jlsoaz
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As best I can tell on a quick look the present L2 J1772 standard allows for AC Charging up to 19.2 kW, but the highest AC Charging I can see evidence of in the American markets is 10 kW (Toyota RAV4 EV).
http://www.toyota.com/rav4ev/features.html#!/mechanical_performance/4480" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I realize there may be things here I'm not getting right, but I am wondering if anyone can help me understand:
Is there such a thing as AC charging out there in this sparse area between 10 and 19.2 kW? Perhaps in Europe (Renault?). If not, why not? Is it a matter of the weight and cost of the onboard charger? Are there regulations in the US or elsewhere pertaining to going above 10 kW AC charging?
What about DC Charging below the 20 or 30 kW range, does this exist for EVs?
The lack of extended discussion (at least, from what little I can find) as to this mathematical middle ground seems a bit odd to me. In theory, that speed of charging would be something I'd be interested in, in some situations. Maybe it's just a matter of the fact that DC fast charge is faster and requires less onboard cost and weight.
http://www.toyota.com/rav4ev/features.html#!/mechanical_performance/4480" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I realize there may be things here I'm not getting right, but I am wondering if anyone can help me understand:
Is there such a thing as AC charging out there in this sparse area between 10 and 19.2 kW? Perhaps in Europe (Renault?). If not, why not? Is it a matter of the weight and cost of the onboard charger? Are there regulations in the US or elsewhere pertaining to going above 10 kW AC charging?
What about DC Charging below the 20 or 30 kW range, does this exist for EVs?
The lack of extended discussion (at least, from what little I can find) as to this mathematical middle ground seems a bit odd to me. In theory, that speed of charging would be something I'd be interested in, in some situations. Maybe it's just a matter of the fact that DC fast charge is faster and requires less onboard cost and weight.