Another newby charging question: 2 types of fast chargers

2sak2furious · 03-04-2016, 11:59 AM

Anyone know why there are 2 different types of fast chargers (or more?)? I think the i3 can only use 1 type.

Is this like a VHS and Beta thing? where eventually 1 will win out and the other will collect dust?

-c- · 03-04-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 2sak2furious

Anyone know why there are 2 different types of fast chargers (or more?)? I think the i3 can only use 1 type.

Is this like a VHS and Beta thing? where eventually 1 will win out and the other will collect dust?

It can use all 3 levels

Level 1 (110). Level 2 (240). Dc fast charge

No risk of blue ray vs HD DVD

2014_F15 · 03-04-2016, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2sak2furious

Anyone know why there are 2 different types of fast chargers (or more?)? I think the i3 can only use 1 type.

Is this like a VHS and Beta thing? where eventually 1 will win out and the other will collect dust?

For DC fast charging there is Chademo (mostly Japanese brands and Tesla with an adapter) and Combo (European and American brands). The two types don't mix, so yes, it is VHS and Beta right now. Lots of DC fast chargers have one of each, but you are out of luck for fast charging if you don't find the right connector.

-c- · 03-05-2016, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 2014_F15

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Originally Posted by 2sak2furious

Anyone know why there are 2 different types of fast chargers (or more?)? I think the i3 can only use 1 type.

Is this like a VHS and Beta thing? where eventually 1 will win out and the other will collect dust?

For DC fast charging there is Chademo (mostly Japanese brands and Tesla with an adapter) and Combo (European and American brands). The two types don't mix, so yes, it is VHS and Beta right now. Lots of DC fast chargers have one of each, but you are out of luck for fast charging if you don't find the right connector.

And I'm sure their would be an adapter either way so I wouldn't worry. The level 3 isn't even around the Midwest for me anyway so it isn't even a concern in my mind.

websterize · 03-05-2016, 12:13 PM

The CCS port is a more elegant and more efficient design compared to CHAdeMO.

There are CCS stations in cities across the Midwest. In fact, there's a BMWNA DC Combo station about 20 miles from Wheaton, in Schaumburg. See http://api.plugshare.com/view/location/39203.

plugshare.com is an asset for EV drivers.

-c- · 03-05-2016, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by websterize

The CCS port is a more elegant and more efficient design compared to CHAdeMO.

There are CCS stations in cities across the Midwest. In fact, there's a BMWNA DC Combo station about 20 miles from Wheaton, in Schaumburg. See http://api.plugshare.com/view/location/39203.

plugshare.com is an asset for EV drivers.

NOWAY!! To cool! Is it new ? The last time I checked their where only in Cali!!!!! Guess I forget that was almost over a year ago.

plymjack · 03-09-2016, 02:24 AM

Good News on DC chargers in Europe - BMW & Nissan have agreed a combined spec and they are all going to be made "combined" - and also another 500 fitted accross Europe...

AustinV · 06-29-2022, 11:22 AM

which one is ix? Chademo?

Obioban · 06-30-2022, 02:14 PM

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which one is ix? Chademo?

Don't think any new cars are Chademo anymore, in the USA.

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