Glossary / General

DC charging

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DC charging means the electricity goes straight into the car’s battery, which can charge it faster than the usual AC charging you see at most stations.

Technical Definition

Direct Current (DC) charging refers to the process of delivering electrical power directly from a source, such as a wall outlet or solar panel, to an electric vehicle’s battery without converting it to Alternating Current (AC). This allows for faster charging times compared to traditional AC methods.

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