If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Charging — or how long it really takes to charge an EV — this episode breaks it all down in simple terms.
We’ll cover: 
 ✅ How each level of charging works 
 ✅ Real-world charging times 
 ✅ What setup is best for home charging 
 ✅ How charging speed affects battery life, temperature and efficiency plus a whole bunch more!
Whether you’re a first-time EV buyer or just curious about how “filling up” works in the electric world, this is your complete beginner’s guide to EV charging.

If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Charging — or how long it really takes to charge an EV — this episode breaks it all down in simple terms. We’ll cover: ✅ How each level of charging works ✅ Real-world charging times ✅ What setup is best for home charging ✅ How charging speed affects battery life, temperature and efficiency plus a whole bunch more! Whether you’re a first-time EV buyer or just curious about how “filling up” works in the electric world, this is your complete beginner’s guide to EV charging.

Everyday Electric: How EV Charging Works (Beginner’s Guide)

Welcome to the EV Geek Podcast from the EV Geek Studios where we talk about all things electric vehicles! From EV ownership, charging, road tripping to EV sales, service, infrastructure, renewable energy and breaking news! If it’s about electric vehicles, we will talk about it...pros and cons!! Questions or comments? Want to be a guest? Email us at info@evgeekstudios.com. We want to hear about topics that interest you in the EV community! Check us out on YouTube or wherever you get your audio podcasts! Help support and grow our podcast! Become an EV Geek Patreon member at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/evgeek">www.patreon.com/evgeek</a> 
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Welcome to the EV Geek Podcast from the EV Geek Studios where we talk about all things electric vehicles! From EV ownership, charging, road tripping to EV sales, service, infrastructure, renewable energy and breaking news! If it’s about electric vehicles, we will talk about it...pros and cons!! Questions or comments? Want to be a guest? Email us at info@evgeekstudios.com. We want to hear about topics that interest you in the EV community! Check us out on YouTube or wherever you get your audio podcasts!Help support and grow our podcast! Become an EV Geek Patreon member at www.patreon.com/evgeek Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theevgeekpodcast Follow The EV Geek on social media! X: @theEVgeek Tik-Tok: @ev.geek

Welcome to the EV Geek Podcast from the EV Geek Studios where we talk about all things electric vehicles! From EV ownership, charging, road tripping to EV sales, service, infrastructure, renewable energy and breaking news! If it’s about electric vehicles, we will talk about it...pros and cons!! Questions or comments? Want to be a guest? Email us at info@evgeekstudios.com. We want to hear about topics that interest you in the EV community! Check us out on YouTube or wherever you get your audio podcasts! Help support and grow our podcast! Become an EV Geek Patreon member at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/evgeek" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.patreon.com/evgeek</a>&nbsp;
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X: @theEVgeek&nbsp; Tik-Tok: @ev.geek

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