andrew.g

I was wondering the same thing as the OP it seems to me the specs are indeed conflicting, depending on which model we're talking about. According to both Wikipedia and ev-database.uk the "60" is limited to 7.2kw on AC. If true, that could be because it only uses one phase, even if three are available, or just caused by an overall power limit of the on board AC-DC convertor. The same sites both state that the 80 model will charge at 11kw provided it's supplied with three phase AC. The "car card" generated by the Skoda website for the 60 model lists charge rates at 11kw AC, but I think those are just theoretical, it doesn't it state anywhere (that I can find) that it will actually charge at 11kw on AC. According to their data, 7.2kw vs 11kw makes a three hour difference on the time needed for a full charge. When I went into the dealer they didn't have a clue about the technical details for the EV, they were more interested in getting me to look at the hybrid or ICE cars instead. An AC-DC module that only supports one phase would be cheaper to manufacture due to the lower voltage it has to deal with (phase to phase is much higher potential than one phase to neutral even for the same supply voltage). However, I recon it's just as likley that both models have the same power electronics and its just a software unlock option they turn off on the 60 as an extra incentive to get the 80. Or maybe the two websites mentioned are both wrong and both the 60 and 80 will actually charge at 11kw after all? Can anyone who owns the 60 model confirm if it will actually charge at 11kw on three phase AC or not?