Charging 101

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What is an electric vehicle charging pile?

An electric vehicle charging pile (or an EV Charger) is a device used to charge electric vehicles (EVs), also known as an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), allowing EVs to replenish enough energy to run smoothly, allowing EVs to replenish enough energy to run smoothly, like assisting with cars in refueling. The location where charging piles are installed is called a charging station.

As supporting equipment for EVs, EV charger have become increasingly popular as the market demand for EVs expands, and have become one of the necessities of life.

  • 1. Charging operation principle and mode

    The charging principle of EV chargers mainly assists in transferring power from the grid to the vehicle's battery system.

    According to different uses and forms, it is divided into the following main subjects for introduction...<more>


  • 2. The development and future of EV wireless charging

    If the charging facilities were more convenient to operate, and there was no need to insert a gun, just park the car and start charging. Does it sound as simple as the wireless charging of a mobile phone? This sounds quite attractive, right? Therefore, in addition to physical charging piles, the development of EV wireless charging is also worthy of attention...<more>

Charging pile types and specifications

The growth in demand for EVs in the world today has also led to the booming development of charging piles. However, just like the sockets in each country have different specifications, when traveling abroad, you must purchase a travel adapter in advance. Different countries and different car brands have slightly different specifications for charging connectors. Therefore, it is also very important to clarify the charging specifications of the car you had and the relevant local regulations. 

  • 1. Introduction to charging interface specifications in various countries

    EVs and EV chargers complement each other. When electric vehicles first began to develop, there were thousands of charging specifications. Different countries developed different charging standards, making related knowledge essential...<more>


  • 2. Taiwan Charging pile specifications of the top 10 car manufacturers and brands

    Different car manufacturers adopt various charging specifications, with Tesla being the leader among them. Initially, Tesla used its dedicated TPC, which was renamed and opened to all car manufacturers in 2022. Currently, the charging specifications of different car manufacturers have entered an era of competition, resembling the "contention of a hundred schools of thought."...<more>

  • 3. Current charging pile specifications in Taiwan

    Taiwan is a diversified market with high tolerance. There are many charging specifications, but it is also confusing without a single compatible charging standard. The EVs and charging equipment produced by each car manufacturer may be incompatible with charging, making car owners worried about finding the right charging equipment...<more>

Three EV charger plug, first for AC charging, middle for CHAdeMO DC charging, right for CCS2 DC charging
A black and white photo of an old car driving on a cobblestone street.

Looking at the rise of EV charger from the perspective of the development history of EVs

Isaac Newton said: "If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants. "

  • 1. The birth of the world's first electric car

    Before Tesla, who invented the earliest electric car? Were charging stations already designed at that time? 

    The ancestors planted the trees, and their descendants enjoy the cool shade. Through the efforts of thousands of scientists, technology has become more and more mature. The advancement of science and technology has brought us more convenient lives...<more>


  • 2. Recovery of demand for EVs and EV chargers

    Under different historical and geographical contexts, one can observe the rise and fall of people, events, times, places, and objects. In addition to being influenced by technology, the demand for EV chargers is closely related to the demand for EVs. It is also deeply influenced by the energy policies of different eras.

    With the rise of environmental awareness in modern times, numerous international regulations and plans have been implemented to significantly reduce the use of fossil fuels, aiming to mitigate the threat of the greenhouse effect to human survival...<more>

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