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49 kWh EV Battery Charging Time on 1.9 kW (120V 16A Level 1 NEMA 5-20)

Real-world charging duration (10–80%, 20–80%, and 0–100%), range added per hour, charging cost, and electrical circuit breaker sizing.

10% to 80% Charge Time20h 04m20%–80%: 17h 12m
Full 0% to 100% Time29h 18mGrid Energy: 54.4 kWh
Driving Range Added / Hour+9.8 km/h+6.1 miles / hour
Circuit Breaker Required20A (NEC)15.8A @ 120V (1P)

Charging Time & Electrical Specification Table (49 kWh @ 1.9 kW)

EV Battery Usable Capacity49 kWh
Charger Output Rating1.9 kW (120V 16A Level 1 NEMA 5-20)
10% to 80% Charging Time (Daily / Highway Optimal)20h 04m (20.06 hours)
20% to 80% Charging Time17h 12m (17.19 hours)
0% to 100% Full Charge Time (with BMS Tapering)29h 18m (29.31 hours)
Estimated Full Charge Cost (US / Germany / Sweden)$9.52 (US) · €18.5 (DE) · 89.76 kr (SE)
Continuous Current Draw & Breaker15.8 A @ 120V (1-Phase) → 20A NEC / 16A IEC Breaker

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to charge a 49 kWh EV battery at 1.9 kW?

Charging a 49 kWh electric vehicle battery from 10% to 80% on a 1.9 kW (120V 16A Level 1 NEMA 5-20) takes approximately 20h 04m (or 29h 18m for a full 0% to 100% charge including charger efficiency and BMS tapering).

What breaker size is required for a 1.9 kW EV charger?

At 120V (1-Phase), a 1.9 kW charger draws 15.8A continuously, requiring a 20A breaker under US NEC 625.41 (125% continuous load rule) or a 16A breaker under European IEC/NEK standards.