The main differences between AC charging piles and DC charging piles are as follows: different charging times, charging methods, electricity consumption, appearance, charging power, and installation locations.

Charging time is different: DC charging stations charge faster, usually at DC charging stations, and it takes 1.5 to 3 hours to fully charge the power battery; It usually takes 8-10 hours to fully charge a battery of the same capacity at an AC charging station.

 

Different charging methods: The DC charging station, commonly known as "fast charging", is fixed outside the electric vehicle and connected to the AC power grid. The three-phase four wire 380V frequency stability frequency is 50HZ, and a power supply device that can provide DC power to the non onboard electric vehicle power battery is selected. The AC charging station, also known as "slow charging", does not have charging function, and the charging of the electric vehicle needs to be connected to the onboard charging motor, Charging the battery through a charger only serves to provide power.

Different electricity usage: It can also be seen from the literal meaning of the two types of charging stations. The AC charging station uses AC power, while the DC charging station uses DC power.

Appearance difference: The DC charging pile has multiple internal components and a relatively large volume. The gun head of the DC charging pile is 9-hole, with positive and negative electrodes, charging confirmation, etc. in addition to the grounding wire. The volume of the AC charging pile is relatively small, and the gun head is generally 7-hole, including the AC power cord, grounding wire, charging confirmation wire, etc.

Different charging powers: DC charging stations have a relatively high charging power, usually between 40kw and 12kw, while AC charging stations have a relatively low power, usually around 7kw.

Different installation locations: AC charging stations can be set up anywhere, and usually one is installed in households where there is a need. Charging is very convenient, while DC charging stations are usually set up by operating companies due to size, price, and other reasons.