One of the biggest concerns that car shoppers face when deciding whether or not to purchase an electric vehicle is where they’ll be able to charge the vehicle. Although there are tons of benefits to EVs in comparison to gas-powered vehicles, gas stations are widespread and you know exactly where you need to go if you’re starting to get low. The same might not be true for an electric vehicle, so how and where are you able to charge it? We’ll give you some of the basics on charging your vehicle at home, then dive into some of the specific EV charging station locations you can find to charge your electric Chevy vehicle right here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Electric vehicle charging is broken down into three different levels, with Level 1 being the most basic way to charge your electric vehicle. Level 1 is also, however, the slowest method of charging your EV. Level 1 simply uses a 120-volt AC outlet, the kind that can be found in most American homes. Your vehicle should come standard with a portable charging cord that can be utilized with Level 1 charging, and this is the way you’ll typically charge your vehicle overnight. This basic level of charging is perfectly fine if you’re only driving your electric vehicle for 30-40 miles a day, or if you’ll only be driving it every few days.
There is a step up from here that makes charging at home a little more practical for those EV drivers who need their vehicle more than that, though, and that’s where Level 2 charging comes into play. Rather than your traditional 120-volt outlet, Level 2 utilizes 240-volt AC power. This is a quicker and more efficient way to charge your electric vehicle, but it requires a little more investment if you want to utilize it at home.
Some public charging stations are set up for Level 2 charging, but you can also install a Level 2 charging station at home as long as you can supply a dedicated electrical circuit similar to what’s needed for your clothes dryer. Utilizing Level 2 charging can typically get you up to 80% of your battery power from a fully depleted battery in anywhere from four to 10 hours of charging.
The third, final and ultimate way to charge your vehicle is Level 3, or as it’s more commonly known – DC Public Fast Charging. This is the most popular type of charging utilized in public locations, such as office buildings or shopping malls, because it allows drivers to get the most mileage in the shortest amount of time. Utilizing Level 3 charging can get you around 150 miles in just an hour, which is why it’s ideal for these public locations. The only real drawback is that not all vehicles are capable of utilizing Level 3 charging, so if quick charging is important to you, make sure you’re shopping for a vehicle that is.
Now, to wrap things up, we’ll show you how prevalent charging stations are here in Tulsa by listing a few of the ones you can find around the city.
These are just a few examples of charging stations found in the city. In all, there are close to 400 public EV charging stations throughout the city, so you should feel confident that you can find somewhere to charge.
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