How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle with a Level 2 charger in New Brunswick?

A Level 2 EV charger typically adds 30-50 km of range per hour of charging, meaning most daily driving in New Brunswick can be replenished overnight in 4-8 hours.

Charging speeds depend on three factors:

Real-world charging times for common EVs in New Brunswick:

| Vehicle | Battery Size | 0-100% Time (40A) | Daily Top-up |
|---------|-------------|-------------------|-------------|
| Tesla Model 3 LR | 75 kWh | ~8 hours | 3-4 hours |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 64 kWh | ~7 hours | 3-4 hours |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 65 kWh | ~7 hours | 3-4 hours |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 68-88 kWh | 7-10 hours | 3-5 hours |
| Nissan Leaf Plus | 60 kWh | ~8 hours | 3-4 hours |

Leaf's 6.6 kW onboard charger limits charging speed

The daily commute perspective: The average New Brunswick commute is about 30-40 km round trip. That's roughly 1 hour of Level 2 charging — easily handled overnight. Even Moncton-to-Fredericton trips (180 km) can be fully recharged overnight.

Winter impact: Plan for 20-30% slower charging and 15-25% reduced range during December through March. If you normally charge 4 hours in summer, budget 5-6 hours in deep winter. Plugging in immediately after driving helps — the battery retains heat from driving, charging faster than a cold-soaked battery.

NB Power rates: At approximately $0.13/kWh, a full charge for a 65 kWh battery costs about $8.50 — roughly equivalent to 4 litres of gas. Over a year, most NB EV owners save $1,500-$2,500 versus gasoline.

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