It looks as if BMW and Bosch have created the microwave of electric car chargers.

"At Plug-In 2014, a conference dedicated to discussing key issues for the long-term success of electric vehicles, BMW of North America launched its BMW i DC Fast Chargers, which can charge the BMW i3 all-electric vehicle’s battery up to 80 percent in 30 minutes."

Not only do the devices work quickly, they're half the size (31”H x 19”W x 12”D) of conventional electric DC chargers and only weigh approximately 100 pounds.

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