What is the difference between AC charging and DC charging?

High power charging beyond 50 kW at IONITY is only possible with DC (direct current).

AC (alternating current) charging is typically used for charging at home or when parking your car, e.g. during shopping.

Power always needs to be converted from AC to DC when charging an electric vehicle (EV). The technical difference between AC charging and DC charging is whether the power gets converted outside or inside the vehicle.