Fast‐Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles (EVs) are an absolute necessity due to the rapid degradation of fossil fuels and are free from environmental pollution. The fast‐charging method is used to charge the EVs with higher power ratings and usually it will take 15–30 minutes to recharge the battery up to 80% SoC. This method significantly reduces the waiting time of EV users at charging stations. So, the fast‐charging method is a widely adopted method to recharge EVs used for commercial purposes including freight transfers. The typical power rating of a fast charger nowadays is available in the range of 50–150 kW rating. The C‐rating of the EV battery plays an important role in charging. Lesser C‐rating of the battery will take more time for charging even though if it is charged through fast chargers. This chapter discusses the fast‐charging infrastructure in the present scenario as well as future needs to recharge the electric vehicle in a lesser time duration.