WASHINGTON: Electrify America and Electrify Canada have announced that they will establish two power names of Hyper-Fast for 350 kilowatt (kW) chargers and Ultra-Fast for 150 kilowatt chargers in an effort to simplify the charging experience for both new and existing electric vehicle (EV) customers.
The companies are making this new naming convention available to all charging providers to help set a universal standard.
The Hyper-Fast and Ultra-Fast names will appear on newly redesigned labels on chargers across the Electrify America and Electrify Canada networks, to convey available charge power in a simple, easy-to-understand way.
The companies pioneered the availability of the fastest charging speeds available today at up to 150kW and 350kW, which have become a standard in the industry for publicly available charging.
The new labels will feature two maximum power descriptions with bold, eye-catching colours for easier recognition:
> Hyper-Fast: Indicates power delivery of up to 350kW, which can provide about 30km of driving range per minute of charging depending on the EV’s charging capability. (Green label & three bolt icons):
> Ultra-Fast: Indicates power delivery of up to 150kW, which can provide about 15km of driving range per minute of charging depending on the EV’s charging capability. (Teal label & two bolt icons)
“We want to help make the transition to EV charging easier by translating kilowatt ratings into simpler names like Hyper-Fast and Ultra-Fast with corresponding colours to help them make a selection at the charger,” said Robert Barrosa, senior director, sales, business development and marketing of Electrify America and Electrify Canada.
“As EV sales continue to grow, it’s important that we continue to educate everyone on how easy public charging can be, ensuring consumer comfort with making the switch. It should not require a calculator to figure out what charger’s power output may best match the capabilities of their EV.”
