AC (Alternating Current): Standard electricity from the grid and home wall sockets that goes through an EVs onboard inverter to store in the battery. AC charging comes in two levels: Level 1 (slow charging from a regular wall outlet) and Level 2 (faster charging with a dedicated home or public charger).
DC (Direct Current): Power bypassed the onboard inverter to delivery power directly to the battery. DC chargers provide much faster charging, with some stations offering power outputs from 25 kW up to 350 kW. This can add significant range in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.