DC charging stations transmit power directly to the electric vehicle's battery. Charging is carried out with direct current. Every EV has its own limiter that determines the maximum charging power from fast-charging stations. All DC charging stations operate on three-phase current. They come with all possible "extras" for charging stations, having the option for one, two, or three cables. Every DC charging station, except the DC Wallbox 24, can have one or two DC charging cables and one AC cable. CHAdeMO and CCS2 are the standards for fast charging.
ABB is a major innovator in DC charging stations. DC charging stations charge the vehicle directly into the battery, which is their main difference from AC charging stations. Charging is carried out with direct current. All DC charging stations operate on three-phase current. DC charging stations come with all the features a charging station can possibly have. All DC charging stations, except the DC Wallbox 24, can have one or two DC charging cables and one AC cable. There are two charging standards for DC charging stations: CHAdeMO and CCS2.
The main and perhaps most important convenience of DC charging stations is the speed with which they can charge an electric vehicle. While with AC average charging takes between 4–8 hours and mostly happens in the evening, with DC charging stations this is no longer the case, as the time there is in the range of 30 minutes. Older vehicles had limitations that allowed them to charge at only 50 kW at DC charging stations, but newer vehicles are now coming out that can accept up to 270 kW. As battery sizes have increased significantly since the first EVs entered the market, DC charging stations are getting progressively higher power outputs to match—with some already reaching up to 360 kW. ABB offers the fastest EV charging station, namely the Terra 360, where it takes only three minutes to reach a charge sufficient to travel 100 km. DC charging stations can charge your car in a matter of minutes and make things much easier for you, especially if you are traveling out of town or using your car for most of your daily routine.
Another very important aspect of DC charging stations is that, with more powerful DC charging stations, there is the option for two connectors, which will allow charging two cars simultaneously at a single DC charging station. Charging at DC charging stations can be started either via an access card or through a smartphone application, with payment being extremely convenient using a debit or credit card. You can find DC charging stations in large shopping malls, hotels, parking lots, etc. Fortunately, the number of DC charging stations is growing more and more, making it extremely easy to find DC charging stations near you. A number of websites and smartphone applications feature maps where you can find DC charging stations and check whether the station itself is available. All our DC charging stations feature internet connectivity options via Wi-Fi, 4G, and Bluetooth. With DC charging stations, you can organize the charging in such a way that if two cars with different sizes and battery capacities stop at a single DC charging station, the more powerful one will charge with more power, and the weaker battery will charge with less power, so that both cars will charge completely optimally. Another convenience of DC charging stations is that the two connectors can be different—one can be CHAdeMO and the other CCS 2—or both can be the same; everything is at the customer's request. It is expected that in 2023, the ABB company will release its newest product, “Terra 360,” and as the name suggests, it is about 360 kW DC charging stations. What will be different about this product is something that will captivate anyone interested in DC charging stations, namely the charging of four electric vehicles simultaneously; as you know, at this stage, the maximum number of cars that can be charged at a single charging station is two. All of this indicates that the era of electric cars and charging stations is only just beginning to grow more and more, and many more innovations and improvements await us in the coming years.
Definitely, DC charging stations are more expensive than AC charging stations, but the convenience for users of DC charging stations is immense, with the biggest advantage being the speed at which you can charge your car. Definitely, if you are looking for price and to experience the advantage of electric cars in this regard, DC charging stations are not what you are looking for. Still, if you have to travel on a longer trip, DC charging stations are your solution. The charging price can vary between 60-80 stotinki per minute. It is expensive, but you will hardly ever charge at such types of charging stations often. Still, there is an option to find DC charging stations that are free.
Safety is very important for DC charging stations because here we are talking about a much higher current. Our DC charging stations have all the necessary safeguards to be installed and used completely safely by users. They also have a specialized, custom-created cybersecurity certificate; upon request, any owner of DC charging stations can receive it. It describes the basis on which connectivity security is built, as well as purely technical details.
Megalan Power Management is always at your disposal and we are ready to help you make the right choice for DC charging stations, safe installation, commissioning, and warranty service.
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