AC charging is the most common type and includes ___ charging in North America.

AC charging is the most common type and includes ___ charging in North America.

• A. Level 1
• B. Level 1 and Level 2
• C. Level 2
• D. Level 2 and Level 3

Answer: (B)

AC charging delivers alternating current to the vehicle’s onboard charger, which converts it to direct current for the battery. In North America, the common AC charging options are Level 1 and Level 2. Level 1 uses a standard 120-volt household outlet and provides about 1.4 to 1.9 kW, which is slow but convenient for topping up overnight. Level 2 uses a 240-volt supply with dedicated EV charging equipment and can deliver roughly several kilowatts up to around 19 kW, allowing much faster charging at home, work, or public stations. Level 3 is DC fast charging and does not use AC; it bypasses the onboard charger. So, AC charging typically encompasses Level 1 and Level 2.

AC charging delivers alternating current to the vehicle’s onboard charger, which converts it to direct current for the battery. In North America, the common AC charging options are Level 1 and Level 2. Level 1 uses a standard 120-volt household outlet and provides about 1.4 to 1.9 kW, which is slow but convenient for topping up overnight. Level 2 uses a 240-volt supply with dedicated EV charging equipment and can deliver roughly several kilowatts up to around 19 kW, allowing much faster charging at home, work, or public stations. Level 3 is DC fast charging and does not use AC; it bypasses the onboard charger. So, AC charging typically encompasses Level 1 and Level 2.