‘Lil Electric Cheat Sheet
- AC: Alternating Current. It is the type of electricity that flows in both directions at regular intervals. For EV drivers, AC chargers are typically slower than DC chargers, AC current is the kind of power that comes from the power plant to homes and businesses.
- DC: Direct Current. It is the type of electricity that flows in only one direction. and is the type of power that comes from a battery. DC chargers are faster than AC chargers and can deliver up to 300kW of power. This means that an EV can be charged to full in a matter of minutes.
- kW: Kilowatt. It is a unit of power that measures the rate at which energy is being transferred. The motor in an EV typically has a power output of several hundred kW. The kW rating of a charger indicates how much power it can deliver.
- kWh: Kilowatt Hour. It is a unit of energy that measures the amount of power consumed over a period of time. The battery in an EV typically has a capacity of several kWh. The kWh rating of an EV charger indicates how much energy it can deliver in an hour.
- AMP: Ampere. Unit of measurement that indicates the speed of electric current flow. If you have a battery with a high amp-hour rating, you will need a charger with a high amp rating to charge it quickly.
- Volt: Voltage. Unit of electrical pressure that measures the force that pushes electrons through a conductor. The voltage of an EV charger determines how much power it can deliver.
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