I believe the CCS protocol has a minimum voltage level of 200V, and that Chademo is similar (may be lower, I'm not sure). I run 5 Tesla modules in series so when discharged my pack voltage is c.96V, and max's out at 125V.
Does anyone know of a means to use CCS with such a low pack voltage?
I note: 'normal' CCS seems to be able to supply 50KW, but that would be at 400V (I think max current in the protocol is 125A). I'm not expecting to be able to charge at 50KW when my pack voltage is so low, but it would be very useful if I could connect to DC charging stations and make use of CCS, even if my charge rate were low (say 10KW).
I also note I may not be very popular charging at 10KW on a public CCS charge point, but that's a different consideration!
Does anyone know of a means to use CCS with such a low pack voltage?
I note: 'normal' CCS seems to be able to supply 50KW, but that would be at 400V (I think max current in the protocol is 125A). I'm not expecting to be able to charge at 50KW when my pack voltage is so low, but it would be very useful if I could connect to DC charging stations and make use of CCS, even if my charge rate were low (say 10KW).
I also note I may not be very popular charging at 10KW on a public CCS charge point, but that's a different consideration!