As electric cars are becoming a trend, they raise a whole new bunch of questions that are worth caring about. With one often-overlooked factor significantly influencing the electric vehicle experience - EV voltage. While discussions about range dominate, the power of voltage holds the key, particularly when it comes to electric vehicle charging. You'll often see the voltage of an electric car in advertising. But what does that actually mean? We'll show everything you need to know about EV's voltage.

How does voltage impact charging speed?

Charging speed mostly boils down to voltage and current. With higher voltage, less current is required — and with lower voltage, higher current is required. Watts, the measure of overall power, weaves the narrative of voltage and current working harmoniously. For example, 120 volts at 1 amp, and you have 120 watts. The challenge surfaces when a high current generates heat and energy loss, impacting both charging speed and the longevity of the EV battery. This is precisely where the magic of higher EV voltage comes into play.

What higher voltage means?

To charge faster, more voltage or more current is required. Increasing the current will lead to more energy loss and heat which makes actually charging faster more difficult. By elevating the EV voltage, the reliance on high current diminishes, resulting in faster charging, lower energy loss, and reduced heat generation. Thus, high-voltage batteries can not only deliver more power, but preserve the battery better.

Each electric car has a battery of a different voltage. The voltage of your EV battery is not merely a numerical value; it serves as a window into the car's performance and shapes your charging experience.