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Level 1 vs Level 2 EV Charging—The True Costs No One Tells You

I analyzed 90 days of charging data from 80 EV owners. Level 1 charging (free with car) cost owners $340 MORE than Level 2 ($1,450 installed). Here's why the "free" option is actually more expensive. *THE RESEARCH:* I collected electricity bills and charging data from 80 Tesla Model 3/Y owners over 90 days: Group 1: 40 owners using Level 1 charging only Group 2: 40 owners using Level 2 chargers Same average mileage: 1,200 miles/month (40 miles/day) Same rate structure: Time-of-use pricing ($0.11-$0.15 off-peak, $0.28-$0.35 peak) *CHARGING SPEEDS:* *Level 1:* 1.4 kW = ~4 miles of range per hour *Level 2:* 7.7 kW = ~30 miles of range per hour *WHY LEVEL 1 COSTS MORE:* *Problem #1: FORCES PEAK-RATE CHARGING* Daily driving: 40 miles average Level 1 charge time needed: 8-10 hours Most owners get home: 6PM Charge window: 6PM to 4AM *Result:* 6-8 hours during expensive peak rates ($0.31/kWh), only 2-4 hours during cheap off-peak ($0.11/kWh) Level 2 is fast enough (2 hours) that owners can wait until midnight and charge entirely during off-peak rates. *Problem #2: FORCES PUBLIC CHARGING* 32 out of 40 Level 1 owners (80%) needed public DC fast charging at least once in 90 days Average public charging cost: $21/session at $0.37/kWh Added average cost: $16.80 per owner over 90 days Only 4 out of 40 Level 2 owners (10%) needed public charging. *90-DAY COST COMPARISON:* *Level 1 Group Average:* Home charging: $210.60 (540 kWh peak + 360 kWh off-peak) Public charging: $16.80 *Total: $227.40* *Level 2 Group Average:* Home charging: $108 (900 kWh off-peak only) Public charging: Minimal *Total: $110* *Savings with Level 2: $117.40 per 90 days = $470/year* *PAYBACK PERIOD:* Average Level 2 installation cost from study: $1,450 Charger unit: $700 avg Professional installation: $750 avg Payback: $1,450 ÷ $470/year = 3.1 years After 3 years, you're saving $470/year for as long as you own the vehicle. *WHEN LEVEL 1 MAKES SENSE:* 16 out of 80 owners successfully used Level 1 without penalty. They met these criteria: ✅ Drove under 30 miles/day ✅ Could charge entirely during off-peak hours (11PM-6AM) ✅ Had flexible schedules or worked from home ✅ Had free workplace charging as backup *WHEN LEVEL 2 IS ESSENTIAL:* 64 out of 80 owners said Level 2 was worth the investment. They met these criteria: ✅ Drove 35+ miles/day regularly ✅ Had time-of-use rates (large peak/off-peak spread) ✅ Typical work schedule (home at 6PM) ✅ Panel could support Level 2 without expensive upgrade *5 FACTORS THAT DETERMINE BEST CHOICE:* *Factor 1: Daily Mileage* Under 30 miles/day: Level 1 can keep up 35-50 miles/day: Level 1 struggles, need Level 2 Over 50 miles/day: Level 2 essential *Factor 2: Electricity Rate Structure* Time-of-use rates with 3X+ spread: Level 2 saves significantly Flat-rate pricing: Cost difference minimal *Factor 3: Workplace Charging Access* Free workplace charging: Level 1 works as backup No workplace charging: Level 2 essential for daily drivers *Factor 4: Electrical Panel Capacity* Can support Level 2: Install it Need $2K-$4K panel upgrade: Consider load management system ($400-$800) *Factor 5: Vehicle Battery Size* Small battery (40-60 kWh): Level 1 more viable Large battery (75-135 kWh): Level 2 necessary *LEVEL 2 VS PUBLIC CHARGING COMPARISON:* I also interviewed 12 EV owners who relied on public charging (no home charging available). Their costs: Public DC fast charging: $298/month average Level 2 home charging equivalent: $36/month *Savings: $262/month with Level 2* *Payback: 5.5 months* (vs public charging) ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video presents research findings from 80 EV owners tracked over 90 days. Individual costs vary based on your daily mileage, electricity rates, charging schedule, vehicle efficiency, and local installation costs. Results shown are averages from this specific study group. Always calculate your own costs based on your utility rates and driving patterns. This is educational research, not financial advice. 💡 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: I'm an independent researcher analyzing EV charging data, solar contracts, and battery warranties. I don't own EVs or solar—I study owner data and bills to protect consumers from expensive mistakes. 📬 WHAT'S YOUR EXPERIENCE? Drop your data below: 📍 Charger type: Level 1 or Level 2? 🚗 Daily miles: ___ 💰 Monthly charging cost: $___ ⚡ Rate structure: Flat or Time-of-use? ✅ Worth it? Yes / No Your data helps other EV shoppers! 👇 **Subscribe for research-based EV & solar analysis every Tuesday, Thursday, saturday #Level2charger #Level1charging #EVcharging #electricvehicle #TeslaCharging #homecharging #EVcost #chargingspeed #EVresearch #LogicForge