To estimate charging duration:
Use the EV Charging Time Calculator to calculate hours and minutes for Level 1, Level 2, or DC fast charging with realistic taper curves.
Electric Vehicle Energy Planning
Calculate EV charging time across Level 1, Level 2 AC and DC fast chargers, estimate cost per charge, predict driving range, and compare annual electric vs fuel savings.
Estimate AC and DC EV charging times from usable battery capacity, charge level and charger power.
Estimate cost per charge and cost per mile or kilometer using your driving efficiency and electricity rate.
Estimate real-world driving range from usable battery capacity, charge level, reserve, and vehicle efficiency.
Compare annual EV electricity costs with gas or diesel fuel costs for the same annual driving distance.
Interactive Planning Journey
Follow our 4-step workflow to plan EV driving efficiency, compare operating costs against gasoline, and optimize charging sessions:
Calculate expected miles or kilometers per charge across city, highway, and winter conditions.
Calculate annual dollar savings compared to internal combustion fuel and maintenance.
Calculate charging duration across Level 1, Level 2 AC and DC Fast Charging stations.
Calculate exact monetary expense per charging session and per-mile driving cost.
Calculations, electrical losses, and design safety margins adhere to recognized engineering guidelines:
Equivalency benchmark standardizing 1 gallon of gasoline as 33.70 kilowatt-hours of electrical energy.
North American AC Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging electrical interface specifications.
Standardized digital communication protocol between electric vehicles and EV charging stations.
Use the EV Charging Time Calculator to calculate hours and minutes for Level 1, Level 2, or DC fast charging with realistic taper curves.
Use the EV Charging Cost Calculator to calculate the cost to charge at home or public stations based on your local electricity price.
Use the EV Range Calculator to estimate miles/km per charge, or the EV Savings Calculator to compare electricity vs gas costs.
Our EV engines account for onboard charger limits, AC/DC conversion losses, and fast-charge thermal tapering. Read our methodology or sources.