Why invest in CCS / NACS chargers today when MCS will provide far faster charging on its release in the future?

TPS’ Nigel Jakeman shares his answer to a very good question surfacing as distribution depot operators and landlords face the unenviable challenge of electrifying substantial fleets of very large trucks, each with battery capacities in the order of 600 to 900 kWh.

Moving from CCS / NACS to MCS charging in the future can reduce the charging time of these vehicles by a factor of 4, resulting in charging times of less than 30 minutes, meaning depot operators can consider operational logistics models that closely resemble those used today when fueling conventional vehicles.

With VELOX m chargers, depot operators can invest confidently today, knowing their infrastructure is future proofed. The VELOX m chargers handle battery outputs from 150 to 1,250 V, meeting all charging standards, including MCS, and offer bi-directional functionality for V2X operations. Configured to suit any current fleet needs with up to 1.2 MW capacity, the VELOX m allows for easy addition of alternative VELOX chargers, making it the most cost-effective, upgradable solution in the market, facilitating seamless switch over to MCS once vehicles become available, without the need for extra power electronics.

To further safeguard your investment, VELOX m chargers offer an expandable configuration. As you need to add more capacity through battery storage and/or embedded generation, simply integrate these new sources with the SMART FLEET DC Grid seamlessly and add more chargers as required.

By expanding grid capacity and utilizing VELOX m chargers, you can connect multiple schemes and maximize your system’s potential, reaching the MCS standard of 3.75 MW / 3,000 A and beyond in the future!

Dr Nigel Jakeman is TPS’ Engineering & Business Development Director and leads on our technical input to the MCS Task Force within CharIN, the global community responsible for setting core standards within the EV charging industry. You can find out more about CharIN and setting the MCS standard here  Megawatt Charging System (MCS)

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