How Fast can an Alternative Current Charger/AC Charger Charge an Electric Bike?
Are you planning to purchase an electric bike and exploring ways to charge it via AC chargers? You might have various questions about the kind of charger, the power required, the time it takes to charge and more. Look no more as below you'll find all the details related to an AC Charger and an Electric bike.
What is an AC Charger?
AC chargers refer to Alternative Current chargers and are the most common method of charging an electric vehicle.
How does it Work?
It uses an onboard charger to convert electricity from AC Power from conventional AC grid to DC power to charger traction battery pack. Electric vehicles have a standardized vehicle inlet, and a charging cable is used to connect the vehicle connector to the infrastructure socket of the AC charging station.
In some cases, the charging cables are permanently connected to the charging station, similar to a petrol pump. Let us understand this with the help of an image.
Types of AC Charger?
The AC chargers vary from 3 kW, 3.6 kW, 7.2 kW, 11 kW and 22 kW. These are very small in dimensions and don't take much space. Most of them are water-resistant, will charge all EVs, provide apps and safe charging. Most importantly, the chargers are, Made in India chargers.
Currently, popular charging options are home chargers, Public chargers and Portable chargers. Below you'll find more on types of AC connectors.
AC Chargers for Electric Bike
AC charger charges an electric bike in a minimum of 30 mins to a maximum of 5 hours time. Usually, an electric bike would require 3-6 units of charging. Some companies claim to charge an electric bike in 30 mins to 1 hour.
Why do I need one? I do not own an Electric Bike!
Correctly said, why should you, you do not own an electric bike? Below you'll find why should you set up an AC charging station at any favourable location:
- You have an empty parking space: Not only do you charge your EV, but you can also monetise it and make money from it.
- By installing an EV charging point outside your company, you could generate additional revenue by selling the electricity to the EV driver.
- You are doing good for the environment and the earth.
Companies selling AC Chargers in India
Following are some companies that sell AC chargers (supporting electric bike, electric car and electric cargo and more)
- Kazam EV
- ChargeGrid
- Elak
- EVFAST
- OnePlug
Kazam AC Chargers
Kazam brings you the most stylish, cost-efficient and reliable AC charger. A 3.3 KW IoT, SIM-based smart charger for your parking spot. It enables you to charge electric vehicles (bikes, scooters and rickshaws and cars). It is a waterproof, anti-theft smart charging station through which EV owners can charge their EV and, you can earn money through it. It is the best electric vehicle charger as it is IoT based, provides charging data and has a battery protection mechanism. Moreover, electric Vehicle owners could find the charger on google maps and the Kazam mobile applications.
Need to know more?
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