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Why are the cables at fast electric vehicle charging stations so weirdly thick and heavy?

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Why are the cables at fast electric vehicle charging stations so weirdly thick and heavy?

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Why are the cables at fast electric vehicle charging stations so weirdly thick and heavy?
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