Schneider Electric launches EVlink Pro DC 180kW charging stations
Schneider Electric has launched its fast electric vehicle (EV)-charging stations EVlink Pro DC 180kW to advance electrification of buildings, depots and fleets.
With nearly 90% of EV charging expected to take place in commercial and industrial buildings, the fast-charging EVlink Pro DC enables vehicles to reach 80% charge in only 20 minutes, optimising building energy use and fast-tracking fleet vehicles getting back on the road.
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“The launch of EVlink Pro DC 180kW leverages our long history in electrical distribution and extensive expertise in the buildings sector to deliver an innovative approach to EV charging and infrastructure,” Schneider Electric power products and digital power vice president Farokh Ghadially says.
“Our commitment to interoperability and seamless integration means that building and fleet operators gain enhanced visibility, energy efficiency and control, while drivers gain access to a network of charging stations with ease, a well-needed enhancement to the overall EV ownership experience.”
EVlink Pro DC is seamlessly integrated with load management systems such as EcoStruxure EV Charging Expert to intelligently distribute energy from the building to the EV charging stations in real-time, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost savings. It’s interoperable with building management systems such as Power Monitoring Expert and EcoStruxure Building Operation.
Key features include scalable power from 120 to 180kW and future-ready technology to simplify upgrades and modernisation with ISO15118 Plug and Charge and Smart Charging readiness, ensuring that infrastructure remains at the forefront of innovation.
With reliability with third-party lab certification and featuring a housing with C4M corrosion protection, the EVlink Pro DC 180kW also operates in harsh environments and extreme temperatures up to 50°C without power derating. Reinforced embedded protection and a charge interrupt button ensures secure operations. In addition, the EVlink Pro DC 180kW offers sensors for shock and water ingress awareness, with real-time notifications in the event of any issues at the charge point.
Lastly, its ease-of-use feature with AutoCharge vehicle recognition automatically initiates a charging session upon plugging in the registered EV, enabling dynamic simultaneous charging of two vehicles for maximum power usage efficiency.
The solution is also certified with dozens of charging station management systems (CSMS), giving building owners and charge point operators the freedom to integrate and curate a charging system that fits their unique needs, with the data visibility and back-end supervision necessary to efficiently manage their system.
With a world network of technicians, end-to-end lifecycle services are provided directly by the manufacturer and its certified partners, with dedicated expertise delivered either remotely or through advanced on-site assistance, covering the span of commissioning, maintenance and repair.
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