Charging Levels at a Glance
Level 1
Standard Outlet (120V)
1.2–1.9 kW
Voltage120V AC
Amperage12–16A
Range / Hour3–5 miles
ConnectorJ1772 / NACS
Full Charge Time40–80 hrs
Best ForOvernight top-up, PHEVs
Level 2
Home or Public EVSE (240V)
3.3–19.2 kW
Voltage208–240V AC
Amperage16–80A
Range / Hour10–35 miles
ConnectorJ1772 / NACS
Full Charge Time4–12 hrs
Best ForHome charging, workplaces
DC Fast 50 kW
Public DC Fast Charging
50 kW
Voltage200–500V DC
Range / Hour100–180 miles
ConnectorCCS / CHAdeMO / NACS
10→80% Time40–70 min
Best ForOlder DCFC stations, CHAdeMO
DC Fast 150–250 kW
High-Speed DC Fast
150–250 kW
Voltage400–800V DC
Range / Hour300–500 miles
ConnectorCCS / NACS
10→80% Time18–40 min
Best ForRoad trips, highway corridors
Ultra-Fast 250–350 kW+
Ultra-Fast DC Charging
250–350+ kW
Voltage800–1000V DC
Range / Hour500–900 miles
ConnectorCCS / NACS
10→80% Time10–20 min
Best For800V vehicles (IONIQ 6, EV6, Lucid)
Range Added Per Hour of Charging
3–5
miles / hour
Level 1 (120V)
1.2–1.9 kW
10–15
miles / hour
Level 2 (3.3–7.2kW)
Older onboard chargers
20–35
miles / hour
Level 2 (11.5kW)
Most modern EVs
50+
miles / hour
Level 2 (19.2kW)
F-150 Lightning, Silverado EV
100–180
miles / hour
DC Fast (50kW)
Standard DCFC
300–500
miles / hour
DC Fast (150–250kW)
Tesla V3, EA 150kW
500–900
miles / hour
Ultra-Fast (350kW)
IONIQ 6, Lucid Air
EV Connector Types (2026)
| Connector | Full Name | AC (L1/L2) | DC Fast | Region | Common Vehicles | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1772 | SAE J1772 Type 1 | ✓ L1 & L2 | ✗ | North America | All non-Tesla EVs (AC inlet) | Universal AC standard; being replaced by NACS on new models |
| NACS | North American Charging Standard (Tesla connector) | ✓ L1 & L2 | ✓ Up to 350kW | North America | Tesla, Ford (2025+), GM (2025+), Rivian, Honda, Toyota, Subaru | Industry standard; replaces J1772+CCS on new models from 2025 |
| CCS1 | Combined Charging System Type 1 | ✓ (J1772 top) | ✓ Up to 350kW | North America | Hyundai, Kia, BMW, VW, Nissan Ariya, Lucid, most 2022–2024 EVs | Dominant DCFC standard through 2024; transitioning to NACS |
| CCS2 | Combined Charging System Type 2 | ✓ (Type 2 top) | ✓ Up to 350kW | Europe, Australia | All EU EVs, Hyundai/Kia EU, BMW EU | European standard equivalent of CCS1 |
| CHAdeMO | CHArge de MOve | ✗ | ✓ Up to 150kW | Japan / North America | Nissan LEAF (2011–2025), Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | Declining in US; Nissan moving to NACS for 2026+ models |
| GB/T | Guobiao / T Standard | ✓ | ✓ | China | BYD, NIO, all China-market EVs | China national standard; not used in North America |
Major Charging Networks (2026)
⚡ Tesla Supercharger
Max PowerV3: 250kW | V4: 350kW
ConnectorNACS
Tesla Rate~$0.28–0.36/kWh
Non-Tesla Rate~$0.48/kWh
US Locations~3,000 stations
Non-Tesla AccessYes (with adapter)
⚡ Electrify America
Max Power150–350 kW
ConnectorCCS / NACS (new)
Per kWh~$0.43–0.56/kWh
Pass+ Rate~$0.31/kWh + $4/mo
US Locations~900 stations
Highway FocusYes — I-corridors
⚡ ChargePoint
Max PowerL2: 19.2kW | DC: 62–500kW
ConnectorJ1772 / CCS / NACS
Per kWh~$0.25–0.35/kWh (L2)
DC Fast Rate~$0.40–0.55/kWh
US Locations~40,000+ ports
FocusL2 workplace & retail
⚡ EVgo
Max Power100–350 kW
ConnectorCCS / CHAdeMO / NACS
Per kWh~$0.35–0.55/kWh
EVgo+ Rate~$0.27/kWh + $7.99/mo
US Locations~950 stations
FocusUrban, parking garages
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