EV Charging Connectors: CCS2, Type2 & GB/T Solutions

The cost of charging plug in hybrid is a central economic consideration for owners, determining the financial benefit of using grid electricity instead of gasoline for their daily driving. Unlike a pure battery electric vehicle (BEV), a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) offers a choice, and the cost calculation for each mile driven on electricity versus gasoline directly influences how an owner uses the vehicle's dual-power capabilities. The cost to charge a PHEV's battery is primarily a function of the electricity rate and the battery's usable capacity. For example, consider a PHEV with a 15 kWh usable battery pack. If charged at home on a residential plan with a rate of $0.13 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), the cost for a full charge is approximately $1.95, ignoring efficiency losses. However, charging is not perfectly efficient. The conversion from grid AC power to DC battery power in the vehicle's onboard charger involves some energy loss, typically 10-15%. Factoring in this loss, the actual cost might be closer to $2.20-$2.25. This financial outlay must be compared to the cost of gasoline to travel the same distance. If the PHEV can travel 40 miles on that charge, and a comparable hybrid vehicle achieves 40 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city, the gasoline cost at $3.50 per gallon would be $3.50. In this scenario, the electric driving cost is about 63% of the gasoline cost, representing a clear saving. This saving can be even greater if the owner has access to free charging at work or at public stations, or if they are on a time-of-use (TOU) electricity plan with very low overnight rates. Conversely, charging at a public pay station with a higher per-kWh rate might reduce or even eliminate the cost advantage compared to a highly efficient gasoline engine. The hardware that enables this charging, from the home wall connector to the vehicle's inlet, must be efficient and safe. JONHON OPTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. provides high-performance interconnect solutions that minimize energy loss and ensure reliable operation. For specific information on the cost of JONHON's charging components for your PHEV or charging project, we invite you to contact our sales team for a detailed quote.