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Ford EV Charging FAQs

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As electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity among Missouri car shoppers, our Ford dealership near Florissant has been helping customers navigate the unfamiliar waters of EV range and charging. As you'll happily discover when learning more about the latest Ford EV lineup, charging an electric vehicle is just as easy as gassing up a traditional car or truck -- only far cheaper. If you're looking to learn about EV charge times or just want to better understand what it's like to own an electric car, give us a call or stop by our showroom today.

What Are the Three Types of EV Charging?

The three types of EV charging are known as Level 1, 2 and 3 charging. Level 1 charging is simply the use of any standard three-prong, 120V household outlet. Level 2 chargers are dedicated 240V charging units that are considered the best charging solution for everyday use. Level 3 chargers are found only at select public EV charging stations and offer ultra-fast charging times.

How Long Does it Take to Charge an Electric Car?

Electric car charging times depend on what type of charger you're using. Level 1 charging takes the longest, so you can expect to gain two to five miles of range for every hour plugged in. Level 2 chargers, meanwhile, can return up to 30 miles of range per hour, which is why this is the charger of choice. Level 3 chargers can typically return up to 80% of an EV's range in under an hour.

Is Charging an Electric Car Cheaper than Gas?

Yes. Thanks to the affordable cost of electricity, charging an EV is much cheaper than filling up at the gas station. For context, consider that the average Missouri electricity rate in 2022 is $0.12 per kWh and the Ford Mustang Mach-E standard range battery has 70 kWh of usable capacity. Multiply these figures and you'll find that replenishing the standard Mustang Mach-E battery from empty would cost just $8.40 -- far less than the cost of filling up even a small gas tank. The sheer extent of these savings is why so many Missouri Ford fans are trading up to a new EV near Florissant.

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Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, license, processing and/or $585 documentation fee. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week.