Taiwan-based Zerova Technologies has attended the eMove 360 Europe show in Berlin, Germany with an innovative prototype of a 480kW car charging station capable of refilling a large EV battery pack in mere ten minutes.
The developer team acknowledges that the actual charging time will differ from model to model. In general, a 75-kWh battery running low on charge (not zero, but low) can be brought back to 100% within ten minutes. If you can settle for just 160 kilometers (100 miles), you will get it in under five minutes.
Moreover, a single charging terminal like this supports simultaneous charging of up to four vehicles using CCS-1, CCS-2, CHAdeMO and GB charging ports. Respectable cable length (5 meters, or 16.4 feet) will enable drivers to plug in their car without too much hassle getting it close enough first.
The production is set to begin in the last quarter of 2023. A simpler 360kW station will also be offered.
It is worth pointing out in this context that GAC and Xpeng are also working on charging terminals with the same max power rating. NIO tries to up the ante by developing a 500kW charger, and ABB (Switzerland) promises us the ability to replenish 100 km (62 miles) worth of range in under 3 minutes.