Level 1 (120 volt)

• Lets you charge with a standard 120-volt wall outlet

• Provides up to five miles of range for each hour plugged in

• The slowest and least expensive way to charge, but can still replenish a standard San Diego commute of 25 miles or more overnight

Level 2 (240 volt)

• Cuts the charging time of a Level 1 

• Provides up to 10-20 miles of range per hour

• Can be installed at personal residences and can be found in the public as well

DC Fast Charger (480 volt) Supercharges Your EV

• Only found at public charging stations

• Provide about 50 miles for every 15 minutes you charge

• Locations and availability at the PlugShare website

Depending on the manufacture of vehicle, there are different nozzle faces for the higher levels of charging. Some examples include:

• BMW, Chevy, and VW all have what are called CCS Combo DC Fast Charge nozzles
• Most Asian manufactured brands have a CHAdeMO DC Fast Charge nozzle. Tesla owners can purchase an adapter that will allow them to use a Chademo DC Fast charger as well

Most DC Fast Charging locations will have at least one nozzle of each type.