The author states that the SAE combo connector at 90 kW "would be enough even for a Tesla.". While it would work to charge a Tesla, it would be a significant step backwards from the 120 kW supported by the current SuperCharger stations.
Mike On March 15, 2016 2:06:00 AM MDT, brucedp5 via EV <[email protected]> wrote: > > >http://www.autoevolution.com/news/electric-car-charging-plugs-the-beta-vs-vhs-battle-of-the-21st-century-105447.html >Electric Car Charging Plugs, The Beta Vs. VHS Battle Of The 21st >Century >10TH MARCH 2016 SEBASTIAN TOMA > >[images > > >However, the Society of Automotive Engineers has developed an >alternative >connector, called an "SAE Combo." The new charger is supported by Volvo >and >seven other carmakers, including Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, >GM, and >Volkswagen. Unlike the Type 1 connector, the SAE Combo has extra pins >inside >to support quick-charge functions. It can work with up to 450 volts, >200Amps, and up to 90 kW. That would be enough even for a Tesla. > >Meanwhile, Tesla Motors has its proprietary connectors. The plug on the > _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
