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Additionally, electric cars using fast or rapid chargers have a battery management system that measures maximum charging speed; this means that as your car goes above the80% mark, the charging speed reduces significantly. The reduction in the charging rate is a battery protective mechanism that improves the car battery’s lifespan. Rapid charging devices have cables connected to the charging unit and are only usable on EV that are quick charge enabled. Thus you do not need to have a personal cable to connect to a rapid charger. You can quickly know if your car has rapid charge capability by looking at the car manual, manufacturer’s website, or inspecting the on-board inlet.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Slow chargers\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}]},{\"text\":\". Slow charging is still a standard method of charging EV, which many owners use to charge cars overnight. 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