There are many ways to charge your electric vehicle’s battery pack. It can seem daunting to be faced with both fast and normal charging methods and various connector types. It is much simpler than you think! We’ll give you all the essential information in this guide.
It boils down to two key considerations: where and how fast. These are interconnected and will affect the charging speed of your EV, battery capacity, and type of charging system.
It is important to understand that there are three types of charging: Trickle Charge (AC Charge), DC Charge.
Trickle Charge
The slowest way to charge your EV at home is with a standard (3-prong) 220V outlet. This is not recommended for urgent situations. Consult with your electricity provider before using this method.
AC Charge
A wall box allows you to charge AC Household Charging 3-4 times faster. AC Public Charging is also possible.
DC Charge
A public DC Fast Charging Station with the power of 50kW or more is the fastest way to charge an EV. This method can charge your battery between 20 and 80% in just 40 minutes. 40 minutes. Some stations offer more than 150kW of super-fast charging.
Terminology: It’s Good To Know!
Although there are many terms for charging stations, they all refer to the same thing: charging station (charging outlet), charging plug, charging port and charger) and EVSE.
First: Public Charging Vs. Home
There are two options: either charging your EV at your home with your domestic mains electricity or using public charging stations. You will be able to charge your EV at different speeds and types.
Option 1:
Home Charging
Around 80% of all EV portable charger for Tesla are currently charged at home. Owners charge their batteries overnight and wake up with a fully charged battery. This provides enough EV range to meet most people’s daily travel needs.
There are two types of home charging options: Trickle Charge, which is used with household current, and AC Household Charge when a wall box is installed. These are the main differences:
Trickle Charge
Charges your EV using a standard (3-prong) 220V adapter that came with it. You can simply plug the other end into your EV.
- Installation of additional charging equipment is not required
- Charges can deliver a 13-16 km range per hour
- Charging speed: approximately. Charging speed: approx.
Trickle Charge should only be used in emergencies when your battery is low and you are unable to drive to a station or access an AC wall box at your home. Because household electricity can cause issues with electric loads and electricity bills, it is not recommended to use. For maximum reliability and security, it is recommended to purchase an ICCB (In Cable Control Box), cable for Trickle Charge.
AC Household Charging Including Wall Box
This is the most popular and recommended home charging option
Allows you to charge your device through a 230V outlet. This allows you to charge 3-4 times faster than Trickle Charge depending on how fast your charger and model accept it.
This is especially useful if your vehicle has a full charge overnight. It takes approximately 6 hours to fully recharge a 40 kWh car battery.
Installation of a dedicated EV charging wall box is required.
It is ideal if you have a driveway or garage in which it can be placed
You may be eligible for financial incentives to reduce your purchase and installation cost in your area or country.
Option 2:
Public Charging Stations
These stations are becoming more convenient due to the growing network. They can be found in urban centres and let you charge your phone on the move if you have to travel long distances.
Public Charging Is AC Charging Via A Wall Box, Or DC Fast Charging In Most Cases
Both options are faster than charging at home. AC Public Charging can charge your vehicle up to 3-10 times faster than AC Home Charging depending on how fast the charging station output is and how much you have to charge AC Chargers. The following figures demonstrate that all DC Charging stations can be considered fast.