The Chinese-made shooting brake achieved a peak charging rate of 546.4 kilowatts. That's more than double what the typical Tesla Supercharger can dispense in the U.S.
The Dutch powergrid is straining at capacity, and being one of the most densely populated countries in the world, that’s takes a lot of time and money to fix.
I doubt these will go anywhere near houses or even shops, they’re more for highway travel. I maintain that for the overwhelming majority of users in 230V countries a standard wall outlet is adequate.
In the UK, that means 13A × 230V ≈ 3kW. EVs typically do 4km per kWh, so every hour of charging gives you 4km × 3kWh = 12km. Most people’s cars are idle for over 22h a day, but let’s say they only charge overnight for 8 hours when electricity is cheap; that’s 8 × 12km = 96km range.
I’d guess that the UK, kind of line the rest of Europe, has a three phase system which usually allows up to 11 kW (16A x 230V x 3). Which is more than enough for charging at home.
That’s very impressive! I’m sure every power company in the Netherlands will laugh in my face when I ask for 600kW though…
Well, not to your house, but i’m sure they would be glad to slap some in public spaces.
Power companies love electric cars. They get paid when people use superchargers, generally at an inflated rate over base line energy costs.
The Dutch powergrid is straining at capacity, and being one of the most densely populated countries in the world, that’s takes a lot of time and money to fix.
So even commercially, they might laugh at you.
I doubt these will go anywhere near houses or even shops, they’re more for highway travel. I maintain that for the overwhelming majority of users in 230V countries a standard wall outlet is adequate.
In the UK, that means 13A × 230V ≈ 3kW. EVs typically do 4km per kWh, so every hour of charging gives you 4km × 3kWh = 12km. Most people’s cars are idle for over 22h a day, but let’s say they only charge overnight for 8 hours when electricity is cheap; that’s 8 × 12km = 96km range.
I typed this on a phone and now my thumbs hurt.
I’d guess that the UK, kind of line the rest of Europe, has a three phase system which usually allows up to 11 kW (16A x 230V x 3). Which is more than enough for charging at home.