According to otomobilhaber.com, Huawei Launches World’s First Fully Liquid-Cooled 1.5 MW EV Charger in China
Huawei has officially unveiled its latest electric vehicle charging technology in Shanghai, China. The new charger can reach up to 1.5 megawatts (MW) of power and, according to the company’s statement, it is the world’s first fully liquid-cooled MW-class charging solution.
Initially designed for heavy-duty vehicles, this device has also been engineered to be compatible with passenger cars.
When used with two charging guns simultaneously, the new charger can deliver up to 2,400 amperes of current. According to Huawei, this allows an electric truck’s battery to charge from 10% to 90% in just 15 minutes, transferring approximately 300 kWh of energy in that time.
This performance is about four times more efficient than existing DC fast chargers.
Huawei claims that this next-generation charging system is compatible with 99% of existing electric vehicle models. It also highlights that the system offers up to 20% lower operational costs in real-world scenarios. Additionally, the device is said to operate stably even under extreme weather conditions ranging from -30°C to +60°C.
To promote the widespread adoption of this charging infrastructure, Huawei has partnered with leading Chinese logistics companies SF Express and JD.com, with plans to deploy 5,000 electric heavy-duty vehicles compatible with this technology.
Meanwhile, there has been significant movement within the industry towards fast-charging solutions. Yesterday, the world’s largest battery manufacturer, CATL, unveiled its second-generation Shenxing battery, which can deliver 2.5 kilometers of range per second and supports a charging power of 1.3 MW. Zeekr is working on a liquid-cooled system with 1.2 MW per gun, while BYD has already launched a 1 MW charging unit.
It seems that in China, the race among industry giants to achieve faster electric vehicle charging is intensifying. Huawei’s new product is poised to become one of the most powerful players in this competitive market.
Source: otomobilhaber.com
