Charging Electric Vehicles

At Home Charging

The amount of time it takes to fully charge your vehicle at home depends on the electrical service of the outlet you’re using.

“Level I” chargers use a regular 110-volt outlet and depending on the size of your battery can fully charge your car in 12-24 hours.

“Level II” chargers require a 240-volt outlet (the same kind as your clothes dryer) and may require an electrician to install. Most people choose to install level II charging in their garage, but stations can also be installed outside and are even safe to use when it’s raining.

You can read more about at-home charging from the Alternative Fuels Data Center.

Public Charging

A growing network of public charging stations makes it easy to “top off your tank” when on the go! There are now over 100s of charging stations in Utah, including 243 “fast charge” stations that can fully charge a vehicle in 30 minutes. When you’re out and about, charging stations located at your favorite businesses around town make it easy to extend your range. Some stations even offer free charging!

Looking for a charger?

• View a list of public charging stations operated by Salt Lake City, where level II charging is free!
• Use PlugShare to find public and fast-charge stations near you.

Curious about how Utah is linking with other states?

ChargeWest (TM) is a collection of Intermountain West states which are committed to improving electric corridors across the western United States; building infrastructure on rural gateway communities, state and national parks, monuments, recreation areas and scenic by-ways. The states involved are Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.