27 real EV & Charging Infrastructure questions from the Plant & Utility Ops bank, as asked in Indian campus drives and tech interviews. Every question has a verified answer and an AI-tutor explanation on placd — free to start.
1. What is AC vs DC charging?
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A.AC chargers hand mains to the vehicle's on-board charger, so power is limited to about 7–22 kW; DC chargers convert externally and feed the pack directly at 30–350 kW
B.open protocol between charger and central management system for authorisation, metering, remote start/stop and firmware, version 1.6J being common and 2.0.1 adding device management and ISO 15118 support
C.lithium iron phosphate runs at 3.2 V nominal with 150–200 Wh/kg, longer cycle life and better thermal stability; nickel manganese cobalt gives 3.6–3.7 V and 200–300 Wh/kg but is more fire-prone
D.sum of gun ratings with a diversity factor sets the transformer and LT panel; a 60 kW DC charger draws about 70 kVA at 0.95 PF and 95% efficiency, so a 4-gun hub needs a dedicated 250–315 kVA transformer
2. Which term means: "AC chargers hand mains to the vehicle's on-board charger, so power is limited to about 7–22 kW; DC chargers convert externally and feed the pack directly at 30–350 kW"?
A.AC vs DC charging — monitors cell voltages, current and temperature to estimate SoC and SoH, balances cells, and enforces over-charge, over-discharge and thermal cut-offs
B.AC vs DC charging — bidirectional charger lets the pack export to the grid or a building for peak shaving and frequency support, enabled by ISO 15118-20 signalling and priced against battery cycle degradation
C.AC vs DC charging — open protocol between charger and central management system for authorisation, metering, remote start/stop and firmware, version 1.6J being common and 2.0.1 adding device management and ISO 15118 support
D.AC vs DC charging — AC chargers hand mains to the vehicle's on-board charger, so power is limited to about 7–22 kW; DC chargers convert externally and feed the pack directly at 30–350 kW
A.open protocol between charger and central management system for authorisation, metering, remote start/stop and firmware, version 1.6J being common and 2.0.1 adding device management and ISO 15118 support
B.AC chargers hand mains to the vehicle's on-board charger, so power is limited to about 7–22 kW; DC chargers convert externally and feed the pack directly at 30–350 kW
C.CCS2 adds two DC pins to a Type 2 plug with powerline signalling and is India's car fast-charge standard; CHAdeMO is the fading CAN-based Japanese connector; Bharat DC-001 is the 15 kW, 48–72 V GB/T-based spec for small vehicles
D.AIS-156 sets battery safety for two and three-wheelers, tightened after the 2022 fires with cell-level thermal-propagation and BMS requirements; AIS-138 covers conformance of AC (Part 1) and DC (Part 2) charging stations
5. Which term means: "CCS2 adds two DC pins to a Type 2 plug with powerline signalling and is India's car fast-charge standard; CHAdeMO is the fading CAN-based Japanese connector; Bharat DC-001 is the 15 kW, 48–72 V GB/T-based spec for small vehicles"?
A.DC connector standards — lithium iron phosphate runs at 3.2 V nominal with 150–200 Wh/kg, longer cycle life and better thermal stability; nickel manganese cobalt gives 3.6–3.7 V and 200–300 Wh/kg but is more fire-prone
B.DC connector standards — monitors cell voltages, current and temperature to estimate SoC and SoH, balances cells, and enforces over-charge, over-discharge and thermal cut-offs
C.DC connector standards — CCS2 adds two DC pins to a Type 2 plug with powerline signalling and is India's car fast-charge standard; CHAdeMO is the fading CAN-based Japanese connector; Bharat DC-001 is the 15 kW, 48–72 V GB/T-based spec for small vehicles
D.DC connector standards — bidirectional charger lets the pack export to the grid or a building for peak shaving and frequency support, enabled by ISO 15118-20 signalling and priced against battery cycle degradation
A.lithium iron phosphate runs at 3.2 V nominal with 150–200 Wh/kg, longer cycle life and better thermal stability; nickel manganese cobalt gives 3.6–3.7 V and 200–300 Wh/kg but is more fire-prone
B.open protocol between charger and central management system for authorisation, metering, remote start/stop and firmware, version 1.6J being common and 2.0.1 adding device management and ISO 15118 support
C.AIS-156 sets battery safety for two and three-wheelers, tightened after the 2022 fires with cell-level thermal-propagation and BMS requirements; AIS-138 covers conformance of AC (Part 1) and DC (Part 2) charging stations
D.bidirectional charger lets the pack export to the grid or a building for peak shaving and frequency support, enabled by ISO 15118-20 signalling and priced against battery cycle degradation
8. Which term means: "open protocol between charger and central management system for authorisation, metering, remote start/stop and firmware, version 1.6J being common and 2.0.1 adding device management and ISO 15118 support"?
