Power2Drive 2023: EVBox Troniq High Power - first 400-kW charger arrives

The Dutch charging technology specialist EVBox, a subsidiary of the French energy group Engie, has introduced its most powerful charging station to date and will also present it at Power2Drive in Munich. The Troniq High Power can deliver a power of 400 kW and is the first free-standing charging station with such power. It has already been tested in practice in France and the Netherlands and has proven itself. The company is expected to start delivering orders in major European markets from September 2023. The provider sees high power charging as key to the introduction of electric vehicles to the mass market. According to company research, the availability of high power charging stations would increase the willingness to buy an electric car by 66 percent among potential EV drivers. The aim is therefore to install thousands of high power charging stations on the highways of Europe and North America.

“Since the majority of early adopters already drive an electric car, we need to make charging faster and more widespread than ever before to convince the next group of drivers to switch to electric cars. High power charging and the introduction of the EVBox Troniq High Power are an important step towards a future where e-mobility is the new normal," explained Remco Samuels, CEO of EVBox.

The faster the charging stations, the more convenient charging will be, as charging times are reduced, as well as waiting lines at the charging stations. High power charging is an important part of the manufacturer's innovation strategy. The market launch of the EVBox Troniq High Power follows a reportedly successful test phase at two locations in France and the Netherlands. As part of the Early Adopter Program (EAP), the charging station was continuously improved by capturing real-time feedback. Within five months, the EAP near Amsterdam and Toulouse registered more than 4,000 successful charging sessions and over 1,700 hours of active charging. More than 91 MWh of energy were delivered to electric vehicles, confirming the performance and compatibility of the charging station with various vehicle types, battery types, weather conditions, and use cases, according to the provider.

“The EVBox Troniq High Power was developed as a revenue driver for short-term locations such as highway rest stops and gas stations. For these busy and mobile operations, faster charging means more revenue", said Maurice van Riek, CTO of EVBox.

The new system is based on the flexible and scalable Troniq Modular platform, which is designed to facilitate integration into an existing charging offer, optimize power consumption, and avoid grid upgrades. The manufacturer plans to produce up to 2,000 units this year, developed at the company's plant in Bordeaux.