All about Level 1 EV Charging: An Update

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After driving an EV for a few years there are lots of things I learned about Level 1 charging. I want to share all that I learned with you! This video is sponsored by Lectron.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:52 What is Lv 1 Charging?
2:18 Specifications
3:17 Types of Outlets
4:21 Charging Speed
6:27 Advantages of Lv 1 Charging
7:24 What is Lv 2 charging?
8:34 Do I need Lv 2 Charging?
11:47 Safety
16:11 Special Situations
18:11 Conclusion

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@malimoccoli5480 4 ай бұрын

DO NOT CHARGE AT 15A on a 15A circuit. There's are reason why stock chargers at set at 12A. Circuits are supposed to be used at 80%. If you used a 15A circuit at 100% for an extended period of time it will melt the wires in your house without tripping the breaker. Also advise agains using that silicone spacer. Outlets fail and burn when they are loose or not inserted properly due to higher contact resistance.

@muskrat3291 4 ай бұрын

I also have a Kona EV and I only have level 1 charging at home. Since I no longer commute on a daily basis, level 1 works great. I wait until my SOC is in the 30% to 40% range before charging, usually about once per week using the EVSE that came the car. Also, the car is set to charge only during off-peak utility rates.

@sedawk 4 ай бұрын

I’m so glad that you are posting again on a regular basis. Keep it up!

@scratchymaster 4 ай бұрын

Wanted to add that NEMA 5-20 outlets are supplied by 12gauge wire and get a 20 amp breaker. Some households might already have 12ga & 20 amp breaker, but not the NEMA 5-20 outlet.

@1hjehje 4 ай бұрын

This video is really informative, Thank You! I think that it would be an excellent introduction to EV charging, especially for EV newbies. This should be common knowledge, but it is not good practice to run a charging cable across a sidewalk or walkway as it creates a tripping hazard. If a business is willing to provide outlets for the purposes of charging an EV, or for plugging in block heaters which is common here in Canada, they should consider installing charging posts. This is sometimes problematic as motorists often damage them when they are covered with snow, etc.

@AlainODea 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Solomon. This is great information and good guidance on the trade offs of different charging (EVSE) options.

@vr2807 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic Video, I Understood Everything. You Gave A Reason to the EV Charging Madness! Thank You!

@astronaut52 15 күн бұрын

Great information. Thank you.

@IgneusDarkSide 4 ай бұрын

This was both insightful and helpful. Delivered in such a nice and composed manner.

@arlyn8211 4 ай бұрын

This is great! Love the detailed information about the pros and cons!

@jimwheler1501 4 ай бұрын

Nicely done

@soup14215 Ай бұрын

Very helpful video.

@edlizard 4 ай бұрын

And with more efficient EVs like the Aptera (if they can even start building them) Level 1 Charging may be good for 99% of everyday use.

@BensEcoAdvntr 4 ай бұрын

Great video; Level 1 charging works for a ton of people. So many reviews and articles just parrot the notion that L1 is so slow and therefore useless. I have L2 now for my Chevrolet Bolt EUV but only because GM paid for a NEMA 14-50 outlet. Previously I got by just fine on L1 for my Ford Focus Electric since I rarely drive more than 30 miles per day

@shaunmckenna1923 4 ай бұрын

Hello Solomon I just found your winter drive video from way back, great info as I do drive from Vancouver Island to Calgary I have a GV 60 so I am always interested in new tips. I have learnt 2 good tips this video for me while travelling one I will carry an heavy extension cord two a charging cable wheel protector , as you said most motels / hotels have outside plugs , I think it would also be a good idea to have some type of flashing LED light to mark the cord over a walkway from the plug to your room so people would not trip. Thank you for a great video look forward to more .

@user-ff8ju1ee9b 4 ай бұрын

Keep making these good videos.

@rickywhisenhunt4582 21 күн бұрын

Recommended to only charge to 80% of battery capacity. Perhaps for long trips 100% is okay from time to time.

@benwouda 4 ай бұрын

europe also has 380v and 3 phase allowing for 11kWH AC charging in selected cars

@smoguli 4 ай бұрын

You should never use an outlet at 100% of it’s capacity over long periods of time. A regular household outlet in a house can output 15A over short periods only (we’re talking minutes here). For longer periods (hours), you should never exceed 80% of the outlet’s rating. That’s why Hyundai’s level 1 charger tops out at 12A, because that’s 80% of 15A. If the wiring in your house is old or too thin (small gauge) it could overheat and cause a house fire.

