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Problem is, given a typical electric car like the , it can take 15 hours to charge the battery from empty to its EPA-rated 75-mile range from that standard household source. Most plug-in cars have a J1772 port, letting them plug into public charging stations.
Q: How long/far does one have to drive a car to recharge a dead battery after receiving a jump-start? â Marvin Goldstein, Blue Bell, Pa. A: The general rule is you should drive the car for 15 to 30 minutes after a jump-start to make sure the battery gets a decent charge.However, if the battery was close to being completely discharged, it will need to be hooked up to a charger to top it off. Marvin Goldstein, Blue Bell, Pa. A: The general rule is you should drive the car for 15 to 30 minutes after a jump-start to make sure the battery gets a decent charge.