EVs are one of the biggest innovations that have taken place in the automobile industry, which was running with internal combustion for the last 100 years. Now a paradigm shift has been introduced where vehicles will run with battery power.

Whether you are one already own an EV or planning to have one in the coming days, it is important to know how you can access and also use a public charging station for your electric vehicle.

Jucer is one of the companies that are very much enthused with this new development and has started providing various accessories for EVs like a type 2 charger cable needed for charging the battery of your EV.

At present, lots of infrastructures are getting created in Australia for electric car battery charging, therefore, in this post, we will like to share a few things about how the whole thing is going to be managed.

What is the basic difference between DC charging and AC charging?

Essentially, AC charging is a wall socket available at home or any smart plug available in a public location, with the charger used available in the car. However, as the charging power increases, the charger will become very heavy and also expensive, and it is no longer viable to mount it on the car, so you remove it. That is how DC charging works.

To put it another way, AC charging stations are slower and need a charging cable, but DC charging stations are faster and include a cable that can easily plug into your car.

What will normally come with your electric car?

A portable electric vehicle charger that can plug into a conventional household socket is included with most electric cars. Due to their high speed, these are also called granny chargers. In most cases, you will get 8 to 10 km of charge every hour.

This may suffice if you own a hybrid, but it will be very slow for your most modern electric vehicles. Such portable electric vehicle chargers are used on the go because they can plug into any standard outlet. Every electric vehicle owner should keep one in their trunk at all times.

This is critical information. Make sure any portable you buy includes a temperature sensor and a Type-A port. Because these chargers are frequently used for 10 to 12 hours, this is also for electrical safety.

Public charging networks

Because electric vehicles are still in their infancy, it is crucial to plan the trip ahead of time. Remember, that if your car has a range of 300 km, you must include in your round trip distance a factor (0.75) to account for differences in driving habits. If you are nearing the end of your car’s range, plan on stopping at a charging station along the way.

The majority of AC chargers on the market are universal plugs with no cable remains attached. Such EV cables can allow you to charge your vehicle using any Type-2 electric car socket.

Please take note of this. The weight of cables grows as their length and rated power increase. Few providers provide the option of single or 3-phase in any length.