Charging your electric car: everything you need to know about charging modes
Thu Aug 01, 2024 7:31 am
If you have just bought an electric car, you may be a little confused about charging and the type of connector and charging cable specifications to choose. There is no need to panic!
Charging cable manufacturers provide you with a quick guide to the basics so that you don't feel confused about charging your electric car.
Charging modes
First of all, before discussing the various types of connectors, you need to understand the modes that can be used to charge your EV. The following 4 charging modes define how the communication between the charging infrastructure and the car is managed:
Mode 1
This requires charging from a traditional non-dedicated household socket via the power cable that is usually provided with the vehicle. Here, there is no communication between the infrastructure and your car. This means that there is no real control over the charging process, so this solution is not recommended as a common method for charging your vehicle.
If you prefer to charge at home, make sure to have your power supply checked by a professional electrician to avoid overheating of the circuits.
Mode 2
This mode also requires charging from a traditional household socket, this time dedicated or non-dedicated. The difference from Mode 1 is that the charging is directly controlled by a device integrated into the charging cable.
Mode 3
Mode 3 corresponds to charging via a charger directly integrated into a charging station or wallbox. It is recommended for everyday charging.
The charging station can be located in a public area (street, parking lot, etc.) or in a private area (home, workplace, etc.) and has a dedicated circuit, making this mode safer than charging from a household socket. It usually uses alternating current (AC) to provide normal to fast charging (between 3.7 kW and 22 kW).
Mode 4
This mode corresponds to charging on fast charging infrastructure mainly on highways and in some parking lots and public places. They offer a rated power of at least 50 kW in direct current, which means that a considerable range can be obtained quickly (usually between 20 and 30 minutes).
Charging times may vary depending on the technical characteristics of the car.
For details on custom cable standards, visit the information websites in different languages: https://www.caboev.com/
Charging cable manufacturers provide you with a quick guide to the basics so that you don't feel confused about charging your electric car.
Charging modes
First of all, before discussing the various types of connectors, you need to understand the modes that can be used to charge your EV. The following 4 charging modes define how the communication between the charging infrastructure and the car is managed:
Mode 1
This requires charging from a traditional non-dedicated household socket via the power cable that is usually provided with the vehicle. Here, there is no communication between the infrastructure and your car. This means that there is no real control over the charging process, so this solution is not recommended as a common method for charging your vehicle.
If you prefer to charge at home, make sure to have your power supply checked by a professional electrician to avoid overheating of the circuits.
Mode 2
This mode also requires charging from a traditional household socket, this time dedicated or non-dedicated. The difference from Mode 1 is that the charging is directly controlled by a device integrated into the charging cable.
Mode 3
Mode 3 corresponds to charging via a charger directly integrated into a charging station or wallbox. It is recommended for everyday charging.
The charging station can be located in a public area (street, parking lot, etc.) or in a private area (home, workplace, etc.) and has a dedicated circuit, making this mode safer than charging from a household socket. It usually uses alternating current (AC) to provide normal to fast charging (between 3.7 kW and 22 kW).
Mode 4
This mode corresponds to charging on fast charging infrastructure mainly on highways and in some parking lots and public places. They offer a rated power of at least 50 kW in direct current, which means that a considerable range can be obtained quickly (usually between 20 and 30 minutes).
Charging times may vary depending on the technical characteristics of the car.
For details on custom cable standards, visit the information websites in different languages: https://www.caboev.com/
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