AC and DC charging
- What are the differences in tariffs between AC and DC charging?
- How do you convert power from AC to DC for an EV?
- What is better for my situation, AC or DC charging?
- What is DC charging?
- What is AC charging?
- What is the difference between AC and DC?
- Does converting power from AC to DC vary depending on the device?
How do you convert power from AC to DC for an EV?
The power that comes from the grid is always AC power.
Therefore power always needs to be converted from AC to DC when charging an electric vehicle.
The technical difference between AC charging and DC charging is whether the power gets converted outside or inside the vehicle.
In the case of DC chargers (for fast charging of electric vehicles) this converter can be found inside the charger itself.
In this case, the converter inside the charger takes care of the conversion.
As a result, DC chargers are usually larger (and more expensive).
Therefore power always needs to be converted from AC to DC when charging an electric vehicle.
The technical difference between AC charging and DC charging is whether the power gets converted outside or inside the vehicle.
In the case of DC chargers (for fast charging of electric vehicles) this converter can be found inside the charger itself.
In this case, the converter inside the charger takes care of the conversion.
As a result, DC chargers are usually larger (and more expensive).
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