Hit 397kw today!

[9point81]

Got to try a 400kw ChargePoint charger at the local Buccee's for the first time with the Gravity and a low state of charge (around 15%) and it DID NOT disappoint! Topped out at about 397kw in a few seconds! It didn't hold for long at that speed as the car very quickly got over 20% in a few more seconds and then it ramped down slowly but was impressive with the curve! The pics I'm posting here are terrible bc the chargepoint station is the most reflective surface I've ever seen and the sun was high and mighty. I should have done pics from inside, but it all happened so fast! I'll try again on my Atlanta trip next weekend if the state of charge and location of the Buccee's off I20 match up and with my son's help for pics.

This vehicle is definitely the new charging champ!

 

[Ron_Burgundy]

Got to try a 400kw ChargePoint charger at the local Buccee's for the first time with the Gravity and a low state of charge (around 15%) and it DID NOT disappoint! Topped out at about 397kw in a few seconds! It didn't hold for long at that speed as the car very quickly got over 20% in a few more seconds and then it ramped down slowly but was impressive with the curve! The pics I'm posting here are terrible bc the chargepoint station is the most reflective surface I've ever seen and the sun was high and mighty. I should have done pics from inside, but it all happened so fast! I'll try again on my Atlanta trip next weekend if the state of charge and location of the Buccee's off I20 match up and with my son's help for pics.

This vehicle is definitely the new charging champ!
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Wow. 21 miles/min? That’s insane. Even if it only lasts a couple of minutes. I like that it’s a miles/min calc - that shows some serious capability. How quickly did it ramp down and where did it kind of level off for the longest?

That said, it’s about equal to the 1,050 miles/hour I can get on my Tesla when it’s a low SoC at a new SC - but it won’t stay there long and, frankly, I don’t think it’s accurate on the Tesla.

 

[9point81]

Wow. 21 miles/min? That’s insane. Even if it only lasts a couple of minutes. I like that it’s a miles/min calc - that shows some serious capability. How quickly did it ramp down and where did it kind of level off for the longest?

That said, it’s about equal to the 1,050 miles/hour I can get on my Tesla when it’s a low SoC at a new SC - but it won’t stay there long and, frankly, I don’t think it’s accurate on the Tesla.

It backed off the 397kw really quickly, maybe a minute or so but held above 300kw to about 30%. Over 250kw to about 50% and I disconnected at 71% and it was still around 200-180 kw. Total charge time of about 19 mins.

 

[joec]

It backed off the 397kw really quickly, maybe a minute or so but held above 300kw to about 30%. Over 250kw to about 50% and I disconnected at 71% and it was still around 200-180 kw. Total charge time of about 19 mins.

That’s definitely an improvement over the Air’s curve. Nice to see.

 

[scal_air]

Wow that's crazy! It's been awhile since I charged at EA, but I recall starting at 180kw and tapering down to 100kw near 80% soc. I have a Touring and I know your GT charges quicker but great to see the true potential charging speed of our Lucids!

 

[9point81]

Wow that's crazy! It's been awhile since I charged at EA, but I recall starting at 180kw and tapering down to 100kw near 80% soc. I have a Touring and I know your GT charges quicker but great to see the true potential charging speed of our Lucids!

This was a Gravity charging curve, so don't expect the same for the Air!

 

[scal_air]

Ah, missed that part. I think I was awestruck by the "Hit 397kw today" title