A leading automobile manufacturer has implemented a charging infrastructure project in collaboration with MAHLE chargeBIG. The aim was to make the delivery of electric vehicles more efficient and safer. The vehicles should be fully charged upon delivery without disrupting ongoing operations on the factory premises.
As part of the project planning, the use of fast charging systems was initially considered. However, due to the high volume of vehicle traffic on the site and the associated safety requirements, the manufacturer opted for an alternative concept. A total of around 100 parking spaces were equipped with an AC-based charging solution. This allows flexible charging during longer periods of downtime.
To avoid mechanical installations in the parking areas, power is supplied via cables from the roof structure. The charging units are installed under the ceiling with cable reel systems. Once the vehicle has left, the charging cables roll up automatically. This reduces potential hazards and ensures smooth operation.
The project used the chargeBIG smallBOX, a particularly compact AC charging solution for locations with many parking spaces. The smallBOX is available in 7.4 kW and 22 kW power variants. Intelligent load management efficiently distributes the available grid capacity to all connected charging points and ensures economical operation even as the number of vehicles grows. Depending on requirements, calibration-compliant billing can also be implemented via the chargeBIG backend.
Further information about the chargeBIG smallBOX can be found on the chargeBIG Website.
