# Charging power

*Last updated: 2026-10-10*

> Charging power indicates how much electrical energy a charging station can transfer to a vehicle per unit of time, usually expressed in kilowatts (kW).

Charging power indicates how much electrical energy a charging station can transfer to a vehicle per unit of time, usually expressed in kilowatts (kW). It is the key factor determining how long a charging session takes, and is therefore critical for scheduling electric commercial vehicles: a low charging power at an otherwise suitable location can make a charging point unusable for a tight schedule, even if access and opening hours are fine. The charging power actually usable depends on both the charging station and the vehicle's battery system.

**Source:** [https://www.bgl-ev.de/depot-laden-fuer-e-lkw-bgl-e-v-und-depotcharge-starten-bgl-charge-das-bundesweite-depot-ladenetz-fuer-den-strassengueterverkehr/](https://www.bgl-ev.de/depot-laden-fuer-e-lkw-bgl-e-v-und-depotcharge-starten-bgl-charge-das-bundesweite-depot-ladenetz-fuer-den-strassengueterverkehr/)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Charging power |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 88 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-10 |
| Source | https://www.bgl-ev.de/depot-laden-fuer-e-lkw-bgl-e-v-und-depotcharge-starten-bgl-charge-das-bundesweite-depot-ladenetz-fuer-den-strassengueterverkehr/ |

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