HOW BUICK GMC ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING WORKS

Every driver is familiar with pumping gas or diesel into their thirsty car. The future, however, lies with Buick GMC electric cars. Instead of looking for a gas station, car owners merely plug their car into an EV charging station and let it do its magic. We're here to tell you all about how long charging takes, where you can charge your car, and how long the battery in your Buick GMC electric in Madison, WI, should last.

HOW BUICK GMC ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING WORKS

HOW LONG DOES A BATTERY TAKE TO CHARGE?

EV chargers have three levels. A level 1 charger uses 120 volts, the same amount of power in a socket in your home. This type of charger will take days to charge a car. Level 2 charges use 240 volts and can charge your battery in a few hours. The level 3 charger, known as a DC fast charger, will take 10 minutes to give you 100 miles of range on your battery.

Not all cars can accept level 2 and 3 charging, but your Buick GMC EV is designed to work with both. This saves you time and will get you back on the road again very quickly. It's important to remember that extreme heat or cold, or an almost flat battery, will increase your charging time.

WHERE CAN YOU CHARGE YOUR CAR?

There are more than 45,000 charging sites available in the US, and this number is growing daily. As EV vehicles become more popular, more charging sites are becoming available. You can also buy a charging station for your home. If you have a house, a charging station can be installed in your yard. If you live in an apartment block, a charging site can usually be installed with the permission of the building management.

HOW LONG DOES A BATTERY LAST?

Even an EV battery will eventually wear out. The good news is the lithium-ion battery in your EV will work for at least ten years. Studies have shown that the average loss of driving range is only 2.3% per year. Federal law requires that all EV batteries have an 8-year or 100,000-mile warranty.

You can keep your battery in good condition for even longer by ensuring you don't use level 3 charging too often.

Come and see our range of Buick GMC electric cars for sale in Madison, WI, today at Zimbrick Buick GMC Eastside.