Car engine
The mechanical power output delivered by a car engine to propel the vehicle.
How big is it?
100 kW · power
Power · example
A little perspective
Car engine vs Motorway rapid EV charger: power comparison
The rated DC output of a motorway rapid EV charger is about 3.5 times the power of a car engine.
ENERGY EACH SECOND
A motorway rapid EV charger supplies high-power direct current to quickly recharge compatible electric vehicles at service stations.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Car engine
Power: 100 kW; example.
A chosen 100 kW rated mechanical output, not constant fuel consumption.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked power is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Motorway rapid EV charger
Defined rated DC output: 350 kW; defined specimen; range 50 kW–400 kW.
A defined 350 kW rapid DC charging point. Vehicle acceptance rate, shared cabinets, temperature and battery state can reduce delivered power.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined rated DC output is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 100 kW
We compare the power of a car engine. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
A chosen 100 kW rated mechanical output, not constant fuel consumption.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 kW | Not recorded | example |
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Nearest higher valuePower and outputMotorway rapid EV charger350 kWDefined rated DC outputA motorway rapid EV charger supplies high-power direct current to quickly recharge compatible electric vehicles at service stations.Sources and method
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