What is the difference between an EV charging pile and an EV charger?

EV charging piles and electric vehicle chargers are common equipment for charging electric vehicles, but there are big differences between them due to their different functions. The differences between them are discussed below in terms of structure, installation method, service objects, installation location, functional characteristics, etc., so that readers can better understand the differences between them.

1. The installation locations of EV charging piles and electric vehicle chargers are different

EV charging piles are outdoor charging equipment and are installed in public places such as along public travel paths or on the streets. Ordinary charging piles require public investment and are operated by enterprises or service providers. In contrast, the installation location of electric vehicle chargers is more flexible, and the types of installation sites are more diverse. Household EV chargers can also be installed in many different places, such as indoors and outdoors, and because electric vehicle chargers are generally only for a certain The car owner service does not require public investment and can be customized by individuals or companies. It can not only meet the needs of individual car owners, but also make full use of the site and help improve parking space utilization.

2. The power of EV charging piles and electric vehicle chargers is different

The output power of EV charging piles is generally relatively large, which can meet the needs of charging multiple electric vehicles at the same time. Since there are fewer power generation points, the charging power supported is relatively high. Even if one charging pile only supports the charging of one car, This car can be fully charged with battery. However, the output power of electric vehicle chargers is usually much smaller than that of chargers, generally no more than 3KW, and is mainly aimed at individual car owners to meet the charging needs of small and large vehicle platforms.

3. The functions of EV charging piles and electric vehicle chargers are different

The functions of EV charging piles are relatively simple. Generally, they only require fast charging or normal charging functions. They do not involve additional functions such as detecting vehicle power information. They are just a simple connection device with a long charging time. On the other hand, electric vehicle chargers have more additional functions, such as detecting vehicle power, temperature and other information to ensure safe charging of electric vehicles. They can also support scheduled charging, which can satisfy most vehicles while charging. additional needs of friends.

4. The interactive operations of electric vehicle charging piles and electric vehicle chargers are also different.

When EV charging piles appear, they generally need to be online through an APP to implement operator operation and maintenance and equipment status monitoring. Depending on the owner's usage, the distribution of charging media and charging services can usually be achieved by scanning a code or pressing a button. For electric vehicle chargers, you can directly use a series of special cards from the card issuing service provider, or you can also use a mobile phone APP to pay and start charging. In addition, in many cases, it is possible to interact with the charger through Bluetooth, WIFI, etc., to achieve functions such as charging instrument grading reporting, automatic connection to the power supply, and statistics of the total charging status.

In short, EV charging piles and electric vehicle chargers have their own characteristics. Each has its own usage scenarios and fast charging methods, which can meet the different needs of electric vehicle power replenishment. In special scenarios, one may be better than the other, but the charging equipment combined by the two will definitely make it more convenient for more riders and promote the development of electric vehicles more effectively.