Where Can I Charge My Electric Car?

Congratulations! You’re the proud owner of a new electric vehicle, like a Volkswagen ID.4 from Volkswagen of Topeka. You’ll need to know where you can charge your electric car, whether on an errand in and around Topeka or heading to your favorite weekend getaway spot departing from Kansas City. Keep reading to learn more about electric car charging stations and an electric car charger for your home, from our expert service team.

Where Can I Charge My Electric Car in Topeka?

You have two main ways to charge your electric car in Topeka:

• Charge at home with a regular outlet or a special box installed by an electrician, making EV ownership very convenient.
• Head to a public charging station around the capital area.

We’ll get into more detail about these charging methods further into this article.

Electric Car Charger Types

When you’re spending all day in Topeka, you might need to start the day charging at home but then need to recharge at a public charger. There are several electric car charging stations around Manhattan if you need to charge in a pinch.

Find out more about the electric car charger types.

1. Domestic Outlet Home Charging (Regular Outlet) (Level 1 Charging): This electric car charger will charge your Volkswagen in 24 hours using a standard three-prong outlet. It’s the perfect charger for overnight charging. But this is the slowest version of charging, and it might not be right if you need a full charge by morning.
2. Installed Brand-Approved Domestic Charging (Level 2 Charging): This electric car charger should be installed by a professional electrician. It can charge your battery overnight, typically between 8 to 10 hours. We recommend a Home Station from Electrify America.
3. Public Charging/DC Fast Charging (Level 2 Charging): Public electric car charging stations are typically found in malls, hotels, parking garages, and gas stations. They are the fastest option, delivering an 80 percent charge in as few as 30 minutes. When you purchase a new Volkswagen ID.4, you get three years of complimentary public charging through the Electrify America network. You can find these charging stations through the myVW app.

Are Electric Car Charging Stations Free? 

Many of them cost money, but they are still cheaper than gas prices, in general. Some of them might be free while others can cost between $7 to $15 to fully charge your vehicle. Most charge by the kilowatt-hour. Again, you’ll get three free years of public charging when you buy an ID.4.

The overall savings cost with electric vehicles is huge when compared to regular gas-powered vehicles. 

Learn More About Electric Car Chargers at Volkswagen of Topeka! 

Have any more questions? Contact us or call 785-390-9701. We’d be happy to answer your questions. If you want more information about the Volkswagen ID.4’s range, read our guide.