Do you know the differences between different types of electric vehicle charging piles? In this article, let‘s learn about the charging station together~

1. Different charging types: AC charging piles and DC charging piles.

AC charging pile (7KW-22KW) is a charging device that can provide low-power AC charging. It inputs alternating current directly into the electric vehicle for charging, and the charging speed is slower. AC slow charging piles are usually suitable for places with long parking times, such as residential areas or offices, etc., and can replenish electric energy for electric vehicles during the parking time.

DC charging pile(60KW-320KW) is a charging device that can provide high-power DC charging. It charges electric vehicles at a faster rate by converting alternating current into direct current. DC fast charging piles are usually suitable for long-distance travel or situations where fast charging is urgent. They can charge an electric vehicle with a large amount of electricity in a short period of time.

2. Different application ranges: public charging piles, private charging piles and commercial charging piles.

Public charging station are installed in public places, such as parking lots, shopping malls, gas stations and other public areas. They are usually available to the public. Whether they are car owners or temporary users, they can use these charging piles through payment or membership cards.

Private charging station are installed in private areas such as individual residences, private parking lots or corporate campuses. These charging piles mainly provide charging services for specific car owners or organizations, such as residents, corporate employees or specific fleets, etc.

Commercial charging stations mainly provide services for the commercial and industrial fields, including public transportation vehicles, taxis, logistics vehicles, etc. They are usually installed in specialized areas such as bus stops, logistics bases or corporate parking lots.

3. Different installation methods: Floor-mounted and Wall-mounted

Vertical charging piles do not need to be against a wall, but are supported by an independent pillar or bracket and installed on the ground. It provides greater stability and visibility and is suitable for high-traffic areas such as public parking lots and shopping malls.

Wall-mounted charging piles must be fixed against the wall, which is one of the most common ways to install charging piles. The wall-mounted version is suitable for private residences, parking lots, commercial buildings, etc.

4. Different protection levels: indoor charging piles and outdoor charging piles.

The protection level of indoor charging piles should be at least IP32 or above. Outdoor charging piles need to face the harsh environment of wind and rain, better insulation and lightning protection conditions, and the protection level should be at least IP54 to ensure the safety of the human body and charging equipment.