Vega said:
@Marsden
You’re not going to get a 45-minute charge with 220V. But with a 30A circuit, you’ll be able to charge overnight, which is all you really need.
Ah, I see now. I got that wrong, thanks for the clarification!
@Marsden
No problem. A 30A circuit will get you about 72 kWh in 10 hours. It takes about 18 hours to fully charge at 240V, but you’ll be good for regular overnight charges.
@Isle
So, if it’s not recommended to charge all the way to 100%, does that mean the 320-mile range is more like 250 miles?
Marsden said:
@Isle
So, if it’s not recommended to charge all the way to 100%, does that mean the 320-mile range is more like 250 miles?
Yeah, pretty much. The 320-mile range is if you charge it all the way to 100%. But most people don’t do that. It’s better for battery life to charge regularly to 80% or so. So, for daily use, 250 miles is about right. And don’t worry too much about the 100% charge unless you’re planning a long trip.
@Isle
Thanks for all the info!
Marsden said:
@Isle
So, if it’s not recommended to charge all the way to 100%, does that mean the 320-mile range is more like 250 miles?
In reality, you’ll get about 250 miles on a full charge at highway speeds. Plan for around 200 miles per day for normal driving or 250 miles on days when you charge overnight to 100%. If you need more daily range or regularly tow, you might want to consider a gas truck instead.
You might just be fine with level 1 charging. This tool can help you figure it out. It’ll show you exactly how long it takes to charge based on your specific model and usage.
I only use level 1 and it works fine for me. I work from home, and if needed, I’ll stop at a fast charger, but it’s rare.
I charge from 8 PM to 8 AM, and I get about 23 miles. My house needs a panel upgrade for level 2, but my job is only 10 minutes from home, so I’ve never needed anything more than 120V.