Glossary / General

trickle charge

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A trickle charge is a slow way to charge. The idea is that charging slowly may be easier on the battery than charging quickly.

Technical Definition

A trickle charge is a very low-rate charging method that adds energy slowly. In EV discussions, the point is usually whether slow charging is gentler on the battery than faster charging, especially for overnight or convenience charging.

Hear It Discussed

"But I wonder if that's slow, not a trickle charge. [2599.4s] It's like seven kilowatts an hour. [2603.9s] So it definitely takes some time."
CarCast+Edmunds - Is now the time to buy a used EV? What’s in store for Ford’s new EV headquarters in Southern California? CarCast 43:13

"you've got solar and batteries so you can trickle charge as you need on your own power choice which is awesome"
128 - We drive the BYD Atto 1, and callers all get new cars! Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast 19:56

"you maybe could go to six or even three amps and just let it trickle charge."
159: The Tough Truth About Heavy Duty Electric Trucks Batteries Included 42:52