Level 1 vs Level 2 charging
As of October 5, 2026, a standard 120 volt outlet (Level 1, 1.4 kW) takes 31 to 170 hours to fully charge the 38 vehicle families we track. A 7.7 kW Level 2 charger takes 6.3 to 32.0 hours.
Hours to a full charge, by vehicle
- Regular outlet, Level 1 (1.4 kW)
- 50.6 to 67.9 hours
- Level 2, 7.7 kW (32 A)
- 9.5 to 12.7 hours
- Level 2, 9.6 kW (40 A)
- 7.6 to 12.7 hours
- Level 2, 11.5 kW (48 A)
- 6.3 to 12.7 hours
- Range added in 10 hours, Level 1
- 44 to 59 miles
- Range added in 10 hours, 7.7 kW
- 225 to 316 miles
- Car's top charging speed
- 7.7 kW to 11.5 kW
All 38 vehicles at every charger size
| Vehicle | Car's top charging speed | Regular outlet, 1.4 kW (12 A, 120 V) | Level 2, 7.7 kW (32 A, 240 V) | Level 2, 9.6 kW (40 A, 240 V) | Level 2, 11.5 kW (48 A, 240 V) | Range added in 10 h, Level 1 | Range added in 10 h, 7.7 kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 7.7 kW to 11.5 kW | 50.6 to 67.9 h | 9.5 to 12.7 h | 7.6 to 12.7 h | 6.3 to 12.7 h | 44 to 59 | 225 to 316 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 7.7 kW to 11.5 kW | 48.1 to 66.0 h | 9.0 to 12.4 h | 7.2 to 12.3 h | 6.0 to 12.3 h | 47 to 59 | 224 to 316 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 11.5 kW | 95.1 to 100.8 h | 17.8 to 18.9 h | 14.3 to 15.1 h | 11.9 to 12.6 h | 33 to 35 | 177 to 188 |
| Tesla Model X | 11.5 kW | 77.6 to 78.8 h | 14.6 to 14.8 h | 11.6 to 11.8 h | 9.7 to 9.9 h | 38 to 45 | 201 to 238 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 11.0 kW to 19.2 kW | 68.8 to 75.0 h | 12.9 to 14.1 h | 10.3 to 11.3 h | 8.6 to 9.8 h | 41 to 46 | 218 to 247 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 11.5 kW | 68.3 to 83.5 h | 12.8 to 15.7 h | 10.2 to 12.5 h | 8.5 to 10.5 h | 36 to 45 | 194 to 238 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | 11.0 kW to 19.0 kW | 98.4 to 170.4 h | 18.5 to 32.0 h | 14.8 to 25.6 h | 12.3 to 22.3 h | 27 to 30 | 144 to 160 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 11.5 kW | 50.4 to 51.3 h | 9.5 to 9.6 h | 7.6 to 7.7 h | 6.3 to 6.4 h | 49 to 51 | 247 to 263 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | 11.5 kW to 19.2 kW | 81.0 to 84.2 h | 15.2 to 15.8 h | 12.1 to 12.6 h | 10.1 to 10.5 h | 34 to 40 | 181 to 213 |
| Cadillac Optiq | 11.5 kW to 19.2 kW | 70.6 to 71.6 h | 13.2 to 13.4 h | 10.6 to 10.7 h | 8.8 to 9.0 h | 35 to 45 | 187 to 239 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 11.0 kW | 56.0 to 72.7 h | 10.5 to 13.6 h | 8.4 to 10.9 h | 7.3 to 9.5 h | 36 to 47 | 191 to 251 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 11.3 kW | 82.3 to 106.5 h | 15.4 to 20.0 h | 12.3 to 16.0 h | 10.5 to 13.6 h | 28 to 31 | 151 to 164 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 10.9 kW | 47.4 to 66.3 h | 8.9 to 12.4 h | 7.1 to 9.9 h | 6.3 to 8.8 h | 30 to 50 | 144 to 265 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 10.9 kW | 41.7 to 61.9 h | 7.8 to 11.6 h | 6.3 to 9.3 h | 5.5 to 8.2 h | 44 to 60 | 182 to 320 |
| Kia EV6 | 10.9 kW | 46.7 to 65.8 h | 8.8 to 12.3 h | 7.0 to 9.9 h | 6.2 to 8.7 h | 35 to 50 | 164 to 265 |
| Kia EV9 | 10.9 kW | 60.7 to 80.5 h | 11.4 to 15.1 h | 9.1 to 12.1 h | 8.0 to 10.6 h | 33 to 38 | 179 to 202 |
| Honda Prologue | 11.5 kW | 69.0 to 69.8 h | 12.9 to 13.1 h | 10.3 to 10.5 h | 8.6 to 8.7 h | 39 to 44 | 209 to 236 |
| Acura ZDX | 11.5 kW | 81.4 to 84.6 h | 15.3 to 15.9 h | 12.2 to 12.7 h | 10.2 to 10.6 h | 33 to 39 | 179 to 208 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 11.0 kW | 45.1 to 60.2 h | 8.5 to 11.3 h | 6.8 to 9.0 h | 5.9 to 7.9 h | 44 to 48 | 197 to 258 |
| Rivian R1S | 11.5 kW | 74.8 to 115.3 h | 14.0 to 21.6 h | 11.2 to 17.3 h | 9.4 to 14.4 h | 27 to 36 | 143 to 195 |
| Rivian R1T | 11.5 kW | 74.8 to 115.3 h | 14.0 to 21.6 h | 11.2 to 17.3 h | 9.4 to 14.4 h | 27 to 37 | 143 to 198 |
| BMW i4 | 11.0 kW | 53.6 to 66.9 h | 10.1 to 12.6 h | 8.0 to 10.0 h | 7.0 to 8.8 h | 34 to 51 | 182 to 275 |
| BMW iX | 11.0 kW | 58.7 to 89.2 h | 11.0 to 16.7 h | 8.8 to 13.4 h | 7.7 to 11.7 h | 32 to 50 | 171 to 269 |
| Toyota bZ | 11.0 kW | 42.4 to 56.6 h | 7.9 to 10.6 h | 6.4 to 8.5 h | 5.5 to 7.4 h | 47 to 56 | 199 to 301 |
