Which one I Should Choose over Fast Charging or Slow EV Charging?

When it comes to recharging an EV, at least one of the key decisions that range-limited drivers must make is whether fast (DC) or slow (AC) charging is required. Actually it depends on how you drive your car, where you charge your car, and the infrastructure that is available to you. Especially in Indonesia, Indonesia know have a very ambitious goal for the EV adoption, so the goverments make a roadmap of building EV charging station all over the places. As we can read on SPKLU series in this Pingalax website, you can now feel safe. Over 4.000 units is installed, you can find it in rest area, public parking spaces and even you favorite restaurant.

Read these comparison below to get you know your needs:

Fast Charging DC Powered for Fast Turnaround

Fast charging — also known as DC charging — is for those in a hurry. With power levels from 50 kW up to 350 kW, it have capabilities to charge most electric vehicle batteries to 80% in less than 30 minutes. You can choose these when;

Long trips – Find it in rest areas or on highways/inter-city autos can recharge.
Commercial fleets – If you’re a ride-hailing or logistics company, high turnover is good.
Public hubs are ideal for shopping centers, airports, and central business districts where customers may not have time to wait for hours.

However, please underline that speed comes with trade-offs. Installation costs are higher, and you would want to make sure that torch battery life would be OK with DC charging all day over long-term use. Thus, fast charging is seldom applied in residential areas.

Slow Charging - AC Power for Everyday Use
Slow charging (commonly using 3 to 22 kW of power) over AC is the most frequent way at home or at work. Instead of minutes, charging requires hours — generally a half-dozen to 12 hours, depending on the size of the battery.
This is very economical, you can do overnight lower home charging, via standard single-phase or three-phase outlets. Or maybe when you park at the office or home which are parked for extended periods of time. It is also good for your EV battery health since AC charging is kinder to the cell and better for longevity.

The main drawback is time. In public places with high usage, slow charging becomes infeasible. You also can install AC charger (home charging) to save more efficiency, especially if your mobility is high and you have time to charge at home.

Which One Is Right for You or Maybe Your Business?

Slower charging - for homeowners and daily commuters, slow charging is cheaper, easy to install, and is compatible with standard 7 kW or 22 kW types of chargers.
For companies and fleet operators → High-speed turnover with fast charging, with capital outlay for 50–350 kW DC systems and sufficient grid capacity.
Mixed-use sites where both AC and DC chargers are deployed are also a practical option, providing a mix that balances cost against customer convenience.

Pingalax Product: A Complete Certified EV Charger

Standard Series – Commercial and Highway Use DC Fast Chargers.
Race Series – AC Chargers suitable for workplaces and residential developments.
Shell Series – Home Chargers Made for Home — Small and Affordable shell that’s Easy To Install at home.

Full range of chargers is compatible with Pingalax OS for regulatory compliance, smart load management, and renewable energy system integration.

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