Charger types

DC

Also called: direct current, DC charging DC means direct current, electricity that flows in one direction and is the form of electrical energy stored by an EV battery. In DC charging, power-conversion equipment in the charge point converts incoming AC electricity to controlled DC before it reaches the vehicle battery. This arrangement avoids using the vehicle's onboard AC charger for the main power conversion. The charge point can therefore contain much larger power electronics than the vehicle normally carries for AC charging. The vehicle still controls how much power it can safely accept. Battery temperature, state of charge and the vehicle's own electrical limits can all reduce charging power below the charge point's maximum rating.