Each level of charging is defined by the amount of voltage, which directly correlates to the speed or quickness of the charging session. Level 1 (120V) is the slowest, followed by Level 2 fast charging (240V), and Level 3 (400-900V) is the fastest. Level 1 Level 1 utilizes a 120V outlet, which is the standard residential outlet for nearly all of your everyday devices such as refrigerators, TVs, or even your phone. This level of EV charging is only found at residential locations. In fact, Level 1 charging is routinely known as “trickle charging” due to its slow speed. A typical EV can recharge around 4 miles of range per hour with Level 1 charging. Level 2 Some would argue that Level 2 charging is the best option for charging at home. In residential applications, Level 2 charging utilizes a 240V outlet, making it much quicker than Level 1. With double the voltage, a 240V outlet is typically used with high-powered appliances such as an electric dryer, water heater, or range. Level 2 charging provides around 15-30 miles of range per hour. To fully recharge an all-electric car will take around 6-12 hours depending on the battery size, thus making it the best charging option for daily commuters to charge at home. Level 3 Level 3 charging is commonly referred to as "supercharging" and is the fastest available technology for EV charging. Level 3 charging is what you would find in public spaces and are operated by private charging companies (ChargePoint, Tesla, etc).  Since electricity rates are cheaper overnight and since you sleep at night, Level 2 charging is really convenient for your wallet and your time! Charging your car at home is like having a gas station at your house - think of all the time you would save. Plus, every day you wake up the EV is charged to 100%, leaving you free of any range anxiety. Unfortunately, most garages do not frequently have a spare 240V outlet, unlike the Level 1’s 120V outlet. Therefore, an electrician is needed to install a new dedicated 240V outlet. In some events, the electrical panel may even need to be upgraded. All of this can cost upwards of $2,500 for a panel upgrade. Fear not! If there is a 240V outlet in the garage that is currently occupied by another appliance like the dryer, you can simply plug in the Smart Splitter to unlock two 240V outlets from one. The Smart Splitter was created to automatically switch power to the device in need and most importantly, can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars from unnecessary electrical work.