EV Grid-to-Charger
ABB has the right equipment for any EV Grid-to-Charger application.
Simplify your electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects with ABB. From residential charging, public passenger charging, bus fleets, and light-duty fleets to medium/heavy-duty fleets charging infrastructure, ABB offers world-class Electric Vehicle (EV) market technology and the products needed for a full installation. ABB has products needed to build the infrastructure, ranging from switchboards, transformers, load centers, power panelboards, safety switches, circuit breakers, and surge protective devices (SPDs) to AC and DC Electric Vehicle chargers. Having the right plan and consultative support throughout the process is crucial.
ABB’s reliable EV Grid-to-charger tech support and customer service provide the support you need for EV Grid-to-charger solution architecture planning, installation projects, and flexible integrations for future upgrades.
EV Grid-to-Charger Simulator
See the electrical equipment and estimated utility service needed for nearly any combination of EV chargers. This simulator includes charger and equipment information for residential, public, light-duty fleets to medium/heavy-duty commercial charging fleets.
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Since 2021, the number of EV cars purchased has doubled. An entire infrastructure is required to support EVs, including chargers, gear and components, and upgrades to the electric grid. In total, e-mobility is predicted to be a $100 billion market in the U.S. by 2030. EVs create revenue opportunities for both residential and commercial markets. ABB understands the important considerations for grid-to-charger electrical distribution systems, charger types, power levels, and equipment needs for a wide range of applications and installations in the EV market segment. With government programs like the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) states are allotted funds to deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for public use. The program’s goal is to create a national public charging network with a minimum of four 150-kilowatt chargers every 50 miles along major highways. There is a pledge to provide a total of $5 billion over five years to all 50 states for EV investment (including charger-related equipment, and the electrical components for installation and service). This opportunity applies to utility upgrades needed to support the charging network.
EV Fleet Depot Charging
A tremendous amount of charging is also being installed for commercial fleets, transit buses, and medium to heavy-duty trucks. Most of these vehicles will use level 3 fast chargers with large power and planning requirements. EV Fleet Depot Charging Completing the switch to an all-electric fleet is a major operational shift. There is a lot of buzz around moving to Electric vehicles (EVs). Still, the electrical and mechanical infrastructure required to provide optimized power distribution, energy management, and en-depot charging capabilities can be overwhelming. One of the biggest barriers to EV fleet deployment is EV fleet depot charging. ABB not only sells the chargers, but we also have the components needed for the full solution architecture. A successful transition from a traditional diesel or petrol vehicle fleet to completely electric depends on the correct deployment of fleet depot charging infrastructure. Proper planning and considerations beyond the vehicles and the point of charge are crucial in the success and cost efficiency of moving to an EV Fleet, and solution architectures can simplify the deployment of EV depot charging infrastructure.
Options for EV Fleet Depot Charging
- Bus depot: Medium voltage grid connection, typically overnight charging at the depot.
- eBus en-route charging: Medium voltage grid connection, typically 3 to 6 minutes at the depot or en route.
- Industrial fleet charging: Medium voltage or low voltage grid connection, typically overnight charging at the depot.
- Commercial fleet charging: Medium voltage or low voltage grid connection, typically overnight charging at the depot.
The electrical infrastructure is the backbone of any EV fleet and must meet the power requirements of the vehicles to be charged. There are three sets of considerations when planning the deployment of EV fleet depot charging:
- Infrastructure considerations: Site considerations, initial cost outlay, and utility connections
- Electrical considerations: Grid limitations, charging efficiencies, mitigation of peak loads, and controlling the power system
- Mechanical considerations: Cable management, safety requirements and modular systems
Simplifying the Road to Total Electric
This guide explores how solution architectures can overcome this hurdle, using case studies to showcase industry success stories, and ending with a roadmap for private fleet owners and transportation authorities who are ready to begin their journey to total electric.
Benefits to working with ABB for your EV Fleet Depot Solution Architecture
- Help remove the guesswork and technological uncertainty associated with electrifying your fleet.
- Identify the right power source combinations, technologies, and systems for each depot, depending on site requirements and the fleet's needs.
- Save time and money on the design and installation of depot-charging architectures.
- Ensure any depot is compliant and efficient and delivers ROI quickly.
ABB offers EV fleet charging infrastructures that are scalable, modular, repeatable, and even stackable. Provide a blueprint for future scalability and the electrification of further sites within any organization.
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