- Most hybrid vehicles can be plugged into a standard household outlet for charging.
- Level 1 charging: Uses a normal 120-volt household outlet and typically provides a charging rate of 1 to 2 miles of range per hour of charging.
- Level 2 charging: Requires a 240-volt charging station and can charge a hybrid vehicle much faster, typically providing a charging rate of 10 to 20 miles of range per hour.
2. Public Charging Stations
- Many public places offer charging stations for electric and hybrid vehicles, including:
- Shopping malls
- Grocery stores
- Parking garages
- Rest stops
- Workplace parking lots
3. DC Fast Charging
- DC fast chargers are the fastest way to charge a hybrid car, can provide a charging rate of up to 80% of the battery's capacity in about 30 minutes.
- DC fast charging is typically found at public charging stations and requires a special charging port on the vehicle.
