The distinction of new energy charging interfaces is mainly based on their types and standards.
AC Charging Interface (AC) : This charging interface is often referred to as slow charging because they provide a small current and a relatively long charging time. Ac charging interfaces are mainly used for charging piles in domestic and public places, usually with two holes, and sometimes with three or four holes. On Tesla cars, both charging ports are in one location.
DC charging interface (DC) : These charging interfaces are often called fast charging because they provide a larger current and can charge the battery in a shorter period of time. The DC charging interface is mainly used for charging piles in highway service areas, commercial areas and public parking lots, as well as fast charging stations for electric vehicles. The number of holes in the DC charging interface is usually five or six.
Charging equipment of European standard and national standard: There are some differences between the charging equipment of European standard and national standard. The charging interface inside the European standard car is a metal core, which is more like the charging plug of the winning bid; The European standard charging pile plug is more like the charging interface on the bid car, which has a metal sleeve, and the European standard is larger.
In addition, for specific electric vehicle brands, their charging interfaces will also have different designs. For example, early imported Tesla basically uses European standard charging ports. In addition to the appearance of the charging port, the interface is also different. European standard charging equipment and bid seems to be completely opposite. The charging interface inside the European standard car is a metal core. In general, the differentiation of new energy charging interfaces mainly depends on their types (AC or DC), standards (European or national standards) and specific electric vehicle brand design. When buying an electric car or using a public charging pile, you need to pay attention to what type of charging interface your vehicle uses to avoid unnecessary trouble.
The difference between new energy charging interfaces mainly lies in their appearance and function.
Fast charge and slow charge interface: The charging port of electric vehicles mainly has two kinds of fast charge and slow charge plugs. The fast charging plug is generally large and the output current is large, which is usually used in public areas or in cases where fast charging is required. The slow charging plug is generally small and the output current is small, which is suitable for home or slow charging.
Difference in number of holes and shape: Fast charging plugs and slow charging plugs also differ in number of holes and shape. Quick charge plugs usually have 9 holes, of which two particularly large holes are quick charge holes. The slow charge plug usually has 7 holes, two holes in the top, three holes in the middle, and two more holes below.
Thickness of the charging line: the fast charging line is generally thicker, while the slow charging line is thinner. This is due to the large current of the fast charge, which requires a thicker line to ensure safety.
In addition, the new energy charging interface also has AC charging interface and DC charging interface. The AC charging interface is suitable for domestic slow charging, while the DC charging interface is suitable for public fast charging. In general, the difference between new energy charging interfaces mainly lies in appearance, function, number of holes, shape and the thickness of the charging line. Users can choose the appropriate charging mode according to different needs and use scenarios.