Glossary / General

DC fast chargers

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

DC fast chargers are special stations that charge electric cars much faster than regular chargers. They help you get back on the road quickly, especially on long trips.

Technical Definition

DC fast chargers are high-power charging stations that provide direct current electricity to electric vehicles (EVs), allowing for much quicker charging times compared to standard AC chargers. They are essential for long-distance travel in EVs, as they can significantly reduce downtime during charging.

Hear It Discussed

"[155.1s] And Circle K are going to have 350 of them now with integrated rechargeries at Circle K. [161.5s] 400 kilowatt DC fast chargers in some of the best locations for drivers to pull off,"
BRIEFLY: ID.3 Neo, IONNA, BMW & more | 15 Apr 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 02:41

"For sure. I did get very high on life when I supercharged my Tesla here in in Santiago. I was high for two days because I had been staring at those bloody red dots for thousands of miles since I..."
Episode 561: Meet the Model X Owner Driving From the Arctic Circle to the Southernmost Tip of South America Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast 49:42

"The evy startup now has more than one thousand DC fast chargers at one high hundred and forty eight locations across the US, which is up forty percent from last year."
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Episodes Mentioning "DC fast chargers"

AD #4310 - Tata Pivots from JLR to China; Used EV Sales Surging; Lithium-Air Batteries Could Match Gas

Autoline Daily

Episode 561: Meet the Model X Owner Driving From the Arctic Circle to the Southernmost Tip of South America

Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast