Electric Vehicle Charging Basics
This page will address all of your electric vehicle-related inquiries, whether you own one or are just curious. We’ll go through everything from the fundamentals — what is an electric vehicle? — to the finer points that affect charging speeds.
What is Battery Electric Vehicle
Your EV Is different form Filling Up Your Car
Process
Charging your EV is a lot like… charging your phone. Yes! Just like how people have different habits for charging their phones, EV owners have different habits for charging their vehicles. Some people charge their phones at night while they sleep. Some charge at work at their desk. And others take advantage of chargers everywhere – in their car, at home, at the airport — wherever they can. So, the good news is that there are several options for how to charge your EV, just like there are for charging your phone.
Time
EVs are better for the environment
Price
How Long Does It Take to Charge Your Electric Vehicle?
Most non-electric vehicle owners think charging takes forever. However, electricity is everywhere, and some owners will do the bulk of their charging at home or at work, where their car is able to “fill up” while sitting all day or all night. Also, most non-EV owners are not aware of DC fast charging — where drivers can now typically charge in 15-45 minutes. And when you find an GHE-EV charger that aligns with your shopping mall or highway restaurants, it only takes a minute or two for you to plug in and tap on the app to start your session, and then the car and the charger do the work while you go for those 15-45 minutes!