With existing battery technologies, higher voltages are the key to faster charging and reduced range anxiety. Current fast charging stations can deliver up to 600 Vdc and 400 A for a total power of 240 kW and charge an EV battery pack up to 80% in … [Read more...]

Bidirectional power transfer (BPT) is a key technology enabling efficient and cost-effective electric vehicles (EVs). Simply put, BPT allows electrical energy to flow in both directions through a power converter. Energy recycling is the primary … [Read more...]

EV charging is highly standardized, and the standards are primarily focused on safety and connectivity. The standards between regions. One common thread is the availability of separate standards for AC and DC charging. This FAQ reviews the basic … [Read more...]

Given the coexistence of 400 V and 800 V EVs on the road, what options are there to harmonize these two distinct architectures? We all know the race is on for electrification, whether through government mandates and incentives or consumers … [Read more...]

Electric vehicles (EVs) are shaping the future of mobility, as nearly all EVs are more economical than those that run on gasoline. In fact, more electric vehicles are expected to be on the road than fossil fuel cars by 2030. Most EVs range from … [Read more...]

There are several reasons to consider an electric vehicle (EV) aside from saving on gasoline. The prominent one, of course, is the environment. EVs have no tailpipe emissions, and research shows they’re responsible for lower levels of greenhouse … [Read more...]

The speed at which a battery can be recharged is measured using the ‘C-rate,’ where ‘C’ is the battery’s capacity in mA or A. At a 1 C rate, a battery can be completely recharged in one hour. The speed of charge primarily depends on the … [Read more...]