Tesla’s Newest European Chargers Can Refill A Nexon EV In 2 Minutes | V3Cars

Mar 27, 2023, 10:00 AM IST
By Mahesh Yadav
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While we figure out how we can increase the number of public fast charging stations to help EV adoption, Tesla are setting up crazy-fast DC fast chargers in the European region. Around mid-March 2023, a Twitter user posted images of the Tesla’s 615kW DC fast chargers in the Netherlands.

Of course, after some transmission losses, it’ll only manage to deliver around 600kW of power. But even if your car is capable of fast 600kW charging, it can’t maintain that speed as it charges up from low levels. As the battery charges up, the speed at which it can gobble up more current goes down. On the bright side, a 600kW DC fast charger has a theoretical capacity to charge up something like a Nexon EV’s 30.2kWh battery pack in 3 minutes.

However, realistically, you’ll not get that speed as all battery packs slow down charging drastically post reaching around 80%. Moreover, realistically, we won’t wait for it to reach 0% before we plug it in. So, if the Tata Nexon EV could scoop up such fast current transfer speeds, then charging the car will mostly become a 2-minute affair.

In the following image, you can see the current and voltage rating of the charger:

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With the simple formula power = current * voltage, we can conclude that this charger is capable of 615kW of DC power output.

These 4th generation DC fast chargers from Tesla are getting them closer to the charging network and capability they need before they start delivering their long-haul trucks. A 30-minute charge duration is the norm in countries where electric vehicles are pretty common. Such fast charging speeds will maintain that norm for the long-haul tractor trailers as well.

It’s worth noting that Tesla intend to bring 1MW and faster DC charging at a later stage to make their Semi trucks viable for business across Europe, China, North America and the Middle East. Tata Power, too, have 250kW DC fast chargers on sale in India. They already sell these superfast chargers for electric buses and trucks, which have a huge battery pack.

You can learn more about Tata’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation electric vehicles at the following link:

Tata Gen 1 EV Platform Explained With Examples

Tata Gen 2 EV Platform Explained With Examples

Tata Gen 3 EV Platform Explained With Examples

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Here’s a walkaround of the Tata’s upcoming Harrier EV, which they showcased at the Auto Exop 2023:

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

At V3Cars, Mahesh turns this lens into clear and engaging reports. He uncovers telling details, evaluates cars beyond the obvious and brings fresh angles to automotive conversations so readers learn to appreciate the charm of machines that deserve more attention. Over the years Mahesh has built a keen eye for spotting vehicles that punch above their weight. His appreciation for clever engineering, value-driven design and inventive thinking shapes how he evaluates products and helps him surface stories others miss. Mahesh wears the all-rounder hat at V3Cars, blending writing and motor vehicles — cars as well as motorcycles — into a single passion. He is drawn to compact, quirky and underrated machines that are full of character and a few lovable annoyances. It is no surprise that the Multix, Nano, Comet, Windsor and Navi rank high on his list of favourites.

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