A.OCPP — monitors cell voltages, current and temperature to estimate SoC and SoH, balances cells, and enforces over-charge, over-discharge and thermal cut-offs
B.OCPP — open protocol between charger and central management system for authorisation, metering, remote start/stop and firmware, version 1.6J being common and 2.0.1 adding device management and ISO 15118 support
C.OCPP — AIS-156 sets battery safety for two and three-wheelers, tightened after the 2022 fires with cell-level thermal-propagation and BMS requirements; AIS-138 covers conformance of AC (Part 1) and DC (Part 2) charging stations
D.OCPP — CCS2 adds two DC pins to a Type 2 plug with powerline signalling and is India's car fast-charge standard; CHAdeMO is the fading CAN-based Japanese connector; Bharat DC-001 is the 15 kW, 48–72 V GB/T-based spec for small vehicles
A.sum of gun ratings with a diversity factor sets the transformer and LT panel; a 60 kW DC charger draws about 70 kVA at 0.95 PF and 95% efficiency, so a 4-gun hub needs a dedicated 250–315 kVA transformer
B.monitors cell voltages, current and temperature to estimate SoC and SoH, balances cells, and enforces over-charge, over-discharge and thermal cut-offs
C.AIS-156 sets battery safety for two and three-wheelers, tightened after the 2022 fires with cell-level thermal-propagation and BMS requirements; AIS-138 covers conformance of AC (Part 1) and DC (Part 2) charging stations
D.standardised removable packs exchanged at a station in minutes, suited to two and three-wheelers; interoperability of pack form factor and BMS communication is the main policy hurdle
11. Which term means: "monitors cell voltages, current and temperature to estimate SoC and SoH, balances cells, and enforces over-charge, over-discharge and thermal cut-offs"?
A.Battery management system — monitors cell voltages, current and temperature to estimate SoC and SoH, balances cells, and enforces over-charge, over-discharge and thermal cut-offs
B.Battery management system — standardised removable packs exchanged at a station in minutes, suited to two and three-wheelers; interoperability of pack form factor and BMS communication is the main policy hurdle
C.Battery management system — AC chargers hand mains to the vehicle's on-board charger, so power is limited to about 7–22 kW; DC chargers convert externally and feed the pack directly at 30–350 kW
D.Battery management system — bidirectional charger lets the pack export to the grid or a building for peak shaving and frequency support, enabled by ISO 15118-20 signalling and priced against battery cycle degradation
A.lithium iron phosphate runs at 3.2 V nominal with 150–200 Wh/kg, longer cycle life and better thermal stability; nickel manganese cobalt gives 3.6–3.7 V and 200–300 Wh/kg but is more fire-prone
B.open protocol between charger and central management system for authorisation, metering, remote start/stop and firmware, version 1.6J being common and 2.0.1 adding device management and ISO 15118 support
C.standardised removable packs exchanged at a station in minutes, suited to two and three-wheelers; interoperability of pack form factor and BMS communication is the main policy hurdle
D.monitors cell voltages, current and temperature to estimate SoC and SoH, balances cells, and enforces over-charge, over-discharge and thermal cut-offs
14. Which term means: "lithium iron phosphate runs at 3.2 V nominal with 150–200 Wh/kg, longer cycle life and better thermal stability; nickel manganese cobalt gives 3.6–3.7 V and 200–300 Wh/kg but is more fire-prone"?
