ADS-TEC Energy has announced that its ChargePost ultra-fast EV charging station has clinched its third award this year, the Red Dot Award in the Product Design category. This recognition underscores ChargePost’s seamless blend of form and function, further establishing its reputation in the industry.
Key Highlights:
- Third Award This Year: ChargePost has secured its third prestigious award, adding the Red Dot Design Award to its accolades, which include the Green Product Award and the German Innovation Award.
- Innovative Features: The ChargePost boasts two advertising spaces and an integrated battery storage system, allowing for ultra-fast EV charging even with limited grid connections.
- Global Recognition: The Red Dot Award jury praised ChargePost’s stringent design, performance, and advertising capabilities, highlighting its multifaceted utility.
- Widespread Use: Hundreds of ChargePosts are operational across Europe, capable of charging up to 300 kW and handling more than one megawatt of charging volume per day.
- Future Enhancements: Recent upgrades include an optional cable suspension, canopy, and longer charging cables, enhancing performance for the 400-volt vehicle class.
Manufactured in Germany by storage pioneer ADS-TEC Energy, ChargePost delivers ultra-fast charging capabilities within minutes, even in areas with power-limited grid connections. The innovative design impressed the international jury, who highlighted the charging station’s high-quality advertising space and its overall stringent design.
The Red Dot Design Award, an esteemed honor since 1955, is the latest in a series of accolades for ADS-TEC Energy. Earlier this year, the company received the Green Product Award and the German Innovation Award. Additionally, the company’s ChargeBox technology was nominated for the German Future Prize in 2022 and included in the “Circle of Excellence.”
Extensive Deployment: With hundreds of ChargePosts in use across Europe, the system’s integrated battery storage allows it to store energy from low-voltage grids, enabling high-power charging as needed. This technology supports up to 300 kW charging, ensuring rapid service for numerous vehicles daily, without the need for extensive and costly grid expansions.
Additional Revenue Streams: Beyond selling electricity, ChargePost offers various revenue opportunities for charging infrastructure operators. Using self-generated electricity from photovoltaic systems can reduce energy costs, and the bidirectional battery can cap peak loads or feed power back into the grid.
Future Prospects: Looking ahead, ADS-TEC Energy is exploring the potential of connecting multiple charging stations to create virtual power plants, providing energy flexibility and enabling operators to trade energy on the power exchange. Recent enhancements showcased at the Power2Drive Europe trade fair include improved charging performance for the 400-volt vehicle class, further boosting the system’s efficiency and sustainability.
About ADS-TEC Energy: ADS-TEC Energy plc, based in Ireland and listed on NASDAQ, serves as the holding company for ads-tec Energy GmbH in Germany and its US subsidiary. With over a decade of expertise in lithium-ion technologies, ADS-TEC Energy specializes in battery storage solutions and fast charging systems. Their compact, high-quality battery-based technology ensures ultra-fast EV charging, even on low-powered grids. Recognized for its advanced system platforms, ADS-TEC Energy is a key partner for automotive OEMs, utility companies, and charge operators.
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