A 360 kW charging station has been formally opened on the Volvo truck middle in Kaunas Enterprise

The opening of probably the most highly effective charging stations within the Baltic States in Kaunas marks the primary steps in the direction of a truck-friendly charging infrastructure. Though an increasing number of charging factors for electrical automobiles are being put in within the nation, most of them should not tailored for large-sized transport – entry roads, parking areas, canopies and different infrastructure should not handy, so drivers of electrical vehicles can’t at all times simply and rapidly use charging choices.

“We totally promote progress within the transport sector within the implementation of electromobility options. This is among the quickest methods to realize tangible ends in lowering CO2 emissions, and the electrical drive is not a query of the long run. Electrification of regional transport is already potential right this moment, for which we have now a variety of electrical vehicles. We additionally deal with the comfort of their charging, so we hope that the homeowners of electrical automobiles will recognize the benefits of the brand new station”, stated Nicholas Kjaeras, CEO of Volvo Lietuva.

Firm photograph/A 360 kW charging station was formally opened on the Volvo truck middle in Kaunas

Artūras Stoškus, Supervisor of Enterprise Tasks of the “Ikrautas” firm, notes that truck drivers will be capable to method the cease put in on Kaunas Western Bypass in any course with out unhooking the trailer.

“Though the charging cables are sometimes tough and never very handy to make use of in stations of this energy, this ABB Terra 360 station is characterised by an modern cable system and a handy location for his or her set up, so it’s easy and straightforward to make use of for any driver”, factors out A. Stoškus .

The utmost energy of the station reaches 360 kW. It makes use of two Combo 2 (CCS2) charging sockets with 5.3m lengthy cables. When charging two electrical automobiles on the similar time, the ability will likely be break up in half.

Presently, solely industrial transport can make the most of the complete potential of the charging station and the charging pace. For instance, Volvo electrical vehicles have a most charging energy of 250 kW. 540 kWh batteries from 10% as much as 100% cost degree may be charged in about 2 hours, and as much as 80 p.c. – inside 1 hour half-hour

4 electrical “Volvo FH Electrical” vehicles are at present registered in Lithuania. Three of them are operated by the corporate DFDS, one by UAB “Vudimeksus”.

Recharge periods and billing will happen utilizing the “Charged” cellular app. It may be downloaded from each Google Play and the App Retailer.

The ABB Terra 360 mannequin charging station was put in by UAB Inpromus.