The new Satellites-based charging stations are manufactured by Kempower of Finland and distributed in Québec by Bornes Québec. Three dual charging outlets share a total of 500 kW of power that is dynamically distributed among connected vehicles based on their respective charging capacities. Each charging cable can deliver up to 300 kW of power.
"These new stations are a welcomed addition to the Electric Circuit, since they'll simplify the charging experience for our members and maximise the charging power,” said France Lampron, head of the Electric Circuit.
Dynamic power sharing simplifies the charging experience by allocating the maximum power available to each user based on the vehicle's capacity. Users won't have to select the power level: it will be set automatically by the charging station and billed based on the vehicle's capacity. The rates at these fast-charge stations are determined in the same way as those that apply at the other fast-charging stations in the Electric Circuit: per-second billing based on power tiers.
The configuration of the dual charging stations and cable management system also facilitates charging for all types of EVs. Vehicles hauling trailers and even travel trailers will be able to easily drive in and out, just like they do at gas stations.
The first of these new charging stations will be installed at 80 Boulevard Cartier in Rivière-du-Loup, where St-Hubert restaurant has given up part of its lot to make room for the charging point. St-Hubert is a founding member of the Electric Circuit which is the largest public charging network for electric vehicles in Québec. It consists of more than 4,500 public charging stations, including over 830 fast-charge stations, in every region of the province.
Electric Circuit users have access to a 24/7 telephone help line as well as a charging-station locator service. The Electric Circuit website and app for iOS and Android are updated as new stations are installed. Members can also use their Electric Circuit card or the app to access the ChargePoint network, the Flo network, Shell Recharge and New Brunswick's eCharge network.
