In the First Quarter of 2023, 21.5% of all Public Electric Vehicle Charge Ports Were for DC Fast Charging

In the First Quarter of 2023, 21.5% of all Public Electric Vehicle Charge Ports Were for DC Fast Charging

Monday, July 24, 2023

DC fast charging accounted for 21.5% of all electric vehicle (EV) public charging ports in the first quarter of 2023 (Q1). DC fast charging allows for the rapid charging of EVs and refers to chargers that deliver direct current (DC) at power levels of 50 kilowatts or more. The availability of DC fast charging is critical to making long-distance EV travel practical and helps alleviate consumer concern over range and time spent charging when not at home. Level 2 (L2) charging, the most common type of public charging available, refers to charging using a 240-volt circuit like those found in homes for clothes dryers.

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