Best EV Charger for Electric Trucks: Rivian, F-150 Lightning and Silverado EV Owners
Electric trucks carry big batteries, so charger speed matters more than it does for a small sedan. Here's what I learned about sizing a home charger for a truck.
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Key takeaways
- Big truck batteries make a 48-amp charger worth considering.
- Check your truck's maximum AC charging rate before buying anything larger.
- A long cable (24 ft or more) helps with large vehicles and odd port locations.
Why trucks need more charging speed
Electric pickups often have batteries roughly twice the size of a compact EV. On a slow charger, a mostly empty truck battery may not refill overnight. That's why many truck owners pick the fastest Level 2 setup their car and panel can handle.
Some trucks accept more than 48 amps of AC power, but only with special high-power equipment and a large dedicated circuit. For most homes, a 48-amp hardwired charger is the practical ceiling.
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Cable length and port location
Truck charge ports sit in different places depending on the brand, and trucks are long. A 24–25 ft cable gives you room to back in or pull in nose-first without stretching the cord across the floor.
Talk to an electrician first
A 48-amp charger needs a 60-amp circuit, which some older panels can't support. A licensed electrician can run a load calculation and tell you whether you need a panel upgrade or a smaller charger.
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