Rapid charging

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rapid charging

What is rapid charging?

Rapid charging for electric cars is a high-speed charging method that delivers a significant amount of power to the vehicle's battery in a short period, typically using DC charging.

This allows drivers to recharge their EVs quickly. It's not unheard of to get from 10-80% charge in less than 30 minutes.

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What is AC charging?

AC charging for EVs is essentially slow charging, often used when charging at home or work.

What is a battery electric vehicle?

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses the electrical energy from rechargeable batteries to power an electric motor (or motors).

What is DC charging?

DC charging bypasses the onboard converter of (EVs) to allow for much faster charging than AC charging.

How does an electric vehicle work?

An electric car, also known as a battery electric vehicle or EV, uses one or more electric motors to move the vehicle.

What is a supercharger?

A supercharger is a form of forced induction that forces more air into the cylinders of an engine to produce more power.

What is a plug-in hybrid car?

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is a vehicle that has a slightly larger battery than a regular hybrid, so it travels further just using electricity.

What exactly is a hybrid car?

A hybrid car is one that combines a petrol or diesel engine with an electric motor. They tend to consume less fuel and emit less CO2 than a car with just a petrol or diesel engine.

What is meant by kWh in an electric car?

KiloWatts per hour (kWh) is the measurement of energy that an electric vehicle can store in its batteries.

How is kilometres per hour different to miles per hour?

Kilometres per hour is a measurement of speed, expressing the number of kilometres that can be travelled in one hour.