Smart Charging Stations for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Key Advantages of Schneider Electric’s Core Competencies in Smart Charging

The use of electric vehicles is growing globally at phenomenal rates, and according to BloombergNEF, by 2030, 30% of vehicles are expected to be electric. Smart charging goes beyond standard load management settings. It’s an intelligent system with proactive logic for planning and forecasting, ensuring optimal charging solutions. In short, each car connected to the charging station charges with its own specific charging profile. The solution not only considers the driver’s needs (e.g., departure time) but also takes into account the power limitations of the entire installation. Moreover, the smart charging system significantly reduces operational costs for infrastructure owners by optimizing locally generated renewable energy (e.g., from photovoltaic installations in the building) and using dynamic electricity tariffs for more cost-effective charging.

Schneider Electric offers a variety of smart charging solutions for electric vehicles, designed to meet diverse needs and usage scenarios. Here are some of the main solutions:

EVlink Charging Stations

EVlink is a series of charging stations that include various models for home, public, and corporate use. The main types are:

1. EVlink Home:
   • Designed for charging in home settings
   • Easy to install and use
   • Allows charging for one vehicle
2. EVlink Parking:
   • Suitable for public and corporate parking lots
   • Can charge multiple vehicles simultaneously
   • Equipped with options for remote control and monitoring
3. EVlink Wallbox:
   • Compact charging stations suitable for wall mounting
   • Suitable for both residential and corporate use
   • Available in different power levels to meet user needs
4. EVlink Smart Wallbox:
   • An extended version of the EVlink Wallbox with additional smart features
   • Supports internet connectivity for remote control and monitoring
   • Enables load management to optimize energy consumption

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Energy Management Services

1. EcoStruxure EV Charging Expert:
   • A platform for managing electric vehicle charging
   • Enables energy consumption optimization through load balancing
   • Integrates with other building and energy management systems
2. Smart Charging Solutions:
   • Solutions for intelligent charging using real-time data for charge management
   • Include dynamic load management features to avoid grid overloads

Integration with Renewable Energy Systems

Schneider Electric offers solutions for integrating charging stations with renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, allowing for more sustainable and efficient charging.

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Software for Management and Monitoring

Schneider Electric provides software solutions for managing and monitoring charging stations, enabling users and operators to monitor the status of the stations, energy consumption, and receive alerts for problems or maintenance needs.

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Safety and Compliance with Regulatory Requirements

All Schneider Electric solutions are designed to meet high safety standards and comply with regulatory requirements, ensuring reliability and security in use.

These Schneider Electric solutions also offer flexibility and efficiency in electric vehicle charging, while supporting sustainable energy management.