What is the difference between DC charging piles and AC charging piles?
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DC charging piles and AC charging piles differ in the following aspects: 1. Charging time: DC charging piles take 1.5 to 3 hours for a full charge, while AC charging piles require 8 to 10 hours. 2. On-board charger: DC charging piles can charge directly, whereas AC charging piles need to utilize the vehicle's on-board charger for charging. DC charging piles, commonly known as "fast chargers", are fixed installations outside electric vehicles, connected to the AC grid, and provide DC power to non-vehicle electric vehicle power batteries. AC charging piles, commonly referred to as "slow chargers", are also fixed installations outside electric vehicles, connected to the AC grid, but they provide AC power to the vehicle's on-board charger (i.e., the charger fixed on the electric vehicle).