⚡️ Satellite Charging System are the future 🔌

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⚡️ Satellite Charging System are the future 🔌

HYC1000 is Alpitronic’s new satellite charging system. A central power cabinet supplies distributed dispensers with energy. Here are the most important facts you need to know:

• Central Power Cabinet with eight 125 kW power modules (400 A, 97.5% efficiency, 125-1000V) → Total power output: 1 MW

• Distributed dispensers to charge up to 8 cars simultaneously

• Dynamic power allocation in 62.5 kW steps from the power cabinet

• Touchscreen & buttons with optional credit card terminal

• Top light on the dispenser to indicate charging status and illuminate surroundings

• Configurable dispenser outlets:

  • 2x CCS outlets (max 600 A, 480 kW)

  • 1x MCS (max 1,500 A, 1,000 kW)

  • 1x CCS & 1x MCS

  • Potentially NACS for North America

Satellite Charging Systems Outlook

Compact chargers (like Alpintronic’s HYC 200 & 400) integrate power electronics and the dispenser into a single unit. They are easier to install, making them ideal for low-traffic locations or standalone chargers.

Satellite charging systems, like those from Tesla, Kempower, Ekoenergetyka, and Alpintronic’s HYC1000, separate the power cabinet from the dispensers. This allows for higher power distribution, dynamic load balancing, and space-efficient installation—perfect for fleet depots, high-traffic highway hubs, and charging stations with multiple vehicles charging simultaneously.

Kempower and Ekoenergetyka have teased their latest versions with MCS support, but final technical specifications are not yet available. Tesla (source) plans to install its first V4 Supercharger site in Q3 this year, with an estimated cost of $40,000 per stall. Meanwhile, Alpitronic has announced that it will begin delivering its first systems in July this year. Below is a comparison of the currently available satellite charging systems.

We are already seeing a convergence in technical specifications, with systems supporting up to 8 dispensers and delivering around 500 kW for CCS/NACS and 1,000 kW for MCS. A key differentiator will likely be power efficiency, as it directly impacts fleet energy costs and helps reduce OPEX.

To put this into perspective, a 1% difference in efficiency translates to approximately €212.60 in additional energy costs per truck per year (assumption: 100 MWh × €0.20/kWh). Over the lifetime of a charger —especially when used by multiple trucks—these differences compound significantly.

However, while efficiency is important, reliability and purchase price remain the most critical factors when selecting a system. We look forward to existing manufacturers unveiling their latest versions and anticipate new players entering the market.

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• Tesla Anti-Cable Theft Pilot 🚨: Tesla has begun testing new anti-theft devices, called DyeDefender, on Supercharger cables in Seattle. These stainless steel hose barriers, filled with pressurized, blue-staining dye, explode if someone attempts to cut the cable, and Tesla's head of charging, Max de Zegher, stated that it's a trial solution, designed to be scalable and cost-effective without impacting service operations or customer experience (source). The cables will also feature "Property of Tesla" engravings to deter theft and assist recycling companies in identifying stolen cables.

• Xiaomi YU7 launch with impressive range 🚗: After the success of its first EV, Xiaomi is set to launch its first electric SUV, the YU7, in 2025, featuring dual-motor and single-motor variants with battery capacities of 101.7 kWh and 96.3 kWh, respectively. According to CNEV Post (source), the YU7 top model provides an impressive CLTC range of up to 820 km (510 miles).

• Charge Point Portfolio Management 📍: CPOs are increasingly engaging in the buying and selling of locations within their portfolios to strategically optimize their networks. For instance, mblty (subsidiary of Tank & Rast) has recently acquired several fast-charging sites from EnBW along highways, integrating four into its network with two more to follow soon (source in DE).

Most-clicked link last week: Was Nio’s commercial for battery swapping (Link to the video).

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