Cold batteries severely slow down electric car fast charging capabilities The latest Idaho National Laboratory’s study – Empirical analysis of electric vehicle fast charging under cold temperatures – confirms various reports that low temperatures (especially below 32°F / 0°C) impact fast charging. The test done for the Nissan LEAF taxis (previous generation we believe) over […]
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Will Tesla Model 3 Be CCS-Ready In Europe? Fastned Hopes So
Operators of fast charging networks in Europe are wondering whether the Tesla Model 3 in Europe will be equipped with a CCS Combo-compatible charging inlet. The Model S and Model X were able to use the Type 2 plug for both AC charging (single and three phase) as well as DC fast charging (at Superchargers […]
Hyundai KONA Electric Charges At Up To 72 kW
According to latest data from Fastned, the Hyundai KONA Electric is able to accept up to 72 kW of fast charging power from a 175 kW CCS Combo charger. The result comes attached to the 64 kWh battery version, which from popular 50 kW chargers takes up to 47 kW. The max charging power of […]
Watch This Opel Ampera-E Fast Charge To 100% At 175 kWh Charger
Thankfully, the video is played back at 15-times normal speed. Above, behold a sped up video of an Opel Ampera-E — basically, a badge-engineered Chevy Bolt — fast charging. At first glance, the footage might seem only mildly more amusing that a time-lapse of paint drying, but there’s actually quite a bit going on here. Filmed […]
Jaguar Partners With Plugsurfing To Offer Charging App
Jaguar Land Rover, which will introduce only electrified models from 2020, launched a special charging app to make finding and using a charging station easier. The app was developed in partnership with Plugsurfing that built a database for 70,000 charging points across Europe. Initially, the service is available in Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, […]
Number Of CCS Combo DC Fast Chargers In Europe Hits 5,000
Finally, the number of fast chargers with CCS Combo DC plugs reached the milestone mark of 5,000 in Europe The year-over-year growth amounted to some 50-55% (over 1,700 new installations since August 2017), but still most of the CCS chargers are concentrated in just several countries. The growth and locations of the Combo chargers is […]
IONITY Ultra-Fast Charging Comes To France, Launches Map
The European ultra-fast charging network IONITY expanded in late July to France with two 350 kW stations In total, six stations have already been installed (out of 400 planned) – one in Germany and one in Denmark, as well as two in France and two in Switzerland. The latest stations in France: “are located at […]
You Think The Tesla Model 3 Supercharges Fast Now? Just Wait …
We are estimating 626 miles per hour charging speeds on Gen 3 Superchargers for the first half of the charge. In a previous article, we reported that current Model 3 owners are getting Supercharging speeds of around 460-480 miles per hour on Gen 2 Superchargers. That’s a big improvement over Model S owners that only […]
EV Connect Closes $8 Million Financing Round
EV Connect announced that it has closed an $8 million financing round led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund, with participation by Montage Capital and existing investors. The company, established in 2009, is supplying charging solution to Southern California Edison (SCE), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Electrify America among others. The funds will be spent […]
UK Will Require EV Chargers At Newly Built Homes, Lampost Chargers Too
Electric car charging points will also be installed in newly built houses. Under the Road to Zero Strategy, which was announced today, the government will invest £400 million in charging infrastructure. This investment includes a £40 million scheme to develop low-cost wireless and on-street charging technology, as well as providing grants of up to £500 […]
