Westfalia Technologies Inc., a leader in automated parking solutions, has unveiled WEPLUG®, an automated DC fast-charging system for electric vehicles (EVs). This patented technology uses an overhead gantry to locate and connect to EV charging ports, streamlining infrastructure and reducing costs. Designed to enhance efficiency, WEPLUG® integrates seamlessly with automated parking systems, offering a practical solution for urban developers, fleet operators, and parking facility managers.
Key Highlights:
- Automated Charging: WEPLUG® uses an overhead gantry with an advanced vision system to connect to EVs via a driver-inserted adapter, compatible with various EV models.
- Space-Saving Design: A single utility connection services multiple vehicles, minimizing electrical infrastructure and installation costs.
- Fast Charging: Delivers 50kW DC fast charging, charging most EVs to 80% capacity in about one hour.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for automated parking systems, fleet facilities, covered parking lots, and car dealerships.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for multiple charging points, maximizing return on investment for operators.
The WEPLUG® system addresses common EV charging challenges, such as limited space and high infrastructure costs. Its overhead gantry, equipped with a vision system, lowers a connector into an adapter placed in the EV’s charging port by the driver. This eliminates complex robotics, ensuring reliability. When paired with Westfalia’s automated parking systems, WEPLUG® optimizes vehicle movement, allowing a single gantry to charge multiple EVs by relocating them within the facility. This “intelligent choreography,” as described by Ian Todd, Executive VP of Automated Parking, enhances efficiency and reduces the number of charging stations needed.
Built with Westfalia’s 30-year legacy of quality engineering, WEPLUG® is durable and reliable, ideal for covered environments like corporate lots, airports, and campuses.
For more details or to schedule a demonstration, visit WestfaliaUSA.com/WEPLUG.
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