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Old 04-22-2013, 08:47 AM   #24 (permalink)
Blue Angel
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Originally Posted by TheEnemy View Post
Using the Nissan Leaf as an example 24kwh battery pack

On 220v to charge in 5 minutes requires over 1000 amps

...I like the idea of having a large battery pack at charging stations, it should help even out the draw, and surges. But even then the draw on the power grid will be insane, especially for a large buisy 24 hour station.
I'm pretty sure there are lots of industrial electricity consumers that would make an automotive fast charging station look like a cellphone charger by comparision.
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