AC Charging - Definition

AC Charging
AC charging means Alternating Current in a car. Actually it is a process. It's related to using an AC power source to recharge the batteries in electric vehicles. Or it can be an electronic device. Users can get this service from any homes and public charging stations. Although this AC power, always converted to DC or Direct Current. And it’s always done by the vehicle's onboard charger to charge the battery.
Types
Level 1 Charging means a slow charging option. The standard household outlet system is 120V in North America and 230V in Europe.
Level 2 Charging system uses a 240V power source. As for the car this power source is higher than Level 1 Charging. By this faster charging speeds of up to 20-30 miles of range per hour.
Features
The main feature of this AC charging is that you can use it at home. Because it requires no special power source beyond a typical outlet. Also AC charging is generally less expensive. So you can save your money. Overall It's less expensive than DC fast charging options. Best for daily top-ups. Especially at the time of night at home. It will help users to maintain the battery’s health without frequent high-power charging.
A |
B Base price | Battery capacity | Battery tech | BEV | Body type |
C Car Life Cycle | Center display | Connectivity | Consumption | Crash tests |
D Data disclaimer | DC charging | Dimensions | Drag coefficient | Driver's display | Driving aids |
F Frunk |
H Head-up display | Heat pump | HEV |
M Max speed |
P Parking aids | PHEV | Platform | Powertrain |
R Range | Recuperation | Roof |
S Seats | Self driving | Suspension |
T Torque | Towing | Trunk |
W |