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How Much Does It Take To Fully Charge An Electric Car? Know The Rate Per Unit

People are increasingly getting inclined towards electric vehicles and the government is also promoting them. Know how long does it takes to fully charge an electric car.

New Delhi: People are increasingly getting attracted towards electric vehicles in the country. Also due to the rising oil prices, people are turning to electric vehicles.

A large number of people in the country have bought electric cars. The government is also focusing on promoting electric vehicles and building electric stations. In this case, many people wonder how much money and how long it takes to fully charge an electric car, what is the rate of electric charging. Let's know more about it.

What are the charging rates?

With reference to charging rates for electric vehicles, the rates in Delhi are lower than in Mumbai. Charging a car in Mumbai costs Rs 15 per unit. In Delhi, low tension vehicles are charged Rs 4.5 per unit and high tension vehicles at Rs 5 per unit. It takes 20 to 30 units to charge the entire car. In such a case, the car can be fully charged for Rs. 120 to Rs. 150 in Delhi. On the other hand, it costs Rs 200 to Rs 400 in Mumbai. 

Time taken to charge?

Electric vehicles can be charged in two ways. It has a fast charging, which can charge the battery in 60 to 110 minutes. While slow charging or alternate charging takes 6 to 7 hours. 

Once charged, how far the car runs?

How far the car can run once it is charged, depends on its engine. Normally with a battery of 15 KMH a car run up to 100 kilometers. In this case, the distance that will be covered can be estimated according to the battery of the electric car. On the other hand, some Tesla cars can run up to 500 km once charged.

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