Electric car chargers aren't chargers at all – EVSE Explained
What it is
Technology Connections explains that the so-called EV charger in an electric car's charging cable or wall unit is really an EVSE, a smart switch that safely delivers AC power. The actual charger is inside the car. The video covers the safety signaling and mechanisms involved.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN recommends it as the clearest introduction to what is inside an AC EV charging station and why it is much simpler than people assume.
- 4 people recommended it
- 4 different months
- 1 strong recommendations
- first 2021, last 2024
What HN commenters said
“In case you don't watch Technology Connections... 1. You probably should, Alec is great.”
Broader explanation of what goes on inside an EVSE
Moto7451, 2024-05 · Strong recommendation · in “Creating a low-cost EV charging station with Arduino”
“there seem to be about a million and a half different mechanisms to prevent sparks from chargers.”
Shows the many safety mechanisms preventing sparks in EVSE
alexgartrell, 2021-02 · Recommendation · in “Oil companies buying up EV charging networks: Shell acquires Ubitricity”
“A quick intro into EVSE and why there is no power 'charger' in them”
Quick intro to what an EVSE is and isn't
rusanu, 2021-12 · Recommendation · in “Bosch gives go-ahead for volume production of silicon carbide chips”
“A helpful video about what's inside an AC EV "charger"”
Explains what's inside an AC EV charger
stetrain, 2023-08 · Recommendation · in “EV Chargers Should Be Dumber”
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Topics: evse, electric vehicles, ac charging, electrical safety, j1772
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