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How much current (A) does a charging station draw?

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The amount of current (in amperes) a charging station draws depends on its power output (in kilowatts, kW) and the type of electrical connection (single-phase or three-phase).

In general, the higher the power output of the charging station, the more current it draws. Some examples:

  • A 3.6 kW charging station on a single-phase connection draws approximately 16 amperes.

  • An 11 kW charging station on a three-phase connection draws approximately 16 amperes per phase.

  • A 22 kW charging station on a three-phase connection draws approximately 32 amperes per phase.

So, the exact current draw depends on both the power of the station and the type of electrical connection.


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