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Charging HUBER+SUHNER Introduces RADOX HPC500 For Charging At Up to 500 kW

HUBER+SUHNER Introduces RADOX HPC500 For Charging At Up to 500 kW

The HPC500 can withstand continuous charging at up to 500 A (500 kW at 1,000 V) even at +50°C temperature.
By Mark Kane 15 May 2020
Charging SparkCharge Portable EV Charger For Roadside Boost Doesn't Rely On Gas

SparkCharge Portable EV Charger For Roadside Boost Doesn't Rely On Gas

Forget about a gas generator, this one has its own battery modules and is attracting a lot of investors.
By Mark Kane 22 April 2020
Charging Renault ZOE DC Charging Test Reveals Peak Power Of 46 kW

Renault ZOE DC Charging Test Reveals Peak Power Of 46 kW

But the maximum power is available just up to around 30% state-of-charge (SOC) and then fades slowly to about 25 kW at 80% SOC.
By Mark Kane 27 March 2020
Sales U.S. BEV Sales By DC Fast Charging Capability: 2019

U.S. BEV Sales By DC Fast Charging Capability: 2019

The number of EVs compatible with Tesla Supercharging increased much quicker than EVs compatible with other DC charging standards.
By Mark Kane 18 January 2020
Charging CCS Reaches 8,000 DC Fast Charging Locations In Europe

CCS Reaches 8,000 DC Fast Charging Locations In Europe

Let's take a quick look at the progress of CCS Combo DC fast chargers in Europe.
By Mark Kane 01 January 2020
Charging There Is No Such Thing As A Level 3 EV Charger: Video

There Is No Such Thing As A Level 3 EV Charger: Video

Officially, we are using only Level 1 or Level 2 in North America.
By Mark Kane 16 December 2019
Charging ITT Cannon Presents Liquid-Cooled HPC Plug For 500A At 1,000V

ITT Cannon Presents Liquid-Cooled HPC Plug For 500A At 1,000V

It seems that the plugs and cables will not be a bottleneck to ultra-fast charging by any means.
By Mark Kane 23 October 2019
Charging Here's How Tesla Model 3 LR and SR+ Charging Power Differs

Here's How Tesla Model 3 LR and SR+ Charging Power Differs

In Europe, Tesla Model 3 can use CCS Combo 2 chargers at up to 100 kW (Standard Range) and up to 190 kW (Long Range).
By Mark Kane 20 October 2019
Charging Repsol Launches The Most Powerful Charging Station In Europe: 400 kW

Repsol Launches The Most Powerful Charging Station In Europe: 400 kW

A new CCS Combo charging station with 400 kW of power (four stalls available) can deliver more than any production car can handle.
By Mark Kane 08 October 2019
Charging CharIN Develops Super Powerful Charger With Over 2 MW Of Power

CharIN Develops Super Powerful Charger With Over 2 MW Of Power

The High Power Charging for Commercial Vehicles (HPCCV) will be CCS compliant and ready for more than 2 MW of power.
By Mark Kane 26 September 2019
Charging Tesla Model S Raven Charging Power Tested At IONITY CCS: Video

Tesla Model S Raven Charging Power Tested At IONITY CCS: Video

Tesla Model S Long Range (Raven) charging power peaks at 142 kW using a CCS Combo 2 adapter in Europe.
By Mark Kane 28 July 2019
Charging Bjørn Nyland Talks Tesla Model 3 Issues With IONITY/Tritium Chargers

Bjørn Nyland Talks Tesla Model 3 Issues With IONITY/Tritium Chargers

Ultra-fast charging is still in the early phase of development - here is one of the issues reported at the IONITY network.
By Mark Kane 27 July 2019
Charging NY Denies Incentives For Tesla To Expand Charging Points. But Why?

NY Denies Incentives For Tesla To Expand Charging Points. But Why?

You may find the explanation pretty reasonable…
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 25 July 2019
Charging Tesla Model S Takes 135 kW Using CCS Combo 2 Adapter

Tesla Model S Takes 135 kW Using CCS Combo 2 Adapter

The Tesla Model S 100D with CCS Combo 2 hardware and CCS adapter is ready to charge at 135 kW.
By Mark Kane 03 July 2019
Charging Fastned Shows How Software Update Improved Tesla Model 3 Charging

Fastned Shows How Software Update Improved Tesla Model 3 Charging

Tesla Model 3 already can charge at almost 150 kW from Fastned's 175 kW CCS Combo 2 chargers. Will go to over 190 kW when upgraded to 350 kW.
By Mark Kane 12 June 2019
Charging Tesla Model 3 & Audi e-tron Charging At IONITY Side By Side: Video

Tesla Model 3 & Audi e-tron Charging At IONITY Side By Side: Video

Audi e-tron's stable high charging power enables it to recharge from 10-80% in the same time as the Model 3, but Model 3 replenishes range faster than any other electric car in the world
By Mark Kane 11 June 2019
Charging U.S. BEV Sales By DC Fast Charging Capability - May 2019

U.S. BEV Sales By DC Fast Charging Capability - May 2019

Number of cars sold and size of the Supercharging network makes Tesla the DC fast charging leader in North America
By Mark Kane 11 June 2019
Charging Tesla Model 3 To Charge At 200 kW From 3rd Party Chargers

Tesla Model 3 To Charge At 200 kW From 3rd Party Chargers

Tesla raises the bar for Model 3 DC fast charging from CCS Combo 2 chargers in Europe - reportedly to 200 kW.
By Mark Kane 08 June 2019
Charging Watch Tesla Model X Charge Using CCS Combo 2 Adapter At 130 kW

Watch Tesla Model X Charge Using CCS Combo 2 Adapter At 130 kW

The new Tesla CCS Combo 2 adapter can provide up to roughly 130 kW of charging power, according to a test of new Model X 100D.
By Mark Kane 04 June 2019
Charging IONITY Installed First 100 Ultra-Fast Charging Stations

IONITY Installed First 100 Ultra-Fast Charging Stations

With 100 sites, IONITY realized 25% of its plan for 2020. The Tesla Supercharging network consists of 450+ sites
By Mark Kane 26 May 2019
Charging Tesla CCS Combo Adapter For Model S/X In Europe To Cost €170

Tesla CCS Combo Adapter For Model S/X In Europe To Cost €170

For cars manufactured before May 1, 2019, a hardware retrofit will be needed (€500 in service, including adapter)
By Mark Kane 08 May 2019
Charging CCS Reaches 7,000 DC Fast Chargers In Europe

CCS Reaches 7,000 DC Fast Chargers In Europe

95 or less than 1.5% of public CCS is equal to or above 100 kW
By Mark Kane 01 May 2019
Charging EVgo Launches First Public Rideshare Fast Charging Hub

EVgo Launches First Public Rideshare Fast Charging Hub

EVgo’s dedicated network for General Motors’ Maven Gig members will offer Autocharge.
By Mark Kane 23 April 2019
Charging Most Tesla Superchargers Now Retrofitted With CCS Plugs In Europe: Video

Most Tesla Superchargers Now Retrofitted With CCS Plugs In Europe: Video

Tesla gradually retrofitted its Supercharging stations in Europe with plugs for the CCS Combo 2-compatible inlet in the Tesla Model 3. Here is a time-lapse video of the transition.
By Mark Kane 02 April 2019
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