Merge with other thread about EVs that can charge faster than Tesla

[PLUS EV]

The I-PACE can draw about 84 kW at 200A as seen in cars in Europe and now the US. A later update might improve that.

The 350 kW dispensers at the new Livermore site are rated for 500A and it’s possible they may be able to charge at that current when charging below 500V.

500A*500V=250kW

 

[miimura]

500A*500V=250kW

Most cars only have 400VDC packs, so the most they can draw is 400V * 500A = 200kW.
The iPace has a higher voltage pack due to its 108S arrangement. Tesla uses 96S. That is why the iPace can get 84kW from 200A.

 

[Jeff N]

Most cars only have 400VDC packs, so the most they can draw is 400V * 500A = 200kW.
The iPace has a higher voltage pack due to its 108S arrangement. Tesla uses 96S. That is why the iPace can get 84kW from 200A.

The new Rivian vehicles are also 108S although they only claim a peak of 160 kW which will work out to less than 450A at peak charging.

 

[miimura]

The new Rivian vehicles are also 108S although they only claim a peak of 160 kW which will work out to less than 450A at peak charging.

I don't think the cooled CCS handles can pass 500A for very long anyway. They can probably sustain 400A for an entire charging session.