Ford and ABB have deployed an experimental High - Power fast charging station in California , the first in the US . Both EVgo and ABB consider the implementation of High-Power fast charging as a critical next step in the evolution of EVs, as automakers are introducing new electric vehicles with increased battery capacities and longer ranges. With a maximum rate of 150 kW it can provide a charge of five miles per minute , compared to three miles per minute offered by most of today 's 50kW public charging stations . The station also has the potential to reach charging speeds of 350kW if ABB chooses to upgrade the system . However , the station will not be public and will be used to study and demonstrate information on utilities , permitting , standards for installation and building and safety requirements and will be made available on request for auto research vehicles .
Ford and ABB have deployed an experimental High - Power fast charging station in California , the first in the US . With a maximum rate of 150 kW it can provide a charge of five miles per minute , compared to three miles per minute offered by most of today 's 50kW public charging stations . The station also has the potential to reach charging speeds of 350kW if ABB chooses to upgrade the system . However , the station will not be public and will be used to study and demonstrate information on utilities , permitting , standards for installation and building and safety requirements and will be made available on request for auto research vehicles .