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> Every petrol station has an electric connection. It's not as simple as using what's there. For fast chargers you also need to install a high power grid conne
by clouddrover 6y ago
> Every petrol station has an electric connection.
It's not as simple as using what's there. For fast chargers you also need to install a high power grid connection.
However, battery based chargers are an interesting option for low installation costs without a high power connection while still achieving 120+ kW charging. The battery can either be integrated into the charger unit itself for the lowest installation cost or a large battery pack can be placed on site to run the chargers off:
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/vw-group-components-e-on-battery-ev-charger-germany/ https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/vw-group-components-e-on-...
https://freewiretech.com/products/dc-boost-charger/ https://freewiretech.com/products/dc-boost-charger/
https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1129240_battery-boosted-charger-a-model-for-filling-in-fast-charging-gaps https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1129240_battery-boosted...
https://thedriven.io/2020/05/07/new-goulburn-battery-beats-grid-upgrade-for-electric-vehicle-ultra-rapid-charging/ https://thedriven.io/2020/05/07/new-goulburn-battery-beats-g...
As battery prices continue to fall these types of charger configurations will become more attractive.