Whether you’ve recently gotten behind the wheel of an electric vehicle (EV), or you’re considering your EV model options, you may find yourself wondering about charging the car and the logistics of it. While most EV drivers will have a station at home that they can use to charge their vehicle, there are public charging stations around Chittenden County, South Burlington, and St. Albans, VT, that you can use to restore battery life to your car, as well.
Wondering how do electric car charging stations work? Read on as our team here at Goss Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (DCJR) explores the ins and outs of charging your EV at a public station.
Accessing a Public Charging Station
Once you arrive at a public car charging station, you’ll need to plug your vehicle in to begin charging.
Much like you would pump gas at a traditional gas station, the charger will track how much energy your vehicle is taking on and will display a price associated with charging your car accordingly. The price you pay will depend entirely upon your vehicle and the price the charging station has set.
Once your vehicle is charged up and ready to go, you’ll have to pay, and then you’ll be able to resume roaming.
Where Do Public Charging Stations Get Power?
Much like your at-home charging station, a public charging station pulls electricity directly from the grid. So, when you plug your vehicle into the charging station, it’ll be able to provide your car with the electrical energy needed to run.
How Long Does It Take to Charge at a Public Charging Station?
The beauty of public charging stations is that you can access them on the go and use them like how a driver of a traditional gas vehicle would use a gas station.
When the time comes to charge, and you plug your EV in, you'll find it can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 60 minutes to restore battery life. While this may seem like a lot on the surface, it's actually quick compared to the eight hours or so it'll take to charge at home.
Charging via a public station, you can restore battery life up to 80% of a full charge.
Public Charging Stations near Me
If you're wondering where there are public charging stations around town, you're in luck. There are quite a few located in the surrounding areas, such as:
ChargePoint Charging Station - South Burlington, VT
ChargePoint Charging Station - South Burlington, VT
EVgo Charging Station - Essex Junction, VT
Because there are several charging stations nearby, it should prove easy to find one when your battery needs some more life.
Learn More About EV Charging
If you were asking, “how do electric car charging stations work,” we hope you feel more informed after reading through this guide. Have questions about electric cars and electric car charging? Contact our team at Goss DCJR.
We’re proud to serve Chittenden County, South Burlington, and St. Albans, Vermont, drivers, and we hope to assist you soon!
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