EVs have onboard chargers inside the car that convert AC power to DC for the battery. DC fast chargers convert AC power to DC within the charging station and deliver DC power directly to the battery, which is why they charge faster. Our ChargePoint Express and Express Plus stations provide DC fast charging.
Use PlugShare''s community sourced map of DC fast charging stations to charge your electric vehicle.
Our Direct Current (DC) chargers offer the fastest charging speeds (Ultra-Fast 150 kW and Hyper-Fast 350 kW) —letting you charge in as little as 30 minutes! Here''s what to expect when you charge with the largest DC fast public charging network in the United States.
DC Fast Charging typically utilizes high-powered chargers that can supply power at levels ranging from 50 kW to 350 kW, depending on the specific charging station. These high power levels enable the rapid charging capabilities of Level 3 Charging, making it possible to charge an EV to 80% capacity in as little as eighteen minutes.
Current DC fast chargers on the market range from 15 kW to 350 kW. These can be standalone DC chargers that provide the full kW power to one plugged-in vehicle or split chargers that distribute the power to more than one charging cable, simultaneously charging multiple EVs by sharing the kW power output of the charger.
DC fast charging, sometimes referred to as "Ultra-Fast Charging" or "Level 3," is the technological tour-de-force of most electric vehicles, as it allows for more rapid battery charging.
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Generally available at public locations, dealerships, and commercial fleet companies, DCFC chargers can range in output from 50 kW to 350 kW. They can recharge an EV battery to 80% in anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 minutes, depending on the vehicle''s voltage capacity.
The cost of using a DC fast charger varies. You''ll pay per minute in some places, while it''s per kWh elsewhere. In the US, you''ll likely come across DC fast chargers costing between $0.25 and $0.35 per minute. DC charging stations priced based on kWh usage typically range from $0.30 to $0.50 per kWh.
DC fast charging is great for when you need to recharge quickly, especially for brief stops on road trips or when you''re low on your charge and pressed for time. We covered when and how to use DC charging in a previous post to help you get the best DC fast charging experience possible.