A.LFP vs NMC cells — standardised removable packs exchanged at a station in minutes, suited to two and three-wheelers; interoperability of pack form factor and BMS communication is the main policy hurdle
B.LFP vs NMC cells — AC chargers hand mains to the vehicle's on-board charger, so power is limited to about 7–22 kW; DC chargers convert externally and feed the pack directly at 30–350 kW
C.LFP vs NMC cells — AIS-156 sets battery safety for two and three-wheelers, tightened after the 2022 fires with cell-level thermal-propagation and BMS requirements; AIS-138 covers conformance of AC (Part 1) and DC (Part 2) charging stations
D.LFP vs NMC cells — lithium iron phosphate runs at 3.2 V nominal with 150–200 Wh/kg, longer cycle life and better thermal stability; nickel manganese cobalt gives 3.6–3.7 V and 200–300 Wh/kg but is more fire-prone
A.CCS2 adds two DC pins to a Type 2 plug with powerline signalling and is India's car fast-charge standard; CHAdeMO is the fading CAN-based Japanese connector; Bharat DC-001 is the 15 kW, 48–72 V GB/T-based spec for small vehicles
B.AIS-156 sets battery safety for two and three-wheelers, tightened after the 2022 fires with cell-level thermal-propagation and BMS requirements; AIS-138 covers conformance of AC (Part 1) and DC (Part 2) charging stations
C.bidirectional charger lets the pack export to the grid or a building for peak shaving and frequency support, enabled by ISO 15118-20 signalling and priced against battery cycle degradation
D.open protocol between charger and central management system for authorisation, metering, remote start/stop and firmware, version 1.6J being common and 2.0.1 adding device management and ISO 15118 support
17. Which term means: "AIS-156 sets battery safety for two and three-wheelers, tightened after the 2022 fires with cell-level thermal-propagation and BMS requirements; AIS-138 covers conformance of AC (Part 1) and DC (Part 2) charging stations"?
A.AIS-156 and AIS-138 — monitors cell voltages, current and temperature to estimate SoC and SoH, balances cells, and enforces over-charge, over-discharge and thermal cut-offs
B.AIS-156 and AIS-138 — AIS-156 sets battery safety for two and three-wheelers, tightened after the 2022 fires with cell-level thermal-propagation and BMS requirements; AIS-138 covers conformance of AC (Part 1) and DC (Part 2) charging stations
C.AIS-156 and AIS-138 — AC chargers hand mains to the vehicle's on-board charger, so power is limited to about 7–22 kW; DC chargers convert externally and feed the pack directly at 30–350 kW
D.AIS-156 and AIS-138 — CCS2 adds two DC pins to a Type 2 plug with powerline signalling and is India's car fast-charge standard; CHAdeMO is the fading CAN-based Japanese connector; Bharat DC-001 is the 15 kW, 48–72 V GB/T-based spec for small vehicles
A.open protocol between charger and central management system for authorisation, metering, remote start/stop and firmware, version 1.6J being common and 2.0.1 adding device management and ISO 15118 support
B.sum of gun ratings with a diversity factor sets the transformer and LT panel; a 60 kW DC charger draws about 70 kVA at 0.95 PF and 95% efficiency, so a 4-gun hub needs a dedicated 250–315 kVA transformer
C.AC chargers hand mains to the vehicle's on-board charger, so power is limited to about 7–22 kW; DC chargers convert externally and feed the pack directly at 30–350 kW
D.monitors cell voltages, current and temperature to estimate SoC and SoH, balances cells, and enforces over-charge, over-discharge and thermal cut-offs
20. Which term means: "sum of gun ratings with a diversity factor sets the transformer and LT panel; a 60 kW DC charger draws about 70 kVA at 0.95 PF and 95% efficiency, so a 4-gun hub needs a dedicated 250–315 kVA transformer"?
