Major Automakers Agree On DC Fast Charging Standard [Video @ Bottom of Article]

[twinklejet]

Motor Authority .com (Jun 13 , 2013)

Link: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084796_major-automakers-agree-on-dc-fast-charging-standard-video

 

[deonb]

Motor Authority .com (Jun 13 , 2013)

Link: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084796_major-automakers-agree-on-dc-fast-charging-standard-video

That's a camel* if I've ever seen one.


* "a camel is a horse designed by committee" - Sir Alec Issigonis

 

[huntjo]

Is that what they call frankenplug?

 

[Chris]

*shiver*

Good thing by the time this thing gets rolled out Tesla will basically have set the standard. (It would be nice to have just one plug for all EVs though)

 

[Denarius]

I'd rather not share superchargers anyway. As long as we get an adapter that works with the frankenplug.

 

[TXjak]

This was announced last year, has anything changed?

 

[Grendal]

TXjak is correct. This is old news. The beauty of Tesla is that it is nimble and flexible; you just need an adapter and a bit of programming to allow any system to talk to your car and work. Their system is awkward, weak, and limited, but functional.

This video feels like a response to the Supercharger. It says "we can fast charge too."

 

[Mayhemm]

Why do I get the feeling that the "fully charge in minutes" thing is only referring to the 20 or 40KWh batteries common in the "major" EVs?

They don't give any power numbers.

 

[arg]

Why do I get the feeling that the "fully charge in minutes" thing is only referring to the 20 or 40KWh batteries common in the "major" EVs?

They don't give any power numbers.

The specs are well known - you can buy the documents from the SAE for a few dollars.

Electrically, this is identical to what Tesla use on the superchargers, just that the plug is a different shape.

The 'frankenplug' is limited to 200A - that gives about 90kW theoretical maximum with a pack voltage chosen just to suit this purpose, or 75kW maximum charging a Model S pack.

I am not aware of Tesla having disclosed the exact ratings of their connector, but it must be at least 300A since they are getting 120kW with Model S.