Charging capacity is an important factor when charging electric cars and describes the maximum power with which the vehicle battery can be charged. The charging capacity is expressed in kilowatts (kW).
The charging capacity varies depending on the model and manufacturer of the electric car as well as the type of charging stationwhere it is charged. In general, electric cars can be charged at a conventional household outlet with an output of around 2.3 kW. However, this usually takes several hours to fully charge the battery.
Fast charging stations offer a higher charging capacity of around 50 kW up to 350 kW. This allows electric cars to be charged in less time. However, the actual charging time also depends on other factors such as battery size, battery level, and ambient temperature.
The charging capacity also has an impact on the charging curve of the electric car. The charging curve describes the course of charging performance and shows how quickly the battery is charged. When the charging capacity is high, the battery charges faster. However, the charging curve is not linear, but usually slows down the closer to Akku is charged to its maximum capacity.
In the future, charging capacity will play an important role when electric cars are used on a larger scale. It is expected that charging capacity will continue to increase in order to charge electric cars in a shorter period of time and thus increase usability.