The reason why there are two different ways of charging is because there are two different types of current. The abbreviation DC comes from the English \u201cdirect current\u201d. The big advantage of direct current is that it is easier to store in batteries. That's why electronics like cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc. use direct current. They need to store power in the batteries to work. Electric and plug-in hybrid cars are also portable, and need to store power in their batteries to be driven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternating current (AC) is a bit more advanced and has a rhythm that shifts back and forth. But it has the advantage of being more reliable than direct current, and cheaper to transmit over long distances. This is why alternating current is transmitted through power lines to your house, and used in wall outlets, for example. Stationary electronics that draw power directly from the wall outlet, such as light sources, geothermal heat pumps, washing machines, etc. use alternating current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The electricity grid supplies alternating current (AC), and that current needs to be converted to direct current (DC) if we want to charge and use our electric cars. This is done through a rectifier and can be identified as a box. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When AC charging is used, alternating current is converted to direct current through the electric vehicle's own rectifier, also known as an on-board charger (OBC for short). On-board chargers have their own maximum limit for the amount of charging current they can receive, which can vary slightly depending on the car model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DC chargers (Fast Chargers) have a powerful built-in rectifier that converts the alternating current before and which in turn can charge the EV battery directly. As a result, the EV battery is charged faster because DC charging has a significantly higher charging current, but also because the battery is powered directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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