AtlasATLASVOLT STUDIO · EPISODE 03
EV charging: the difference between kW and kWh
One letter changes everything: charging power and energy used.
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kW OR kWh?. ONE LETTER. BIG DIFFERENCE.. Power and energy are different things.
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kW = POWER. THE CHARGING RATE.. Both charger and car set the limits.
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kWh = ENERGY. WHAT THE BATTERY STORES.. Also a unit used for billing.
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BEFORE YOU PLUG. CHECK THE TARIFF.. Energy, time, session: check all fees.