The difference between the two is the charging time and the power. DC chargers give you faster charging speeds at higher power levels. The higher the kW listed on the app, the faster the charging speed you’ll get.
AC chargers deliver alternating current (AC) power from the grid directly to your electric vehicle (EV). This power must pass through the onboard charger before reaching the traction battery. Since the onboard charger handles the AC to direct current (DC) conversion, this process can take some time and may be limited by the onboard charger’s power output. Consequently, AC charging typically takes longer to fully charge your vehicle. Our AC chargers can provide up to 22 kW of power, depending on the charger’s location.
DC chargers, also known as Fast or Rapid Chargers, bypass the onboard charger and its conversion limitations by supplying direct current (DC) power straight to the battery. This allows for significantly faster charging speeds. DC chargers use a more robust system to convert power to DC, making them larger than AC wallbox. They can deliver more power to the car, enabling the EV battery to reach 80% charge in a much shorter time compared to AC chargers. Depending on the location, our DC chargers can deliver between 50 kW and 400 kW of power.