Charging rate depends on power output, battery capacity, and onboard charger efficiency. The Luxman Level2 EV Charger provides up to 7.2 kW, enabling most electric vehicles to gain 25–30 miles of range per hour. This Level 2 charger is significantly faster than a standard Level 1 charger, which provides only 3–5 miles per hour of charging at 120V. Overnight charging is now completely possible for daily driving needs with the boost in charging rate by up to 600%.
Battery capacity determines total charging time, with cars like the Tesla Model 3 Long Range, which has an 82 kWh battery, charging from zero to full in approximately 11 hours. A Nissan Leaf with a 40 kWh battery charges in slightly more than five hours, and a Chevrolet Bolt, which has a 66 kWh battery, charges in approximately nine hours to full. Industrial statistics by the Alternative Fuels Data Center confirm that home Level 2 chargers, such as the Luxman Level2 EV Charger, provide over 80% of EV drivers’ primary source of charging, making the charging process cost-effective and convenient.
Onboard charger capacity determines power acceptance rate. A vehicle like the Ford Mustang Mach-E with an 11 kW onboard charger can take advantage of more capable Level 2 charging stations to their full capability, while a vintage model BMW i3 capped at 7.4 kW will not be able to breach its internal charge limit. Luxman Level2 EV Charger is fully compatible with all J1772-compliant vehicles and provides optimized charging speed based on specifications of each vehicle.
Electricity rates dictate the cost of charging, and domestic United States power rates average $0.13 per kWh. Charging a Hyundai Kona EV with a 64 kWh battery at home will be around $8.32, but from a public DC fast charger at $0.40 per kWh it is doubled to $25.60. Integrated smart charging features in Luxman Level2 EV Charger allow consumers to take advantage of off-peak electricity rates, which are as low as $0.07 per kWh in certain utility zones, reducing total charging expenses by as much as 50%.
Technological advancements in infrastructure continue to fuel EV adoption, with the U.S. Department of Energy projecting that Level 2 chargers will account for 90% of all residential installations in 2030. Smart connectivity, reliability, and efficiency make the Luxman Level2 EV Charger a long-term investment consistent with the electric vehicle market’s rapid growth. As Elon Musk has himself pointed out, “The point of a company is to create useful products,” and increasing reliance on Level 2 charging technology renders such equipment indispensable in the transition towards clean transport.