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The difference between AC ev charger and DC ev charger, Which charger is better for EV?

The difference between AC ev charger and DC ev charger, Which charger is better for EV?

Time: December 19th at 4:30pm

1. AC ev charger

   1.1 Description

       Charging the power battery through the on-board charger, is low-powered and slow.

       AC charging pile connects the charging socket to the on-board charger to charge the power battery,  that only plays the role of controlling power supply, without charging module.

   1.2 Advantage

   Small size, easy to install, low price, slow charging has a certain protective effect on the car battery.

   1.3 Weakness

   Slow charging

   1.4 Appearance

   ac ev charger Appearance

   1.5 AC charger main paramenters

MaterialABS+PC
InstallationWall-mounted: 270*132*362mm(W*D*H)Floor-standing: 270*194*1500mm(WD*H)
SizeWall-mounted/floor-standing
ProtectionIP55,IK08
Input/Output220VAC±20%/ 50Hz±5Hz
Power Factor≥0.98
Output current32A
Output Power3.7KW-11KW
Cable length5 Meters (Custom)
charging methodSwipe card
Charging connection methodMode C (with gun)
Communication methodBlue tooth, WIFi, Ethernet/4G (Optional)
HMI4.3 inch LCD
Protective functionOver voltage protection, over current protection, short circuit protection, lightning protection, emergency stop protection,
PE connection detection protection, LIN reverse connection detection protection, over temperature protection,
anti-dumping protection, leakage protection (A type leakage MCB)
Operating temperature-30℃-60℃
Storage temperature-40℃-85℃
Operating Humidity≤95%, non-condensing

   1.6 Price

       $200.00 - $400.00

   1.7 Application

       Small size, can be mounted to the wall and can be installed in many different places. Home, garage.

2. DC ev charger

     2.1 Description

   Directly charge the power battery with high power and fast charging. The DC charging post converts AC power to DC power and charges the EV battery directly through the charging jack.

   There are multiple charging modules.

   The input voltage of DC charging post is 380V, the power is usually above 60kw, and it only takes 20-150 minutes for a full charge.

   2.2 Advantage

   High power, fast charging, more intelligent

   2.3 Weakness

    High price

   2.4 Appearance

dc ev fast charger Appearance

   2.5 DC charger main paramenters

Power Suppply3P+N+PE
Rated Voltage400VAC±15%(50/60Hz)
THDi≤5%
Efficiency≥95%
Power Factor≥0.98
Connector TypeCCS Combo 2
Output Voltage150-1000V
Maximum Output Current250A
Output Power Rating120-240kW(Max)
Output Voltage Accuracy≤0.5%
Output Current Accuracy≤±5%
HMI7-Inch touch screen
Charging MethodRFID Card
Cable LengthCellular modem:GSM/4G (optional)LAN:10/100 Base-T Ethernet
Communication ProtocolOCPP 1.6J
Operating Noise Level≤60dBA
Ingress Protection(IP/IK rating)IP54/IK08
Power MeterAccuracy Class 1 energy meter
EnclosureGalvanized steel
Product Dimension700 x 550 x 1800mm(W x D x H)
Package Dimension950 x 720 x 1950mm(W x D x H)
ProtectionOver Current,Under Voltage,Over Voltage,Short Circuit,Residual Current, Surge Protection,
Over Temperature,Ground Protection
Certification StandardEN/IEC 61851-1、EN/IEC 61851-23、EN/IEC 61851-24、EN/IEC62196-1、EN/IEC62196-3
Operating Temperature-35℃ to +50℃
Storage Temperature–40°C to +75°C
Maximum Installation Height≤2000m
Operating Humidity5%–95% RH

   1.6 Price

       $7000.00 - $30000.00

   1.7 Application

   DC charging piles are suitable for scenarios with high charging time requirements, such as charging stations for operating vehicles such as cabs,

   buses and logistics vehicles, and public charging piles for passenger cars.

3.AC & DC charging method

 AC & DC ev charging method

The AC charging post is to take the AC power from the grid, through the car's slow charging interface, through the car's internal charger to convert the AC power into DC power, and then input into the battery. Therefore, AC charging will not damage the car's battery, but has the effect of battery maintenance. The DC charging pile, on the other hand, converts AC power from the grid into DC power, which is delivered to the car's fast charging port and directly into the battery for charging.

4. main comparison

AC ev chargerDC ev charger
CategoryIn-ground type, wall-mounted type, advertising type, mobile typeOne-piece, split type
ApplicationPublic parking lots, private parking spaces, residentialOperating vehicle charging stations, public charging posts, large shopping centers
Charging methodVehicle charger requiredDirect charging of electric vehicle batteries
Input Voltage220V380V
Output Voltage220V200V-700V
Charging power7kw、14kw30kw-200kw
Charging time8-15H20-150 H
Price(device)$200.00 - $600.00$7000.00 - $30000.00

5. Which charger is better for EV?

In fact, the main difference between ac and dc charger is the speed of charging, and cost, dc cost is very high, the general family, parking spaces will not be used, DC is generally applied to the location with fast charging needs, so who is better, is not valid, fast charging = use DC.



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