The charging station can deliver 400kW of power and is the first standalone charging station with this power output that has been tested and proven in the field in France and the Netherlands. The company expects to begin fulfilling orders from September 2023 in key European markets.
High-power charging (above 350 kW) is the evolution of fast charging (above 50kW) and is seen by industry experts as one of the keys to mass market EV adoption. According to the company’s research, the existence of high-power charging would increase the willingness of 66% of potential EV drivers to buy an electric car. As such, there is an effort to install thousands of high-power charging stations across Europe and North America’s motorways.
“The EVBox Troniq High Power is designed to be a revenue powerhouse for shortstop locations like highway rest stops and service stations,” says Maurice van Riek, CTO at EVBox. “For these busy, on-the-go businesses, faster charging means more turnover. With the launch of EVBox Troniq High Power, we aim to help our partners become leaders in the rapidly expanding electric mobility industry whilst delivering their customers the best possible charging experience.”
The launch of EVBox Troniq High Power follows the successful testing period at the two locations in France and the Netherlands. The Early Adopter Program (EAP) influenced the charging station’s design by gathering real-time feedback and using it to continuously improve the product. Over five months near Amsterdam and Toulouse, the EAP logged more than 4,000 successful charging sessions and over 1,700 hours of active charging. More than 91 MWh of energy was delivered to electric vehicles, validating the performance and compatibility of the charging station with different types of vehicles, battery types, weather conditions, and use cases.
EVBox Troniq High Power is built on the flexible and scalable Troniq Modular platform. The platform makes it easy for businesses to integrate the charger into an existing charging offering and optimise their power consumption, while avoiding costly grid upgrades. Developed in the company’s Bordeaux facility, EVBox aims to produce up to 2,000 units this year.
EVBox Troniq High Power key features include scalable architecture with up to ten 40kW power modules; available with 320kW, 360kW or 400kW power output options; improved dry cable performance, reaching up to 500 A for more than 30 minutes, safely delivering high-power charging; intelligent power distribution between charging sessions; simultaneous dual vehicle charging with two CCS2 cables; and dynamic power load allocation to charging sessions.