| Nissan Ariya | 7.2 kW | 49.9 to 69.4 h | 10.0 to 13.9 h | 10.0 to 13.9 h | 10.0 to 13.9 h | 37 to 44 | 185 to 220 |
| Nissan Leaf | 6.6 kW to 7.2 kW | 31.5 to 60.0 h | 6.3 to 13.1 h | 6.3 to 13.1 h | 6.3 to 13.1 h | 44 to 52 | 138 to 259 |
| Subaru Solterra | 6.6 kW to 11.0 kW | 50.4 to 55.9 h | 9.5 to 12.2 h | 7.6 to 12.2 h | 6.6 to 12.2 h | 44 to 52 | 200 to 275 |
| Lexus RZ | 7.0 kW to 11.0 kW | 47.4 to 56.2 h | 8.9 to 11.6 h | 7.1 to 11.6 h | 6.2 to 11.6 h | 40 to 54 | 189 to 289 |
| Cadillac Vistiq | 11.5 kW to 19.2 kW | 81.9 to 83.3 h | 15.4 to 15.6 h | 12.3 to 12.5 h | 10.2 to 10.4 h | 37 | 195 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | 11.0 kW | 84.4 to 86.4 h | 15.8 to 16.2 h | 12.7 to 13.0 h | 11.1 to 11.3 h | 36 to 39 | 192 to 207 |
| Kia Niro EV | 11.0 kW | 51.0 to 52.7 h | 9.6 to 9.9 h | 7.6 to 7.9 h | 6.7 to 6.9 h | 48 to 50 | 245 to 262 |
| Lucid Air | 19.2 kW | 67.4 to 95.3 h | 12.6 to 17.9 h | 10.1 to 14.3 h | 8.4 to 11.9 h | 45 to 62 | 239 to 332 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | 9.6 kW | 54.9 to 55.8 h | 10.3 to 10.5 h | 8.2 to 8.4 h | 8.2 to 8.4 h | 37 to 46 | 198 to 244 |
| Volvo EX30 | 11.0 kW | 52.8 to 54.6 h | 9.9 to 10.2 h | 7.9 to 8.2 h | 6.9 to 7.1 h | 38 to 49 | 201 to 263 |
| Volvo EX90 | 11.0 kW | 69.7 to 87.5 h | 13.1 to 16.4 h | 10.4 to 13.1 h | 9.1 to 11.5 h | 34 to 42 | 183 to 223 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | 9.6 kW | 83.0 to 94.3 h | 15.6 to 17.7 h | 12.4 to 14.1 h | 12.4 to 14.1 h | 33 to 42 | 175 to 226 |
| Mercedes-Benz G 580 | 9.6 kW | 89.7 h | 16.8 h | 13.4 h | 13.4 h | 27 | 142 |
| Toyota bZ4X | 6.6 kW to 7.6 kW | 49.4 to 50.9 h | 9.4 to 11.1 h | 9.4 to 11.1 h | 9.4 to 11.1 h | 44 to 51 | 200 to 259 |
Hours are the EPA's measured energy from the wall for a full charge, divided by the power the car accepts: the smaller of the supply and its manufacturer published onboard limit. Each range runs from the quickest configuration in the family to the slowest, and the same wall energy is assumed at every power level. Miles in 10 hours multiply the delivered energy by the EPA range per wall kWh, and stop at a full charge. Level 1 is a 15 A household circuit, which the 125 percent continuous load rule of NEC 210.20(A) limits to a 12 A draw.
What overnight means at each level
In 10 hours, Level 1 adds 27 to 62 miles of range across these families, and a 7.7 kW Level 2 charger adds 138 to 332. 2 of the 38 families complete a full charge from empty within 10 hours at 7.7 kW in every configuration we track. If your car is parked longer than its Level 1 hours for the miles you drive each day, a Level 1 outlet covers that driving; if it is not, the Level 2 columns show what each step adds.
What each level needs and costs
| Charging level | Power drawn | Breaker size | Copper wire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1, 12 A | 12 A at 120 V, 1.4 kW | 15 A | 14 AWG |
| Level 2, 32 A | 32 A at 240 V, 7.7 kW | 40 A | 8 AWG |
| Level 2, 40 A | 40 A at 240 V, 9.6 kW | 50 A | 6 AWG |
| Level 2, 48 A | 48 A at 240 V, 11.5 kW | 60 A | 4 AWG |
Across the catalog, the 159 chargers with Level 2 capability and a verified price have a median of $475, with the middle half between $299 and $749. The 9 Level 1 only units with a verified price run $140 to $314. Installation of a new 240 volt circuit is separate and not in these figures.
Prices and specifications verified October 5, 2026, and re-checked weekly after that. How these numbers are checked.
Level 1 and Level 2 questions
- How many miles does Level 1 add overnight?
- In 10 hours, 27 to 62 miles of range across the vehicle families we track, against 138 to 332 miles on a 7.7 kW Level 2 charger. Both figures use each family's EPA range per kWh drawn from the wall.
- How much does a Level 2 charger cost?
- Across the 159 Level 2 capable chargers in our catalog with a verified price, checked October 5, 2026: median $475, middle half $299 to $749, full range $109 to $7,213. Installation is separate.
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