Verdict: False
Although it might not be as practical, this is inherently false as you can technically charge your electric vehicle on any outlet, even your regular AC outlets at home.
Although it might not be as practical, this is inherently false as you can technically charge your electric vehicle on any outlet, even your regular AC outlets at home. Every EV built today comes standard with a Level 1 charging unit, which is compatible with 110-volt outlets - the same outlets found just about anywhere around your home. One thing to keep in mind is that utilizing a 110v outlet to charge your EV is going to take far longer to fully charge; however, most typical commutes drain very little of your battery, meaning you'll only need to charge 10-20% to be full by morning. For those EV buyers that drive their vehicle more, anyone can upgrade their garage with a wall-mounted Level 2 charger. This still isn't going to be as quick as the DC fast charging stations you find in public, but it will cut down your time to charge compared to Level 1 by quite a bit.
Most charging happens at home overnight. Here is how the common home chargers stack up.
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