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Level 1 EV Chargers
Find the best Level 1 EV chargers. These plug-and-play options are ideal for overnight home charging, offering a simple, low-cost solution for light EV users.Best Level 1 EV Chargers
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Level 1 EV charging utilizes a standard 120V household outlet, typically delivering 1.0 to 1.9 kW at 8 to 16 amps. This provides a slow charging rate of approximately 2 to 5 miles of range per hour. While limited in speed, it remains the most accessible and cost-effective option, ideal for EV owners who drive around 40 miles per day, use a small to mid-sized electric vehicle, and have the ability to charge overnight.
A Level 1 EV charger requires a 120V single-phase circuit with a dedicated 15A or 20A breaker. It connects to a NEMA 5-15 or NEMA 5-20 outlet, using 14 AWG or 12 AWG copper wire. Proper EV charger grounding and adherence to the NEC 80% circuit rule ensure safe, reliable, and efficient home EV charging.
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