Baden-Württemberg’s police force has launched a pilot project using ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargePost battery-buffered fast-charging system at the Pforzheim motorway police station. The initiative addresses a core operational challenge: keeping electric patrol vehicles road-ready at a location with limited grid capacity, without costly infrastructure upgrades.
Highlights
- ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargePost delivers up to 300 kW charging power using integrated 201 kWh battery storage, enabling ultra-fast EV charging even on constrained electrical grids.
- Baden-Württemberg already operates roughly 630 electric vehicles, representing about 12% of its 5,400-vehicle police fleet.
- The Pforzheim traffic police unit patrols one of Germany’s busiest motorway sections, making rapid vehicle turnaround and charging speed critical to daily operations.
- ChargePost is developed and manufactured in Germany, designed to meet stringent IT security, data sovereignty, and operational resilience standards for critical infrastructure.
Why Battery-Buffered Charging Matters for Fleet Operations
Traditional fast-charging installations often require significant grid upgrades, adding cost and extended timelines. ADS-TEC Energy’s approach integrates a lithium-ion battery buffer directly into the charging unit. This allows the system to draw power from the grid at lower rates, store it, and then deliver ultra-fast charging on demand.
For emergency services operating around the clock, this architecture removes a key bottleneck. Vehicles can charge rapidly between shifts or deployments without depending on high-capacity grid connections that may not exist at older facilities.
ChargePost Technical Specifications
- Integrated battery capacity: 201 kWh
- Maximum charging power: Up to 300 kW (single vehicle)
- Dual charging capability: 2 × 150 kW when serving two EVs simultaneously
- Form factor: Compact footprint suitable for existing station infrastructure
Fleet Electrification Context
Deputy Minister-President Thomas Strobl framed the pilot as an extension of a 15-year electrification effort. The Pforzheim unit will stress-test both the charging system and electric vehicles under real motorway patrol conditions.
Thomas Speidel, CEO of ADS-TEC Energy, emphasized the critical infrastructure dimension. Charging systems for emergency fleets must meet elevated standards for cybersecurity, operational safety, and resilience beyond what commercial installations typically require.
About ADS-TEC Energy
ADS-TEC Energy (NASDAQ: ADSE), headquartered in Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg, develops and manufactures battery storage solutions and ultra-fast charging systems with advanced energy management software. The company was nominated for the German Future Prize and inducted into the “Circle of Excellence” in 2022. For more information, visit www.ads-tec-energy.com.
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