4 FAQs about Outdoor power supply can be charged with charging pile

What is a charging pile?

Along with this comes the rapid development of charging stations and charging piles. A charging pile is similar to a charging station where AC power is converted to DC power to charge the battery of the vehicle. However, a charging pile can just be an AC to AC conversion with more focus on diagnostics and monitoring.

Can a charging pile be used with a 220V power supply?

The AC charging pile can be used when it is connected to a 220V power supply. The maximum charging power of the AC charging pile is 7KW, the charging power of the DC charging pile is generally 60KW to 80KW, and the input current of a single gun can reach 150A--200A, which is a huge test for the power supply line.

What is the protection level of indoor and outdoor charging piles?

Indoor charging piles should have a protection level of at least IP32 or above, while outdoor charging piles need to have a protection level of at least IP54 to ensure the safety of human bodies and charging equipment in harsh environments with wind, rain, and the need for better insulation and lightning protection.

What is a Level 3 charging pile?

While Level III fast-charging is primarily DC, there is an AC version as well. The commonality with charging piles is that they do less power management (conversion) and more energy monitoring, diagnostics and communications – which are all necessary for commercial applications.

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