The company says that ChargePost redefines ultra-fast charging with an all-in-one design that integrates the battery, power electronics, cooling system and charger in a compact package requiring less than two square meters (21.5 square feet) of ground space.
Each ChargePost is equipped with two charging points, giving drivers more than 100 kilometres (60 miles) of range in just a few minutes (up to 300 kW DC power with one charging point and 150 kW with two charging points in use at the same time) and up to two optional 75-inch digital advertising displays on its exterior surfaces. The unit has a configurable 143 or 201 kWh battery capacity.
ChargePost is available immediately in Germany and Europe and will be available in the US soon. With simple, quick set-up – by forklift – ChargePost features plug-and-play installation at ground level, connecting directly to the existing, power-limited, low-voltage grid.
The integrated charging cable with uncooled CCS1/CCS2 connector is at least three meters long. The 10-inch touchscreen interface is particularly user-friendly and includes an easy-to-use payment terminal. This equips the system for the future as a public charging station. It is also easy to maintain with direct access to modular functional units such as battery elements, cooling and monitors. Battery modules can be replaced individually as needed, and an intelligent control system optimises the system for ideal operation. This increases the longevity and makes the system particularly efficient.
The integrated battery system also serves as an energy platform: In conjunction with a photo-voltaic (PV) system, low-cost in-house electricity can be used to charge EVs or for grid services. The possibility of feeding stored energy bidirectionally back into the grid – available in the first half of 2023 - is a special feature of the ChargePost and opens up completely new business models for operators.
