Energy Loss During the Conversion Process
When an electric vehicle (EV) charges, the onboard converter changes the AC (alternating current) power from the grid into DC (direct current) power, which is what the car's battery needs to charge. However, during this conversion process, energy is lost. This is a normal part of any conversion process.
How Much Energy is Lost?
In some cars, the energy loss during this conversion process can be around 10%. This means that the amount of power consumed from the charging station may be slightly higher than what actually goes into the battery.
Continuous Power Consumption
Even after a session begins, the car continues to consume power. If the battery’s charge drops below a certain limit, the car will automatically start charging again.
What Does This Mean for Your Charging Session?
It’s possible that your charging session may consume more power than the capacity of your battery pack can handle. However, this is nothing to worry about. It’s just part of how the charging process works and doesn't affect the overall performance of your car.