A few years ago, 300-plus-kilowatt stalls represented the cutting edge in EV charging. But a new trend is emerging: Charging companies in the U.S. are now rolling out hardware that can deliver 500 kW, 600 kW, or even up to a full megawatt to prepare for an onslaught of electric big rigs and next-generation electric cars.
Last month, ChargePoint revealed a 600-kW unit that it labeled as “the world’s fastest standalone EV charger.” (The all-in-one solution doesn’t need a separate cabinet.) Also in April, Swiss firm ABB revealed plans to roll out its 1.2 megawatt chargers. Last week, Kempower unveiled its new charger with a Megawatt Charging System connector that can dispense 1.2 mW, plus a CCS plug that can do 560 kW.
Ionity-branded Alpitronic HYC1000 chargers
Photo by: Ionity
Not too long ago, Italian charging company Alpitronic unveiled its new chargers which can deliver up to 1,000 kW to semi trucks and up to 600 kW to passenger EVs. Those will start rolling out in the U.S. early next year, a company spokesperson told InsideEVs. Tesla Superchargers were historically capped at 250 or 325 kW. Now America’s biggest charging player is gradually rolling out its 500 kW V4 stations.
