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Charging this fast is always battery to battery, right? Any idea how many cars can the BYD charger charge before going back to a normal speed (i.e. getting power from the grid)?
It's DC but I think it's from grid through inverters. And those inverters are quite expensive. My guess is they can go on indefinitely.
Interesting, I've found this quote:
"Unlike regular EV chargers, these new high-powered units can't simply be installed anywhere, as they demand substantial electrical capacity to operate at full capacity. They may require more direct access to high-voltage mains, limiting their deployment to locations with robust grid infrastructure."
I thought getting a 1MW connection to the grid is pretty much impossible for a charger. I wander if we're going to see this in Europe.
There are multiple development projects for megawatt chargers with MCS plugs active in the EU, so I guess there will be some. There are already locations with multiple 300kW chargers, so replacing a few of them with a single megawatt charger should be possible.