Introduction to Electric Vehicles·10 min read·
beginner

Charging Basics

AC vs DC and what those numbers on the charger mean.

You'll learn
  • Understand charging basics
  • Recognize the key vocabulary
  • Apply the concept to real vehicles

How power flows

Charging energy flow
Grid Charger Battery
Slower (2–22 kW). Uses the car's on-board charger to convert AC to DC. Ideal at home or work.
Formula
Time (h) ≈ Battery kWh ÷ Charger kW
Example: 80 kWh ÷ 11 kW ≈ 7.3 hours at home
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