Charging your electric vehicle is simpler and more convenient than most people think. Most electric vehicle drivers charge at home or at work, but public charging is becoming increasingly available as well. No matter how you charge, it’s never been a better time to drive electric!

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Charging Basics

Range and Charging Speed


What Impacts How Far I Can Go?

  1. The battery


  2. The EV's efficiency


  3. The weather

    The temperature and weather conditions will impact your EV's range (the colder it gets, the shorter the range), but EVs can handle whatever a New England winter can throw at them. The rating on miles per charge is a good number for a year-round basis. Most of the year, you will get more than the rating.

What Impacts How Fast I Can Charge?

  1. The onboard charger


  2. The charging level


Charging Levels


  1. Level I


  2. Level II


  3. DC Fast Charging



  Level I Level II DC Fast Charging
Voltage 120 240 208/480 three-phase input
Are there units publicly available? Yes Yes Yes

Charging Equipment


  1. J1772 charge port


  2. J1772 combo

    Built into American and European EVs (like the Chevrolet Bolt, Chevrolet Volt, BMW i3, etc.) for DC Fast Charging. The J1772 combo is also known as the CCS DCFC or SAE Combo.

  3. CHAdeMO

    Built into most Asian EVs (like the Nissan LEAF or Toyota Prius Prime) for DC Fast Charging.

  4. Tesla

    Teslas have a unique charge ports and connectors that match Tesla’s proprietary charging network.


Charging At Home

  1. Level I Charging: Use a normal outlet. 2-6 miles of range per hour.



  2. Level II Charging: Install a charging unit. 10-25 miles of range per hour.



National Grid EV Charging Rate

Upstate NY customers can reduce their costs with the voluntary time-of-use rate by charging their electric vehicle during the off-peak hours of 11pm to 7am. Most EVs can be easily programmed to charge during these hours using an onboard timer, mobile app, outlet timer, or EV charging station. Learn more on National Grid’s website.

Charging On The Go

  1. Public Level I and Level II Charging



    You can also ask your employer about workplace charging and encourage them to reach out to their National Grid Account Manager or your employer can email for more information!

  2. Public DC Fast Charging

    This charging option is capable of adding significant range to an electric vehicle in not much longer than the time it takes to fill a gas tank: you can expect to add 60 to 90 miles per 30 minutes of charging.


    Find a DC Fast Charging unit near you. Remember, DC Fast Charging stations have different plugs. Make sure the station you're visiting corresponds to your car (see above).

We know drivers are concerned about where electric vehicles can charge other than at home. New York has more public stations than most people realize. And more are getting built all the time. Here’s a snapshot of what’s available today, according to PlugShare.

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