In Pictures: J3068 Three-Phase AC Charging Could Give EV Fleets 50 kW Without Costly DC Infrastructure

Fleet operators are being urged to rethink AC charging as a cheaper path to electrification.

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SAE J3068 three-phase AC charging could deliver roughly 52 kW at 480 volts.

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The standard is already proven in European and Asian markets.

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Avoiding DC fast charger costs could ease utility bottlenecks for medium- and heavy-duty fleets.

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Overnight AC charging may suit fleet duty cycles better than high-power DC sessions.

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Lower infrastructure costs could make fleet electrification accessible to more operators.

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Ned Funnell argues that fleet engineers should revisit three-phase AC as a viable option.

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Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles stand to benefit most from the approach.

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Three-phase AC charging could cut infrastructure expenses without sacrificing charging speed.

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