Electric Vehicle charging (EV Charging) still takes longer than 45 minutes. It typically takes between 15 and 30 minutes for smartphones and other appliances to charge enough to last longer. To have enough power, tech companies have been attempting to improve the pace at which smartphones, tablets, and laptops can charge. Some have even released devices with rapid charging capabilities, which can charge a smartphone up to 15-20 minutes faster.
However, did you ever think that technology would advance to the point where EVs can be charged in just ten minutes?
Although it may seem impossible, a scientist of Indian descent has created a technique that can quickly charge an electric vehicle and smartphone.
Ankur Gupta, a researcher of Indian descent, has made a significant discovery that could quickly charge an electric car. Gupta has his research published in a publication of the National Academy of Sciences and is an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Colorado Boulder University in the United States.
The usage of supercapacitors, which can store and deliver energy more quickly than before, has been the main topic of his journal.
Understanding Supercapacitors: How does it work?
In his research, Ankur Gupta explains that the charging process of a device’s battery relies on the movement of ions (small charged particles) within a complex microscopic pore structure.
To store this energy efficiently, a high-capacity storage device like a supercapacitor could collect ions within its pores, which enables it to charge electronic devices at much faster speed, than the traditional batteries.
Benefits of supercapacitors in EVs
The implementation of supercapacitors in EV chargers could significantly reduce the charging times, making them even faster than the average time required to charge a smartphone. This advancement could further reduce the load on the power grid, as the rapid charging capability would work on minimizing the duration that EVs draw power.
Gupta’s research will further highlight his effort to enhance energy storage devices which will work in using his expertise in chemical engineering.
A boon for electric vehicles
The potential of supercapacitors in EV charging could transform the electric vehicle market. At present, one of the primary discouragements for prospective EV buyers is the long charging time and inadequate charging infrastructure.
This innovative technology could further address these concerns, by making EVs more appealing to consumers by reducing charging times drastically.
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