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Re:BYD says new fast-charging system could be as quick as fi... by MrBuddyCasino on Tuesday March 18, 2025 @06:35AM (#43397769)
At 1000V, 1000A require 0.13cm wire diameter[0] over 2 Meter with 5V voltage drop, just 15 AWG.

[0] https://www.omnicalculator.com/physics/amp-to-wire-size

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Re:BYD says new fast-charging system could be as quick as fi... by jankeymeulen on Tuesday March 18, 2025 @08:02AM (#43398382)
A 5V drop at 1000 Amps also means 5000 Watts of heat generated, you probably want something with less of a drop.
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Re:BYD says new fast-charging system could be as quick as fi... by MrBuddyCasino on Tuesday March 18, 2025 @09:11AM (#43399019)
There will be free hot showers, electrically heated Brazilian-style.
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Re:BYD says new fast-charging system could be as quick as fi... by pxndx on Tuesday March 18, 2025 @06:51AM (#43397873)
Yeah that turns the cable into a 5kW space heater.
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