DC FAST CHARGING Sample Clauses

DC FAST CHARGING. Direct current charging for electric vehicles allows for higher charging speeds, as DC current can be supplied directly to the electric vehicle’s battery at power levels normally higher than AC charging. The higher the DC power supplied, the faster the electric vehicle can be charged, provided the vehicle is designed to handle such power. A common DC power is 50 kW. Currently, 250+ kW DC fast charging is available on a number of vehicles, and speeds of up to 320 kW (at 350 amps of current at 200V to 920V power source) will be available on a limited basis. To illustrate the charging power difference between Level 2 AC and DC fast charging, a Level 2 7.2 kW AC charger will deliver about 27 miles of ▇▇▇ range per hour of charging, whereas a 50 kW DC fast charger will deliver well over 100 miles of range per hour.