Volvo Pure Electric, Быстрое руководство

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4. After delivery
Electrification Terms and Their Meanings
• Volt is electrical “pressure” and Amp (ere) is electrical “flow.” The
“garden hose” analogy: Turning up the pressure (volt) moves more
water, and having a larger diameter hose (amp) flows more water. In
this analogy, water is equivalent to power.
• kWh – Kilowatt-Hours: amount of energy stored (comparative to a
tank of gas).
• kW – Kilowatt: amount of electricity needed to “fill up” the battery via
charger (AC or DC).
• 1kW = 1.34 horsepower (e.g., XC40 Recharge’s combined 300 kW
= 402 horsepower).
• AC – Alternating Current (typical household outlets, Level 1 or 2,
including some charging stations) converts electric power to direct
current (DC) via an On-board Charger (OBC).
• DC – Direct Current (built-in converter, Level 3 charging stations) feeds
power directly to the car’s battery.
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