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Electrify America naming convention and Balanced power

Discussion in 'EV (Electric Vehicle) Discussion' started by Trollbait, Sep 9, 2022.

  1. Trollbait

    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    EA has established a naming convention to make it easier for the public to understand. They've open it the industry in hopes of getting it standardized.

    "Hyper-Fast: Indicates power delivery of up to 350kW, which can provide about 20 miles of driving range per minute of charging depending on the EV’s charging capability. (Green label & three bolt icons):

    Ultra-Fast: Indicates power delivery of up to 150kW, which can provide about 9 miles of driving range per minute of charging depending on the EV’s charging capability. (Teal label & two bolt icons)"
    https://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56900/#post-444731
    They should have gone with more distinct colors. In some photos, I can't tell them apart.

    The Balanced power chargers sound like how Superchargers have slower rates when two cars are using the same charger, but more flexible. With a single car, the Balanced charger can go to 350kW. For two cars, the minimum at either charger is 150kW. There is a max of 350kW between the pair. One car pulling 150kW means the other could draw up to 200kW. As one car ramps down, the unused power becomes available to the other car.

    Don't want to read too much into the description, but I'm guessing the minimum 150kW means that if your car can call for the amount or more, the charger will provide at least the 150 when the car calls for its max rate. If the EV can't use the full 150, the charger pair can then supply even more to the other car. A Bolt only draws 50, so a EV6 next it can get 300.
    Electrify America Introduces Balanced Charging; New Naming Scheme
     
  2. bisco

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    hopefully, by the time there is general acceptance of ev's, it will all be simplified for the public
     
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    Probably had a better chance of the public understanding by calling them Batman fast and X-Men fast. :p
     
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