Ultra-fast chargers currently hitting the market claim to recharge electric vehicle (EV) batteries in four hours, yet there is debate among industry insiders as to whether this kind of product will be usable or necessary for the coming generation of EVs. Few cars will be able to make the most of the technology, as they would need substantial upgrading to handle the higher electricity flow rates, and the high costs associated with fast charging could be prohibitive to potential car owners.
Ultra-fast chargers currently hitting the market claim to recharge electric vehicle (EV) batteries in just minutes, yet there is debate among industry insiders as to whether this kind of product will be usable or necessary for the coming generation of EVs. Few cars will be able to make the most of the technology, as they would need substantial upgrading to handle the higher electricity flow rates, and the high costs associated with fast charging could be prohibitive to potential car owners.