Investing in an electric vehicle (EV) allows us to avoid costly gas station visits while simultaneously preserving our health and the environment. However, there is still a learning curve when it comes to charging, both in terms of cost and duration.In general, there are a few more considerations. One, charging your battery from empty to full will not happen very often. Since EV drivers are far more likely to "top off" their batteries, actual charging times are comparatively faster. (Generally speaking, to maximize battery life, manufacturers advise maintaining a charge between 20 and 80 percent.)