Huawei has introduced a 1.5 MW EV charger in Shanghai, touted as the first fully liquid-cooled MW-class solution. Designed primarily for heavy trucks, it can also accommodate cars. The charger can deliver up to 2,400A using two charging guns, allowing an EV truck to charge from 10% to 90% in just 15 minutes, equivalent to about 300 kWh. Supporting 99% of EV models, it enhances efficiency and reduces operating costs by 20%. Huawei is partnering with SF Express and JD.com to roll out 5,000 electric heavy trucks compatible with this charger, amid rapid advancements in fast-charging technologies within the industry.
Today, Huawei introduced an EV charger capable of reaching 1.5 MW in Shanghai. They claim it to be the first fully liquid-cooled MW-class charging solution available. The primary target is heavy trucks, although Huawei mentions that it can also be utilized for cars.
When utilizing two charging guns simultaneously, the charging current can reach up to 2,400A. According to Huawei, an EV truck can charge from 10% to 90% in just 15 minutes, delivering approximately 300 kWh in that duration. This represents a near fourfold enhancement compared to conventional DC chargers, as stated by the company.
The charger is compatible with “99%” of the existing EV models, enhancing charging efficiency and lowering operational costs by 20% in real-world testing, according to Huawei. It can function reliably in outdoor temperatures ranging from -22°F to 140°F.
Huawei is partnering with SF Express and JD.com to roll out the first 5,000 electric heavy trucks designed to utilize this charger.
Just yesterday, CATL, the largest battery manufacturer globally, introduced its second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery, which offers a peak charging power of 1.3 MW, allowing for a recharge rate of 1.6 miles per second. Zeekr has also announced plans to release a liquid-cooled charger delivering 1.2 MW of peak power per gun, while BYD has already launched a 1 MW charger. This indicates a rapid shift within the industry towards minimizing charging times, particularly in China.
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