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description: "A DC fast charger sends direct current straight to the vehicle battery at high power, so it charges much faster than home Level 2 equipment."
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# DC fast charger

A DC fast charger sends direct current straight to the vehicle battery at high power, so it charges much faster than home Level 2 equipment.

The U.S. Department of Transportation says direct current fast charging equipment offers rapid charging along heavy-traffic corridors at installed stations. It can charge a battery EV to 80 percent in about 20 minutes to 1 hour. Most plug-in hybrids on the market do not work with fast chargers.

DC fast chargers need large power service and are mostly found in public places. Homes use a [Level 2 charger](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/level-2-charger) instead. Common connectors include [NACS](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/nacs) and CCS. For home charging, see [EV charging station installation](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/ev-charging-station-installation).

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## Related terms

-   [Level 2 charger](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/level-2-charger)
-   [NACS](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/nacs)
-   [J1772](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/j1772)
-   [EVSE](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/evse)

## Sources

1.  [U.S. Department of Transportation: Charger Types and Speeds](https://www.transportation.gov/rural/ev/toolkit/ev-basics/charging-speeds)
2.  [U.S. Department of Transportation: Charger Types and Speeds](https://www.transportation.gov/rural/ev/toolkit/ev-basics/charging-speeds)

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