Ac Or Dc: Which Charger To Consider For Electric Vehicle Fleets?

By Author: Jigar Patel
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Environmental care is undoubtedly the need of the hour.

Entrepreneurs today, especially from the automobile sector, aim to develop sustainable businesses as it's the only way to keep our planet what it originally intended to be - 'green.' Implementing EVs(electric vehicles) is a crucial step in achieving this.

Today, companies are switching to electric vehicle fleets. Electric vehicle fleets (termed as EV fleets) are vehicles owned by a company. These vehicles run on batteries, so charging them is not a given. While DC fast charger is known to be fast, it is not all perks.

If you are wondering whether to go for DC chargers, here are a few points to consider before making the choice:

Cost

DC fast charger is a breakthrough in EV (Electric Vehicles) as they are faster than conventional AC chargers. But, efficiency comes with high cost. These chargers are too costly to install since they contain the AC converters within the charger itself.

You can consider Bharat AC 001 chargers as they are relatively cheaper and would be a ...
... cost-effective solution here. Bharat AC 001 is a standard set by a committee for standardization that decides protocols for EVs in India.

Battery life

DC chargers require a vast power grid. Frequent usage of DC charging can damage the battery due to overheating, impacting the battery life. This excessive heating requires your charging station to have cooling amenities for the excess heating. This overall increases the production and installation cost. Plus, it may require frequent battery replacement.

While AC chargers have longer battery life which makes battery replacement less frequent and easy.

Installation

DC charging stations require a higher voltage. They need the 480-volt level to operate most of the time. Due to this, the installation process becomes complex and expensive. However, with Griden EV charger, installation is taken care of so that you enjoy hassle-free EV conveyance.

Which charger can you consider using?

You can consider Bharat AC 001 chargers as they are relatively cheaper and would be a cost-effective solution here. Bharat AC 001 is a standard set by a committee for standardization that decides protocols for EVs in India.

A Bharat AC 001 charger is a slow charging solution. So it is free from high power requirements and overheating issues. It is a safe long-term charging solution for fleet vehicles.

If you have vehicles that need fast charging and some that don't, then you can also consider a mix of AC and DC chargers to do the job.

Conclusion

If time is of essence to your business, then going for DC fast chargers is a wise call. AC chargers could benefit vehicles with small battery sizes requiring low power. So you need to know the vehicle's power requirements before making a call.

I am working with the electric vehicle charging manufacturing company. I like to share my knowledge about electric vehicles and EV charging stations.