ajmartineau
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I'll be hitting a couple of free L2 chargers while I'm there so I can take the long way home.
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It's a combination of hardware and software. They always engineer some margin in the limits so it's a safety decision on whether to unlock that or not.Anyone know if the 150KW is a limitation of the MME Hardware, or is it possible we will see a change in the software opening up faster charging speeds once the MME is out there and they feel confident it can handle the juice?
Yes, so that's exactly what I am talking about. If you can make quick stops between chargers on a trip to get back up to the taper level, 250KW is clearly superior.It's a combination of hardware and software. They always engineer some margin in the limits so it's a safety decision on whether to unlock that or not.
Where 250 kW really shines Is that first 40-50% state of charge that can be regained in 12 to 15 minutes.
Counting the pure charging alone, yes, but it may actually take LONGER to charge more often. You have to count the time it takes to exit the interstate, drive to the charger, get out, plug in, process payment, unplug when done, and drive back to the onramp. Might add 3 minutes, might add 10 minutes, depending on how close the charger is to the on/off ramps.Yes, so that's exactly what I am talking about. If you can make quick stops between chargers on a trip to get back up to the taper level, 250KW is clearly superior.
Just my guess, but I'm thinking no. Not significantly so anyway (maybe 150 to 160 or something, but I doubt 250 or 350). Have we heard of any BEV that's actually increased it's top-end charging power after-the-fact?So do you think the MME can be "unlocked" to a higher level if they feel it is safe, or does the combination of hardware/Software forever limit it to 150KW? Seeing that AE chargers can charge up to 350KW.