WKBT March 17, 2021 10:18 AM Philip Reed Posted: Updated: Getty Images While I commuted in an electric car for six years people often asked me, “How long does it take to charge your EV?” It was a tricky question to answer for at least four reasons: You never charge from empty, unless a tow truck dragged you home. There are different levels of charging ranging from household current (really slowww) to superchargers (pretty fast). Electric car ranges vary from about 100 miles up to 350 miles, each of which takes a different time to charge. You’re almost always doing something else while you charge. Like sleeping, working or shopping.