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      03-25-2016, 07:26 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by MichiganMike View Post
There has been some concern that routine use of faster charging rates might have an adverse impact on the battery life relative to slower charging rates. More recent studies have suggested that the potential adverse impact of rapid charging (even at rates much faster than the max rate of the 40e) may not be as significant as previously postulated.

http://www.torquenews.com/2250/resul...news-ev-owners

Also, max charging rates will put more of an electrical load on the circuit supplying electricity, which may not be desirable in some situations.
Thanks for posting the link to the article. Also the explanation on the electrical load on a circuit makes sense. Question answered!
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