I. How fast can I charge at ChargWell DC Charger?
A vehicle capable of the full 400 kW charging power can be charged in approximately 10-15 minutes, significantly faster than it takes at more common 50 kW charging stations today. Each charging station and point offers the potential of 60-240 kW. Smart logic inside the charger means all-electric vehicles equipped with a Combined Charging System (CCS) will automatically charge at the fastest rate their batteries can safely handle.
II. Can my electric vehicle charge with 400 kW?
Your electric vehicle (EV) determines the power it can charge. If your EV supports a maximum power of 70 kW, it won't matter if you charge it on a 150 kW or 400 kW charging station; you will still only get 70 kW. Most currently available EVs aren't yet able to charge at this power level. Many car manufacturers have announced that electric vehicles that will come in the near future can take advantage of high-power chargers.
III. Charging speed too slow?
The car determines the speed at which it can be charged most of the time.
Different reasons can lead to an extended charging time.
1. The temperature of the battery is too high or too low for high-power charging
- The outside temperature is very high or very low.
- You were driving fast before arriving at our site. This will also heat the battery.
- You have only driven briefly before coming to our site, and the battery hasn't reached its ideal charging temperature.
- Some cars precondition the battery if the user selects a charger as the target in the navigation system
2. Charging speed dependent on the battery's state of charge (SOC) level
- Typically, batteries can reach the maximum charging speed for a limited time during the charging session. Generally, the fuller the battery gets, the less charging power it can take from the station. This is the so-called charging curve, which varies from car to car. For your car's expected charging-curve / charging behavior, please refer to your manufacturer.
- Each electric vehicle has a maximum charging speed, which may be significantly lower than the charging station's maximum charging speed. For example, if your car's maximum charging speed is 100 kW, you will not be able to go beyond this speed, even if the charging station can deliver 400 kW. Please check your vehicle's maximum charging speed with the manufacturer.