A.Charging site electrical sizing — lithium iron phosphate runs at 3.2 V nominal with 150–200 Wh/kg, longer cycle life and better thermal stability; nickel manganese cobalt gives 3.6–3.7 V and 200–300 Wh/kg but is more fire-prone
B.Charging site electrical sizing — open protocol between charger and central management system for authorisation, metering, remote start/stop and firmware, version 1.6J being common and 2.0.1 adding device management and ISO 15118 support
C.Charging site electrical sizing — standardised removable packs exchanged at a station in minutes, suited to two and three-wheelers; interoperability of pack form factor and BMS communication is the main policy hurdle
D.Charging site electrical sizing — sum of gun ratings with a diversity factor sets the transformer and LT panel; a 60 kW DC charger draws about 70 kVA at 0.95 PF and 95% efficiency, so a 4-gun hub needs a dedicated 250–315 kVA transformer
A.CCS2 adds two DC pins to a Type 2 plug with powerline signalling and is India's car fast-charge standard; CHAdeMO is the fading CAN-based Japanese connector; Bharat DC-001 is the 15 kW, 48–72 V GB/T-based spec for small vehicles
B.bidirectional charger lets the pack export to the grid or a building for peak shaving and frequency support, enabled by ISO 15118-20 signalling and priced against battery cycle degradation
C.standardised removable packs exchanged at a station in minutes, suited to two and three-wheelers; interoperability of pack form factor and BMS communication is the main policy hurdle
D.AC chargers hand mains to the vehicle's on-board charger, so power is limited to about 7–22 kW; DC chargers convert externally and feed the pack directly at 30–350 kW
23. Which term means: "bidirectional charger lets the pack export to the grid or a building for peak shaving and frequency support, enabled by ISO 15118-20 signalling and priced against battery cycle degradation"?
A.Vehicle-to-grid — sum of gun ratings with a diversity factor sets the transformer and LT panel; a 60 kW DC charger draws about 70 kVA at 0.95 PF and 95% efficiency, so a 4-gun hub needs a dedicated 250–315 kVA transformer
B.Vehicle-to-grid — AIS-156 sets battery safety for two and three-wheelers, tightened after the 2022 fires with cell-level thermal-propagation and BMS requirements; AIS-138 covers conformance of AC (Part 1) and DC (Part 2) charging stations
C.Vehicle-to-grid — standardised removable packs exchanged at a station in minutes, suited to two and three-wheelers; interoperability of pack form factor and BMS communication is the main policy hurdle
D.Vehicle-to-grid — bidirectional charger lets the pack export to the grid or a building for peak shaving and frequency support, enabled by ISO 15118-20 signalling and priced against battery cycle degradation
A.bidirectional charger lets the pack export to the grid or a building for peak shaving and frequency support, enabled by ISO 15118-20 signalling and priced against battery cycle degradation
B.sum of gun ratings with a diversity factor sets the transformer and LT panel; a 60 kW DC charger draws about 70 kVA at 0.95 PF and 95% efficiency, so a 4-gun hub needs a dedicated 250–315 kVA transformer
C.CCS2 adds two DC pins to a Type 2 plug with powerline signalling and is India's car fast-charge standard; CHAdeMO is the fading CAN-based Japanese connector; Bharat DC-001 is the 15 kW, 48–72 V GB/T-based spec for small vehicles
D.standardised removable packs exchanged at a station in minutes, suited to two and three-wheelers; interoperability of pack form factor and BMS communication is the main policy hurdle
26. Which term means: "standardised removable packs exchanged at a station in minutes, suited to two and three-wheelers; interoperability of pack form factor and BMS communication is the main policy hurdle"?
A.Battery swapping — AC chargers hand mains to the vehicle's on-board charger, so power is limited to about 7–22 kW; DC chargers convert externally and feed the pack directly at 30–350 kW
B.Battery swapping — AIS-156 sets battery safety for two and three-wheelers, tightened after the 2022 fires with cell-level thermal-propagation and BMS requirements; AIS-138 covers conformance of AC (Part 1) and DC (Part 2) charging stations
C.Battery swapping — monitors cell voltages, current and temperature to estimate SoC and SoH, balances cells, and enforces over-charge, over-discharge and thermal cut-offs
D.Battery swapping — standardised removable packs exchanged at a station in minutes, suited to two and three-wheelers; interoperability of pack form factor and BMS communication is the main policy hurdle
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