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fast chargers

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Fast chargers are special outlets that let electric cars fill up their batteries very quickly, so you can get back on the road fast.

Technical Definition

Fast chargers are high‑power charging stations that can add 80% of an EV’s battery in about 20–30 minutes, much quicker than standard Level 2 chargers.

Hear It Discussed

"he had to charge at a level two on the way back because he just wouldn't talk to any of the fast chargers in the area he was in. [393.1s] So that means that he sat there for five hours waiting for..."
CarCast+Edmunds - Used hybrid buying guide and Edmunds’ long-term fleet discussed. CarCast 06:26

"And this is usually on the road. There's these are normally fast chargers. They want to get in people in charge fast."
117 - You just bought an EV? Everything you need to know! Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast 09:15

"Fast chargers have surged more than 80% in the last two years. The number of fast chargers out there is 60,000 across the country."
2025 Lexus TX 350 AWD Delivers 3-Row Comfort Texas-Style America on the Road 03:43