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For your customers – for some, a Level 1 is not enough. Provide customers with Level 2 station from the brand you can trust.
For your dealership – as more and more EVs appear on your lot, you will need a way to charge quick and efficiently. choose between standard or smart level 2 charging stations.
Level 1 charging stations are typically provided with an EV purchase and use a J1772 connector. They are rated 120 Volts and can be plugged into a standard NEMA 5-15 household outlet. Level 1 provides the slowest charging time, averaging 5 miles of range per hour of charging.
Level 2 charging stations are the most common type of charging stations in the US and North America, using a J1772 connector. As of 2022, over 85% of public EVSE ports in the US were Level 2. They are rated 240 Volts and charge faster than Level 1, averaging 25 miles of range per 1 hour of charging. Level 2 charging stations are common for homeowners, workplace, and other commercial/public locations.
DC charging stations, often referred to as "Level 3 Charging Stations", use direct-current to provide quick charging. They use CCS connectors (also known as J1772 combo) and CHAdeMO connectors. They are typically rated 208/480 Volts and charge faster than Level 2, averaging 100-200+ miles of range per 30 minutes of charging (or 200-400+ miles of range per 1 hour of charging) and are common at rest stops, gas stations, shopping malls, and other public locations.
| Level | AC or DC | Miles of Range Per 1 Hour of Charging* | Connector Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | AC | 5 | J1772 |
| Level 2 | AC | 25 | J1772 |
| DC (often referred to as Level 3) | DC | 200-400+ | CCS1, CHAdeMO |
*Charging time may vary depending on the vehicle and battery capacity
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The following list includes important safety features you should think about prior to selecting a Level 2 EV Charging Station:
While EVs come with Level 1 chargers, a Level 2 charging station reduces the charge time by up to 5 times. These are ideal for dealerships to charge vehicles on the lot. For an even faster charge, a DC charging station is recommended.
Level 2 charging stations are recommended for residential applications. Many customers want a Level 2 charger because it delivers safe, reliable and secure power for electric vehicles. Additionally, Level 2 charging provides the benefit of “topping off” the electric battery in a relatively short period of time.
Leviton’s Level 2 Charging Stations feature a J1772 coupler, which is the North American charging standard and is available on all EVs. Leviton’s DC Charging Station has a CCS1 and CHAdeMo coupler, which is becoming increasingly popular in the latest EVs.
Speak to one of our EV Charging Specialists.
