Understanding Electric Vehicle Charging Concepts

The video tutorial explains how electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are rated by kilowatts, volts, and amps, and how these terms relate to the charging process. It uses a plumbing analogy to describe voltage and current, and provides formulas for calculating power flow and charging time. The video also offers guidance on selecting the right charging station based on driving habits and future needs, and provides additional resources for EV buyers.

What are the three main ratings used to describe EV charging stations?

• Watts, ohms, and lumens

• Kilowatts, volts, and amps

• Joules, newtons, and pascals

• Meters, liters, and grams

In the plumbing analogy for EV charging, what does voltage represent?

• Water temperature

• Water pressure

• Water flow rate

• Water purity

How do you calculate the power flow to an EV's battery?

• Subtract amps from volts and divide by 1,000

• Add volts and amps and multiply by 1,000

• Multiply volts by amps and divide by 1,000

• Multiply volts by amps and add 1,000

If an EV has a 42 kWh battery and the charging station outputs 7.2 kW, how long will a full charge take?

• 4 hours

• 5 hours

• 6 hours

• 7 hours

What should you consider when deciding the amp rating for your charging station?

• The number of seats in your EV

• The brand of your EV

• Your average miles driven per day

• The color of your car

What is the charging rate of an EV?

• The speed at which the car can travel

• The distance the car can travel on a full charge

• The amount of power the battery can safely accept

• The time it takes to fully charge the battery

How can you find your vehicle's charging rate?

• Enter the make, model, year, and type into an internet search engine

• Check the owner's manual

• Ask the car dealership

• Look at the battery label

What is a potential future consideration when choosing a charging station?

• The number of cup holders in the EV

• Transitioning from a plug-in hybrid to an all-electric EV

• The type of tires on the EV

• The color of the charging cable

Where can you find the EV buyer's checklist?

• pge.com/ev

• ev.pge.com

• evchecklist.com

• evbuyersguide.com

What additional languages are the checklists offered in?

• Italian and Portuguese

• Spanish and Chinese

• Japanese and Korean

• French and German