Does charging in a car consume fuel or electricity?
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Car charging consumes negligible fuel. Relevant information about electric vehicle charging is as follows: 1. Electric vehicle charging equipment: For an electric vehicle, the battery charging equipment is one of the indispensable subsystems. Its function is to convert the electrical energy from the grid into the electrical energy of the vehicle's onboard battery. There are different methods to classify electric vehicle charging devices. Generally, they can be divided into onboard charging devices and off-board charging devices. 2. Conventional charging: This charging method is mostly used for home charging facilities (onboard chargers) and small charging stations for electric vehicles. The onboard charging device is the most basic charging equipment for pure electric vehicles. The charger is fixed on the vehicle or placed in the trunk as a standard configuration. Since charging can be done simply by plugging the onboard charger into a power outlet in a parking lot or at home, the charging process is usually completed independently by the customer. 3. Fast charging: This charging method uses a high charging current of 150–400A to charge the battery in a short time, and its installation cost is relatively higher compared to the former. Fast charging can also be called rapid charging or emergency charging, aiming to fully charge an electric vehicle in a short time, and the charging time should be close to the refueling time of a fuel-powered vehicle.
