Glossary / General

DC fast charging

84 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

DC fast charging is a quick way to plug in an electric truck and get it charged fast.

Technical Definition

Direct Current (DC) fast charging delivers high power directly to a vehicle’s battery, enabling rapid recharging compared to AC chargers.

Hear It Discussed

"Upgraded to an 800 volt architecture that unlocks 350 kW DC fast charging and a 10 to 80 time on its big battery of 22 minutes."
BRIEFLY: ID.Buzz, Superchargers, Ford Europe & more | 16 May 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 03:58

"[756.7s] 30 to 160 kilowatts out of a charging to the car um i was finding i was getting 100 to 130 [764.5s] so the first two stops so it wasn't too bad it told me i'd stop for about usually 20 25..."
121 - The Farizon Electric Van owner review, and our Skoda Reviews Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast 12:18

"We were just waiting in line for the car to charge... baked into the car"
Episode 563: A Long-Awaited Supercharging Feature Debuts Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast 10:02