What is the difference between DC and AC charging piles?

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Differences between DC and AC charging piles: 1. Charging method: AC charging piles require an onboard charger for charging, while DC fast charging piles do not need this equipment. 2. Charging speed: There is a significant difference in charging speed between the two. A fully discharged pure electric vehicle (with an average battery capacity) takes about 8 hours to fully charge using an AC charging pile, whereas it only takes 2 to 3 hours with a DC fast charging pile. Additional information: 1. DC charging pile: A DC electric vehicle charging station, commonly known as "fast charging," is fixedly installed outside the electric vehicle and connected to the AC grid. It is a power supply device that provides DC power to the non-vehicle electric vehicle power battery. 2. AC charging pile: An AC electric vehicle charging pile, commonly known as "slow charging," is fixedly installed outside the electric vehicle and connected to the AC grid. It is a power supply device that provides AC power to the onboard charger (i.e., the charger fixedly installed on the electric vehicle).