problem if you’re driving more than say 30 miles a day

    • hiker1628@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I get 4 miles range per hour on my 2012 Prius phev. Are you not home 10 hours a day? Even if not, if you start the week with a full charge and go a few miles a day in deficit, you can top off on the weekend.

      • Ok-Flounder3002@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Many people can live on 120 only but its real nice to have 240 capability when you have a day where you drive more so you can actually catch up again. Like I could be fine on 120 most days, but some days I need that 240 to catch up when I drive over 100 miles in a day