Alpitronic presents the HYC1000 megawatt charging system

Having already replaced its HYC150 and HYC300 charging station models – the numbers in the model name stand for the maximum configurable charging power in kW – with the more powerful HYC200 and HYC400 variants, Alpitronic is now taking the next logical step in development with the introduction of the megawatt charging system.

The design of the charging station comes as no surprise. Initial details were published in September last year, accompanied by a first teaser. Two months later, Alpitronic presented the new charging solution at the London EV Show. Even then, the main difference compared to the Italian manufacturer’s previous charging station models was obvious. Because, for the first time, the power modules are no longer housed directly in the charging station. Instead, the power stacks are installed in a separate housing that looks like two HYC400s joined together.

With the new megawatt charging system, the output per power stack has also been increased to 125 kW – that is 25 per cent more power density compared to the previous 100 kW modules. The granularity is 62.5 kW instead of 50 kW. A total of up to eight power stacks can be installed, which should result in a total output of one megawatt. At 97.5 per cent, the efficiency remains at the familiar high level of the previous Alpitronic fast chargers.

Outsourcing the power modules has an advantage over those previously installed in the charging stations. Until now, the output of the power stacks was limited by the respective charging station. For example, if two HYC400s with 400 kW each and one HYC200 with 200 kW are installed at a location, the maximum available charging power is one megawatt. However, other fast chargers cannot utilise any free power reserves. With the new megawatt charging system, the maximum output of 1,000 kW can now be managed centrally and distributed to individual charging points in 62.5 kW increments.

For the exemplary configuration of a charging park, a combination of two HYC400s and one HYC200 could previously charge a maximum of six electric vehicles simultaneously. As the new megawatt charging system distributes the power from a central location, it can power up to four chargers, even if their combined output exceeds one MW. That means that up to eight electric vehicles can be charged simultaneously – or a single vehicle with one megawatt.

The charging stations can be ordered with up to two CCS plugs (maximum 600 A), one MCS plug (maximum 1,500 A) or one CCS and one MCS plug. Prices have not yet been communicated. However, the Italian charging infrastructure manufacturer plans to start deliveries in July.

“As we move towards an electrified future, charging infrastructure must evolve to meet the needs of different fleets and high-performance applications. This innovative system offers significant advantages in terms of power utilisation, efficiency and flexibility, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of DC fast charging locations,” says Philipp Senoner, CEO of Alpitronic.

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