Did you know the first EV came out in the 1830s? But, after World War II, gasoline cars became the top choice for many years. However, nowadays, due to climate change, electric vehicles are making a solid comeback as people look for greener ways of transporting options.
It’s crucial to understand how to charge modern cars in order to take full advantage of this evolution. In this article, we have shared how EV charging works, the types of EV chargers, and the factors that influence the cost of EV charging.
Electric cars have to be recharged like refueling a traditional car, as it is recharging the battery of an electric car. Unlike other cars, electric cars are charged through an outlet like a mobile phone.
Moreover, there are three types of chargers: the first is sometimes referred to as the fast-charging mode, which only takes a little time to charge the battery of the car, and the other fully is the normal charging mode, which takes a relatively longer time.
This powering-up is crucial since electric cars employ motors that are drawn through battery power instead of gas engines. These batteries require frequent powering-up to allow the car to keep on running.
Besides, the capacity of the battery and the number of charging stations available determines the range and performance of the car. Thus, energizing an EV battery is very important for proper driving of the car to efficiency.
These are faster chargers than Level 1 and are typically identified in homes, offices, and public charging stations. They also present a good working efficiency measured in charges per cost.
Determine the right type of charger by your driving style and charging requirements. If you have a short commute and can charge your car overnight, then a Level 1 charger could be enough.
However, if you use your car mostly for longer trips or need faster charging ability, then install a Level 3 charger or at least have access to a Level 2. Always consider the compatibility of the charger with your vehicle and the installation cost.
Mode 1 is the simplest and slowest method, using a standard household socket without any communication between the EV and the charge point. Due to safety concerns and its slow speed, people rarely use this.
Mode 2 also uses a household socket but includes an In-Cable Control and Protection Device (IC-CPD) for added safety. What makes mode 2 charging suitable is that it offers 3.7 kW of power that lets you charge overnight.
Mode 3 involves a dedicated EV charging station connected to an AC power source. It can deliver up to 22 kW and includes safety features and communication capabilities to monitor and manage the replenishing process. This mode is more common among people.
Mode 4 or DC fast energizing, eliminates the need for the charger that’s normally integrated into the vehicle. This mode helps to deliver a high level of power supply which means the powering-up capacity is quite high and that can be attributed to the use of fast replenishing stations that are near the highways.
The CCS connector is available in two versions: One type is “CCS1,” which is used in North America, and the second type is used in Europe, known as Type 2 (CCS2). This system uses the J1772 or Type 2 connector with more pins for DC fast charging; hence, it is more flexible. Further, you can utilize the same port for alternate current and direct current.
CHAdeMO is a type of charging being advanced in Japan and is mainly associated with fast energizing through the use of direct current. It has bi-directional chargability that enables the vehicle to feed power back into the grid or even a home. Many Asian automobile manufacturers, like Nissan of Japan, use the CHAdeMO charging connector, especially in the Nissan Leafs.
Tesla has its connector for the Supercharger network, intended for high-speed DC charging of Tesla vehicles. The connector is sleek in look designed for simple use, and specially built for 200+ kW power delivery. Tesla models such as the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y use this connector.
Several factors can influence the overall cost of powering-up your EV:
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