Where to Charge Electric Vehicles?

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Electric vehicles need to be charged at public charging stations. Here are detailed charging methods for EVs: 1. Slow Charging: Slow charging typically uses conventional constant voltage/current methods. The charging current is around 15A. Taking a 120A-h battery as example, charging time should be controlled within 8-12 hours. This method features low cost, stable operation, and benefits battery lifespan due to smaller current. 2. Fast Charging: Fast charging uses high current (150-400A) to charge batteries rapidly. It requires compatible high-performance batteries and charging stations, and not all EVs support fast charging. Although charging speed increases significantly, the battery generates substantial heat during fast charging while undergoing intense chemical reactions, which impacts battery lifespan and substantially increases long-term usage costs.