Electric Car Charger

As technology improves and the idea of protecting the environment becomes popular, more and more people are making the switch from gas-powered cars to electric ones. Some may still be worried that batteries are not enough for a long drive, but they actually have a good performance, and with EV charging stations available in many places, there is no longer a concern.

Electric car chargers

EV chargers are the charging equipment to deliver electricity to the car's battery. An electric charging station taps into the electrical grid t charge an electric vehicle. EV owners can charge at home by installing a charger, or they can do it at a public charging station or a workplace charging station.

How does an electric car charger work?

The charger pulls electric current from the grid and delivers it through a connector or plug to the electric car. And the battery pack stores that electricity to power the car's motor. The charger's connector has to be plugged into the electric car inlet via a charging cable to recharge an EV.

Several types of electric car chargers

Charging a car is mainly done at home. With electric car chargers for home, EV drivers can reduce the cost of charging electric cars in the long run. There are two solutions for home charging. Level 1 charging is to use the charger with the car. These chargers can be plugged with one end into a 120V outlet and the other end plugged directly into the car. Level 2 chargers can be separated from the car. These chargers require a slightly more complicated setup. They are plugged into a 240V outlet which means they are faster than level 1 chargers. A portable electric car charger is an emergency power reserve for EV drivers to reduce their range anxiety. It serves as a portable electricity supply when there's no public charging station nearby. Solar panel electric car chargers offer an economical way to deal with soaring energy prices. The panel converts sunlight into electricity. The more panels are installed, the higher the total power they generate.