Electrical and Technology

An EV charging station is a piece of equipment that connects your EV to a power supply. Charging stations are fundamental for EVs, as they are what provide the “fuel” for the vehicle; just like gas stations do for conventional vehicles. How to use an EV Charging Station? In general, the majority (80%) of charging will take place at home, so it’s likely you will use a home charging point. For an at-home  charging station , you simply need to plug in your car. A  public charging station  would require more checks before using. You would need to: Determine the charging level  – You should aim to use either a level 2 or 3 charging station. Level 2 charging stations are, in general, readily available. Level 3 may be used, but are more expensive; better for when you need a quick top-up. Check the plug type  – This should not be an issue, as these are typically consistent across EVs; unless you have a Tesla and you would need to use Tesla’s superchargers. Check ...

The electric vehicle is a vehicle that runs on electricity alone. Such a vehicle does not contain an  internal combustion engine  like the other conventional vehicles. Instead, it employs an electric motor to run the wheels. These vehicles are becoming very popular nowadays. They are considered to be a promising solution for future transportation. The most common example is  Tesla . Main components of an Electric Vehicle (EV): The main components of an electric vehicle system are as below: Components of Electric Vehicle (Courtesy-Toyota) Electric Battery: Battery stores the electricity required to run the vehicle. The battery supplies an electric current to the motor. And thus, the vehicle runs. The higher the capacity of the battery the higher is the range of the electric vehicle. Most modern electric vehicles use Lithium-ion type batteries. These batteries have a higher energy density. It means they are capable of storing more energy. Inverter: battery stores the elec...