From The Duke of Middleville.

Electric vehicles can feel confusing when you are new to them. Between kilowatts, kilowatt-hours, miles per kilowatt-hour, battery percentage, projected miles, Level 1 charging, Level 2 charging, DC fast charging, charging apps, adapters, and connector types, it can feel like you need to learn a whole new language just to charge your vehicle.

In this video, I break down EV charging for beginners in plain English. I explain the difference between kW and kWh, how Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging work, why a 350-kW charger does not mean your car will charge at 350 kW, why charging speed drops as the battery fills up, and what new EV owners should know before taking their first road trip.

This video is for anyone thinking about buying an electric vehicle, anyone who just bought their first EV, or anyone who feels overwhelmed by EV charging, range estimates, apps, plugs, and all the confusing terminology.

We’ll cover:

kW vs kWh explained
Miles per gallon vs miles per kilowatt-hour
Level 1 charging
Level 2 charging
DC fast charging
Battery percentage vs projected miles
Charging curves
EV charging apps
Connector types and adapters
Common mistakes new EV owners make
Questions to ask before buying an EV

EVs are not hard. They are just different. Once you learn the basics, everything starts to make a lot more sense.

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