edatoakrun
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But not any that I've seen for CHAdeMO, yet...
I've be looking forward to lower-kW DC since I live in an region where (other than on the I-5 corridor) there will probably not be enough BEV/BEVx/PHEV traffic to support ~50 kW (or higher) multi-charger stations for many years to come.
In low traffic areas, the kW output of DC chargers will probably be determined largely by the existing infrastructure, whatever the store/restaurant that wants to encourage BEV/PHEV stops can install at relatively low cost.
Give Bosch/BMW credit where due, in realizing that lower-than ~50kW fast charging has a lot going for it, particularly at this lower price point:
I hope Bosch will bring a CHAdeMO model out soon, though we might not see it at ~the same (BMW subsidized?) price.
And in case you missed it, ABB announced a few months back:
http://insideevs.com/1500-abb-dc-chargers-installed-dc-wallbox-comming/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
While I expect DC charge stations will eventually replace AC for homes as well as public sites, I hope ABB and others have the foresight to see there will be a significant market for low cost public DC in the USA very soon.
I've be looking forward to lower-kW DC since I live in an region where (other than on the I-5 corridor) there will probably not be enough BEV/BEVx/PHEV traffic to support ~50 kW (or higher) multi-charger stations for many years to come.
In low traffic areas, the kW output of DC chargers will probably be determined largely by the existing infrastructure, whatever the store/restaurant that wants to encourage BEV/PHEV stops can install at relatively low cost.
Give Bosch/BMW credit where due, in realizing that lower-than ~50kW fast charging has a lot going for it, particularly at this lower price point:
BMW of North America has launched its own DC fast charger. A joint development between BMW and Bosch, the BMW i DC Fast Charger can charge an i3 to 80 percent in 30 minutes. It’s about half the size of most DC chargers (31x19x12 inches), weighs around 100 pounds, and can be mounted on a wall, a first for DC fast chargers.
Beemer’s box also has a comparatively low price tag – $6,548 for authorized BMW partners.
The company decided to go with a 24 kW charging rate “because it’s easier to install, it’s lighter and on the charging time for the i3 it doesn’t make much of a difference,”...
I hope Bosch will bring a CHAdeMO model out soon, though we might not see it at ~the same (BMW subsidized?) price.
And in case you missed it, ABB announced a few months back:
...Next step for ABB is to move DC fast chargers from public domain to homes. First will be in China with DC wallbox with 10 or 20 kW power for Denza EV customers.
More details on that system (in partnership with Denza) can be found here.
http://insideevs.com/denza-opens-new-chapter-ev-charging-dc-wallbox/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
We believe that a similar device will sooner or later will come to Europe and North America and when this happen this could be first such charger on the market ever...
http://insideevs.com/1500-abb-dc-chargers-installed-dc-wallbox-comming/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
While I expect DC charge stations will eventually replace AC for homes as well as public sites, I hope ABB and others have the foresight to see there will be a significant market for low cost public DC in the USA very soon.