Charging time for a vehicle

A Level 1 charge simply requires a standard 120-volt outlet.

The power demand to charge an electric vehicle at this level corresponds to roughly that of a 1,500-watt air conditioner.

We recommend you hire a master electrician to install a 120-volt outlet.

A Level 2 charge can be done using a 240-volt charging station installed outside your home or in your garage.

The power demand to charge an electric vehicle at this level corresponds to roughly that of a 40-gallon (180-litre) water heater.

We recommend you hire a master electrician to install a residential charging station.

You can also charge your vehicle using The Electric Circuit's Level 2 public charging stations. About one hundred charging stations will be available in the de Montréal and Québec metropolitan areas starting in spring 2012.

Some electric-car makers announced that they will offer to sell and install 240-volt home charging stations to customers visiting their dealerships. Some retail stores will make 240-volt chargers available for customers.

Fast-charge will be done using a direct-current high-power charge that will be available at certain strategic Electric Circuit sites. Once they have obtained Canadian certification, these fast-charge stations will be rolled out gradually, as electric vehicles arrive on the Québec market.