Power2Drive 2021: MeVolt rolls out cables
The charging solution start-up MeVolt, spun off from the metal construction company Meindl-Köhle, presented its 22-kW AC type 2 charging system with an automatically retracting and extending cable at the fair. This allows users to charge their vehicles without getting dirty and without needing their own cable. The initial trigger for the tinkerers from Landsberg was a forgotten charging cable by an e-vehicle owner, which even the roadside assistance service was powerless to solve. In addition, many other calls for help from e-vehicle owners were received, prompting the development of the AC system with a retractable cable, explains the manufacturer, who exhibited at the booth of Erfurt/Landsberg, who also act as production partners. When it comes to components, particular emphasis was placed on interchangeability, standardization, easy maintenance, and upgradeability as soon as newer hardware becomes available.
The highlight of the systems, besides the retractable and extendable Phoenix cable, is the "ceiling charger" MK4 variant, in which the eight-meter long cable extends from the approximately 65-kilogram aluminum charging unit above the vehicle at the push of a button via a DC control module. This is particularly useful when ground-level installation is not possible or ceiling or carport installation is preferred. The basic AC ceiling module costs 3,500 euros. Additionally, there are the MK2 (from 8,450 euros) and MK3 (6,900 euros) stand charging columns, which can also be wall-mounted; the former features a razor-sharp 15.6-inch RGB color display, while the latter has a backlit display with an RFID field. Both columns come with LED lighting and are made of 2-mm steel housing with a stainless steel base and a 4.5-meter long cable.
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