ABB presents latest e-mobility solutions

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ABB showcased its latest EV charging solutions at the 2019 EVworld NZ expo, which attracted about 4300 visitors.

Participating in the event at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland on August 1-3, ABB presented its recently launched compact DC Wallbox and market leading Terra high power (HP) charger.

Both products are designed to meet the increasing demands for sustainable e-mobility, supporting New Zealand’s goal to become carbon neutral by 2050.

The DC Wallbox was developed for offices, dealerships and public parking places, where it will provide direct current (DC) that offers a shorter charging time than a conventional alternating current (AC) device.

With an output of 24 kilowatts (kW), it is compatible with all existing 500V battery EVs, as well as the next generation of high-voltage vehicles.

Depending on the vehicle, it can have drivers topped up and back on the road within one to three hours.

Connectivity is key to success in EV charging.

Featuring ABB Ability Connected Services, the DC Wallbox enables authentication, payment, monitoring, remote diagnostics and repair, as well as wireless updates and upgrades.

“The new DC Wallbox will support increased adoption of e-mobility by private vehicle owners and businesses alike,” ABB EV charging sales specialist Debbie van der Schyff says.

“ABB’s DC charging infrastructure offers reliable fast charging along with digital connectivity.”

ABB also showcased its Terra HP charger, hooked up to Audi’s newest full-size SUV e-tron, at the expo stand.

The Terra 54 charger offers a 50kW DC charge and fits well with the normal use of a dealership stop.

As earlier announced, Audi will also install ABB Terra 175kW DC chargers in selected Audi dealerships nationwide.

These have the capacity to charge an Audi e-tron up to 80% in less than 40 minutes.

Both the DC Wallbox and Terra HP chargers are part of the ABB Ability portfolio of connected solutions, enabling authentication, integration with back offices and payment platforms, monitoring, remote diagnostics and repair, as well as cloud-based updates.

ABB has sold more than 11,000 DC fast chargers across 76 countries.

The DC Wallbox and Terra HP offering extends ABB’s comprehensive EV charging portfolio in New Zealand, which ranges from a smart single-phase AC Wallbox for home charging to 350kW high power charging.

ABB also offers various charging solutions for electric and hybrid buses, as well as electrification solutions for ships and railways.

ABB’s e-mobility leadership is also demonstrated by its partnership with Formula E, the world’s first fully electric international FIA motorsport series.