CHAdeMO charging

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What is CHAdeMO charging?

CHAdeMO charging is a type of fast charging for electric vehicles that provides high-voltage direct current (DC) to quickly recharge the battery, often reaching an 80% charge in just 30 minutes.

It's commonly used by Japanese and other international automakers, featuring a distinctive connector.

CHAdeMO also supports bi-directional charging, which uses an EV's battery to provide power to the electric grid, a home, another car, or a different device (V2L), depending on what the specific car supports.

Related Jargon

What is AC charging?

AC charging for EVs is essentially slow charging, often used when charging at home or work.

What is a chassis?

A chassis is the structural framework of a vehicle that supports all of its components.

What is DC charging?

DC charging bypasses the onboard converter of (EVs) to allow for much faster charging than AC charging.

What is CCS charging?

CCS charging combines AC and DC connectors into a single plug for versatility and speed.

What is vehicle-to-load charging?

Vehicle-to-load charging is a feature that allows an electric vehicle to use its own energy to power external devices.

What is rapid charging?

Rapid charging for electric cars is a high-speed charging method that delivers a significant amount of power to the vehicle's battery in a short period, typically using DC charging.

What is a battery electric vehicle?

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses the electrical energy from rechargeable batteries to power an electric motor (or motors).

What is a supercharger?

A supercharger is a form of forced induction that forces more air into the cylinders of an engine to produce more power.

What is a plug-in hybrid car?

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is a vehicle that has a slightly larger battery than a regular hybrid, so it travels further just using electricity.

What is a front-wheel-drive car?

A car with front-wheel drive (FWD) means that the engine and gearbox are connected directly to the front wheels only.

What is a 4x4 car?

A 4x4 car is one that is fitted with four-wheel drive, which means that the power created by the engine is sent to all four wheels.

What is all-wheel drive?

An all-wheel-drive (AWD) system sends the power of the engine to both the front and rear wheels all the time so if one or more wheels is stuck, or can’t get any grip on the road, the other wheels are still driving the car forward.

What is meant by kWh in an electric car?

KiloWatts per hour (kWh) is the measurement of energy that an electric vehicle can store in its batteries.

What is CHAdeMO charging?

CHAdeMO charging provides high-voltage direct current (DC) to quickly charge EV batteries.

How is kilometres per hour different to miles per hour?

Kilometres per hour is a measurement of speed, expressing the number of kilometres that can be travelled in one hour.

What is an automatic transmission?

Automatic transmission changes gears as the vehicle moves, without the driver having to do anything themselves.

How does an electric vehicle work?

An electric car, also known as a battery electric vehicle or EV, uses one or more electric motors to move the vehicle.