When you purchase an electric vehicle, it typically comes with a Level 1 charging cable that plugs into any standard 120-volt outlet. While this works in a pinch, it delivers only 3 to 5 miles of range per hour of charging. For a vehicle with a 60 kWh battery, that means a full charge from empty can take 40 to 50 hours. For most Arkansas families driving 30 to 50 miles per day, Level 1 charging simply cannot keep pace.
Convenience That Changes Your Routine
A dedicated Level 2 home charger transforms EV ownership. You plug in when you get home, and by morning you have a full charge regardless of how much you drove the previous day. There is no more planning around public charging stations or worrying about range. It is the equivalent of waking up to a full tank of gas every single morning without ever visiting a gas station.
Significant Cost Savings Over Gasoline
Arkansas electricity rates average around $0.11 per kWh, which translates to roughly $0.03 to $0.04 per mile driven in an EV. Compare that to a gasoline vehicle averaging 30 miles per gallon at $3.00 per gallon, which costs $0.10 per mile. Over 12,000 miles annually, an EV owner in Arkansas saves approximately $720 to $840 per year in fuel costs alone. Over the life of the vehicle, those savings easily exceed the cost of charger installation.
Faster Than Level 1 by a Factor of Eight
A Level 2 charger operates at 240 volts and delivers 25 to 40 miles of range per hour, depending on amperage. This means a typical EV can go from 20% to 100% in just 4 to 6 hours overnight. For households with two EVs, a Level 2 charger is not a luxury but a necessity.
