Which charger do I use for my charging session? Should I do a normal or high-power charge?

To choose the chargers best suited to your vehicle, several criteria must be considered :

The maximum power accepted by your EV: it is the vehicle that dictates to the charger the power that it can accommodate in its battery, and not the reverse! So there is no point in charging an EV on a charger that delivers a higher power than the maximum power accepted by the EV. Remember to check the maximum power accepted by your EV to optimise your charging sessions.
Location: an EV can be charged at various places (at home, at work, on the road). Opt for slow charging at home (between 3.7 and 7 kVA) to fully charge your EV. For ad hoc charging, choose a rapid or high-power chargers (from 24 kW to 350 kW) in a service station, a dedicated hub or in certain parking lots of public-access buildings.
The time you have available: if you have several hours to charge your EV, opt for an AC charger; it’s slower but less expensive. If the reverse is true and your charging time is limited (max. 45 mins), choose a DC chargers, which is faster, provided that your vehicle accepts the maximum power delivered by the charger.
The use of your EV: the power needed to charge your EV depends more on your use of it than in its driving range. If you travel only 20 to 30 km per day, you don’t need to charge daily on a rapid chargers and you can use a normal chargers if your EV’s battery is under 20%. On the other hand, if you travel long distances daily, choose a rapid or high-power chargers.

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