@jeremyrom 4 ай бұрын

I totally agree! The product that this video sponsors may be dangerous to some people. 12A is a much safer limit for basic level 1.

@dh2032 4 ай бұрын

if it's ring main, I.E. the power go to ways, round homes ring main, 15A but as the power going in the two directions at the same time 15A one and 15A going the different direction way = 30A, but that's assuming a lot, the the plug socket was installed to the highest of standards? and not botched job from the start? and even if it was connected the ring main, one side may of failed, and socket drops back to, 15A, and without never knowing running only 15A, is going to be fire hazard in you wall spaces or wherever cablesare going to and from the socket? so yes, the power socket not expecting and in the case the wall look like wood?

@smoguli 4 ай бұрын

@@dh2032 ring main is used in the UK, we don’t have that in North America. But your point is still valid, in an older house it’s very hard to know if the wiring and outlets are of good quality and correctly installed. It’s also common to have multiple outlets and fixtures that share one 15A breaker.

@daveo9198 4 ай бұрын

The Lectron EVSE at 15A would be ok on the NEMA 20A plug, with the 80% rule, but the plug tip should be permanantly horizontal to prevent it from being used in a 15A circuit, and overheating. Also dont forget there are likely other devices on a standard 15A circuit that draw current.... If Solomon is only able to use Level 1 because his home is a rental, and the landlord is unwilling to add a 240V plug, there is a device that links 2 120V branches on different phases to output 240V. That might be a solution for him, else a dryer plug adapter might be useful....

@vulpixelful 13 күн бұрын

@@daveo9198The 15A plug should not have the horizontal tip because standard outlets in the US are rated to 20A, and it isn't against code to have the regular three pronged outlets for both 15A and 20A currents. The only way to be sure about which one you have is to check your breaker box.

@Cory182 4 ай бұрын

3:04 "DC fast charging (or level 3 charging)" No! Stop that! 🤣

@hg60justice 3 ай бұрын

evse are so cheap, wonder why they don't provide them with each car. my bolt euv came with an interchangable plug of both 120 and a nema 14-50 delivering up to 9kw. allow you to charge level 1 or 2. level 1 would work fine for us on most occasions, but having level 2 is better. i live nw of edmonton. it's within my return range in most conditions. whitecourt and spruce grove are our commuting destinations most times. your edmonton to calgary road trip grabbed my attention since it's close. now i know where i can road trip too.

@karlInSanDiego 4 ай бұрын

The Ioniq Guy experimented with his Ioniq 5 (E-GMP) and revealed 31.5% charging losses by charging at Level 1 rates, which is criminally bad for a long-term charging solution. The manufacturers understand these large battery cars are so pitifully slow at Level 1 that they consider it to be an emergency mode only vs. a rational way to charge, but I know a lot of retirees, who drive infrequently and therefore assume this Level 1 route is cheap and easy and it still meets their minimal driving needs. If they knew it wasted 23% more of their electricity than using Level 2 and thus ultimately reduces the efficiency of their car's energy usage by ~1/4, I think they'd reconsider that choice. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d89zhtGo1KfXYJc.htmlsi=IhguTl59erD1F6Zn

@krerickson1 4 ай бұрын

My utility is about $0.10 per kwh and a 0-100% charge would be $6.00. 23% more is $7.38. It would take a whole lot of dollar-and-a-halfs to pay for a L2 charger.

@karlInSanDiego 4 ай бұрын

@@krerickson1 the point is wasted electricity at scale. Not how much money you personally can save or not save. It's a Climate Crisis and a renewable energy challenge. Think beyond your personal wealth.

@scratchymaster 4 ай бұрын

L1 also costs the inconvenience of not always waking up each morning to a full battery. L1 for most households still requires second gas car for days needing lots of driving. L2 install can be cheap if your breaker panel is close to your parking / charging spot. I only spent ~$60 on supplies at the hardware store. Plenty of L2 evse's available for under $150.@@krerickson1

@spankytag 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for being SO clear and concise. This was very helpful.

@BrianOlmsted 4 ай бұрын

You are loosing so much efficiency of the power using L1 power vs installing an L2 home charger using a 40-48amp connection @ 240V = 9.6-11.5kW. Get rid of that L1 connection ASAP as it should only really be used for emergency trickle charging on the road