Most Common DC Fast Chargers
CHAdeMO Charging Stations
Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and other Japanese businesses collaborated to create CHAdeMO, which is a type of charging method. CHAdeMO chargers are the most widely used in the United States as of 2016 and can charge an electric car or vehicle up to 62.5 kW.
SAE Combo Charging System
The SAE combo charging system (CCS) is the conventional charging option for many American and German automobile companies, such as BMW, General Motors, Ford, Volkswagen, and others. Many SAE Combi chargers are not available in the United States because they can only supply up to 50 kW of power.
Tesla Supercharging
The Tesla Supercharger is in a class of its own when it comes to DC fast charging. The maximum output of the Tesla Supercharger is 145 kW for each plug-in. This allows any Tesla to charge up to 16 times faster than other DC fast chargers, with the only limitation being that only Tesla vehicles can utilize the Tesla Supercharger.
How Fast is Fast Enough for Home EV Charging?
You can charge your electric vehicle battery at any time. You’ll get the most out of your battery if you charge it when convenient for you. It doesn’t employ excessive charging rates to push your battery or utilize idle time while your car is parked at night. The ideal home EV charger offers these benefits:
- Recoups your daily driving range in just a few hours
- Fully recharges your battery overnight on the occasions that you arrive home on low charge (after a long trip, etc)
- Doesn’t require major upgrades to your home electrical service
A charger that delivers 20-30 miles of range per hour charged is ideal for US drivers who cover about 37 miles each day on average (6.6-10 kW power delivery). Recharging takes only two hours, even if the battery is near empty, and a fully depleted 100 kWh battery can be charged entirely overnight. To charge at those rates will not necessitate major electrical service upgrades in the vast majority of homes. In most cases, you will just need a level 2 EV charging station installed at your home.
Why Level 2 Is Best For Home Charging
240V level 2 chargers provide a bigger “pipeline” for electricity to flow to your electric vehicle. They can charge up to 15 times faster than level 1 charges, also known as trickle chargers. Tesla Mobile Connector, Wall Connector, and the wireless Tesla charging station are different types of Level 2 chargers. If you’re in need of Tesla charging station installation, contact Gridic Electrical Services today. Level 2 charging is the best for you if any of these things are true:
- You don’t want to (or can’t) rely heavily on Supercharging stations
- You have a long daily commute
- Your electric utility offers time of use (TOU) discounts for nighttime charging
- You want to use the self-charging upgrade
- You really want to enjoy driving the heck out of your electric vehicle
EV Charging Station Technicians In Lafayette
When you contact Gridic Electrical Services, you will speak to a team of certified professionals that are eager to assist you in selecting the ideal EV charging station at the best price. Every customer is treated like family by our staff, and we will go above and beyond to ensure your complete satisfaction. So, whether you are looking for a single station or a bank of them for your business, our team can help. With expert workmanship, best-in-class charging stations, and unmatched customer care, Gridic Electrical Services has been the trusted name in electric vehicle charging station installation in Lafayette and the greater Louisiana area.