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rapid charging

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Too Afraid to Ask

Rapid charging is a way to quickly charge an electric car's battery. However, using it too often can be bad for the battery's long-term health.

Technical Definition

Rapid charging refers to charging an electric vehicle (EV) at a high power level, allowing for quicker replenishment of the battery. While convenient, frequent use of rapid charging can negatively impact battery health over time.

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"you shouldn't use rapid charging too much. You should only charge between 20 and 80%."

Petrol Ped - Driving The 911 GTS Hybrid And The ICE Cayman / Boxster Are BACK! Car Chat 10:08

"...I've done the rapid charging because you know I've been up to Coffs Harbour twice and I stopped at Glenbrook on the way up..."

091 - Geely EX5 a strong value option for EV ownership Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast 33:20

"[812.7s] I still don't. [814.7s] If you use an EV a lot, I don't get the why you need more than 300 miles [819.0s] because you need to have a break before then anyway, with rapid charging and..."

The Ultimate £5k vs £15k vs £30k Summer Car Battle | Ep 85 | Drive Torque Podcast Drive Torque Podcast 13:34

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