Electric vehicle battery capable of 98% charge in less than ten minutes

Re:Electric vehicle battery capable of 98% charge in less th... by Maxion on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @02:39AM (#31735481)

Fast charging is really only relevant in two scenarios:

1) You want to travel further in one go than the cars range

2) You do not have access to at home charging

For those who can charge at home, fast charging is really only needed for longer road trips. Current new cars like the Kia EV6 can fast charge at around 200 kW reliably, that means 20%-80% in around 15 minutes. For the vast majority of people this will be fast enough to be comfortable.

This generation of EVs are already very mature technology. Couple one with a 22kW home charger and you'll have very comfortable and stress free traveling.

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Re:Electric vehicle battery capable of 98% charge in less th... by neoberg on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @03:39AM (#31735893)

The second point is a big issue in pretty much anywhere outside of the US. Living in houses with a private garage is not that common.

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Re:Electric vehicle battery capable of 98% charge in less th... by speedgoose on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @04:55AM (#31736335)

It’s not difficult to put chargers in garages for appartements complex or even in the street. It’s very common in Oslo for example.

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