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Press Release14 June 2021Siemens AGSingapore
Siemens launches SICHARGE D, one of the most efficient fast charging DC electric vehicle chargers in Asia Pacific
“Public fast charging networks are
an essential factor in driving a sustainable future in eMobility in Asia
Pacific. By ensuring that charging is as effortless and as fast as people need
it to be, we’re making electric vehicles a viable option for more people. In
addition, the SICHARGE D’s upgradeable and scalable fast charging technologies allows
e-charging service providers and electric vehicle users to expand their
investments step by step,” said Siddhant Gupta, Head of
Future Grid for Siemens in Asia Pacific.
Featuring best-in-class
technology, this smart charger is the winner of the world-renowned iF DESIGN
Award 2021 in the categories of User
Interface (UI) and Service
Design. For an improved user experience, an integrated
24-inch adjustable display allows SICHARGE D to be operated barrier-free and
opens new opportunities for customers to use this flexible screen for tasks
beyond interfacing with the charging process such as digital menu boards,
information kiosks or outdoor advertising.
The sleek and compact SICHARGE D has
a scalable charging power from 160kW up to 300 kW, either from the start
or through plug-and-play upgrades. Furthermore, the charger supports voltages
between 150 and 1,000 volts (V) and currents of up to 1,000 amperes (A) across
all DC outlets. This enables full power loads for future vehicles as well as
the lower voltage charging rates demanded by today’s mainstream vehicles. Additionally,
SICHARGE D can be configured with either a CCS2 (Combined Charging System) or
a CHAdeMO
connector cable with varying capacities of up to 400A or a 500A liquid-cooled
system.
With a constant efficiency of
above 95.5 percent and a peak efficiency of 96 percent, the new SICHARGE D
ensures that almost all the generated electricity reaches the car to be
charged. For charging service providers and electric vehicle users, this means
reduced operational costs. In addition, the charger allows an easy upgrade of
charging power to meet future technological developments: Even if the charging
capacities of most electric vehicles are still limited today, they will be able
to accept higher charging power in the future and demand higher voltage ranges.
Although the number of electric
vehicles is growing, today's investments in infrastructure are challenging. With
SICHARGE D, charging service providers and electric vehicle users will be able to
time their investments according to market demands as the option to expand the charger
with up to two external dispensers to charge up to five cars in parallel will
be possible in the future. The standard configuration will have two DC and one
AC outlet housed in a compact design to optimize parking spaces.
The new charger combines all
these features with dynamic parallel charging. That means, it accounts for the
individual power demand of each connected car and automatically adapts the
charging process to the electric vehicle's battery technology and charging
status. This optimizes charging time as the connected cars get the maximum
power they need without any additional manual intervention.
To ensure maximum uptime and
highest availability of the charger, digital connected services is included in
individual service contracts with customers. These services range from
preventive and corrective maintenance, remote firmware updates, spare parts, support,
and consulting as well as training.
To find out more about SICHARGE D, watch the
recording of the virtual launch in Asia Pacific here
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 170 years. The company is active around the globe, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is a leading supplier of efficient power generation and power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. With its publicly listed subsidiary Siemens Healthineers AG, the company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2018, which ended on September 30, 2018, Siemens generated revenue of €83.0 billion and net income of €6.1 billion. At the end of September 2018, the company had around 379,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at
www.siemens.com.