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brianman

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Note: This data from this chart originally came from TMC members that live in the U.S. so the data is skewed to that market. Please feel free to contribute to this wiki by expanding it to be more globally complete.

Props to "LoL Rick" for putting this together originally here:
Anyone have time for a newbie question?

This was later updated by "brianman" here:
Anyone have time for a newbie question? - Page 2


DescriptionAC/DCPower (max)!Voltage (max)Amperage (max)
120V Household typicalAC L11.44 kW120V12A
120V Commercial#AC L11.92 kW120V16A
J1772 "Low"AC L27.20 kW240V30A
NEMA 14-50 ("RV")AC L29.60 kW240V40A
Tesla HPC (Roadster)^AC L216.80 kW*240V70A*
J1772 "High"AC L219.20 kW*240V80A*
Tesla HPWC (Model S)AC L219.20 kW*240V80A*
CHAdeMO "Limited" (Nissan)+?DC25.00 kW400V62.5A
CHAdeMO "Strong"+DC50.00 kW400V125A
CHAdeMO "Theoretical"+DC80.00 kW400V (500V station)200A
Tesla SuperchargerDC120.00 kW400V350A
! For the AC chargers, the amperage and power tend to be steady after the first minute of the session. For the DC chargers, the rate will fluctuate -- typically with a taper (downwards) as the SOC (state of charge) level rises.

# Charging at 16A on 120V requires a NEMA 5-20 adapter (US$45) and a NEMA 5-20 outlet (often used in commercial location, using a 20A breaker instead of the typical 15A).
Tesla Gear Shop NEMA 5-20 adapter

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These rates require dual chargers to be installed in the car (retrofit available for US$2000). The station will charge at a lower rate (max 40A) with single charger.
Tesla Gear Shop Dual Charger with Installation

^ Charging at these locations requires an adapter (US$650) purchased from Tesla.
Tesla Gear Shop Roadster High Power Wall Connector to Model S Adapter

+ Charging at these locations requires an adapter (US$450) purchased from Tesla.
Tesla Gear Shop CHAdeMO Adapter This adapter is currently limited to 125 Ampere.

? More info on charge limiting at some Nissan CHAdeMO stations can be found here:
Nissan manufactured CHAdeMO 25kW limitation


Can someone confirm the "Amperage (max)" for CHAdeMO "Limited" (Nissan)?