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EV Charging Glossary: Every Term Explained in Plain English

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A quick-reference glossary for terms that show up constantly in charger specs and reviews but are rarely explained plainly.

kW vs kWh

kW measures charging power (rate); kWh measures total energy delivered over time — a 50kW charger running for 30 minutes delivers 25kWh.

State of Charge (SoC)

The EV equivalent of a battery percentage — how full the pack is relative to its usable capacity.

Onboard Charger (OBC)

The component inside the vehicle that converts AC power from Level 1/2 charging into DC power the battery can store.

Charging Curve

How charging speed changes as the battery fills — fast in the middle range, slower near empty and near full.

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