As EV batteries improve, ChargePoint debuts 600 kW fast charger
Summary
ChargePoint has introduced the Express Solo, a new DC fast charger for electric vehicles (EVs) that can deliver up to 600 kilowatts (kW) of power. This fast charger is compact, easy to install, and can charge two vehicles at once, offering faster charging compared to most existing chargers in the U.S.Key Facts
- The Express Solo charger can deliver up to 600 kW of power, which is higher than most current U.S. fast chargers.
- It can charge two EVs at the same time, sharing the 600 kW between them or giving one vehicle the full power.
- The charger uses direct current (DC) input, which improves efficiency and reduces costs by eliminating the need for some components.
- It has both CCS1 and NACS sockets, allowing it to work with a wide range of electric vehicles.
- The design is modular, meaning more charging plugs can be added later to increase capacity.
- The charger supports bidirectional power, so it can both charge vehicles and take power from them to store on site.
- It costs about 30% less to buy and operate than comparable high-power chargers.
- This development aims to help reduce charging time, an important factor encouraging more people to use electric vehicles.
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