A few years ago, 300-plus-kilowatt stalls represented the cutting edge in EV charging. But a new trend is emerging: Charging companies in the U.S. are now rolling out hardware that can deliver 500 kW, 600 kW, or even up to a full megawatt to prepare for an onslaught of electric big rigs and next-generation electric cars.
Last month, ChargePoint revealed a 600-kW unit that it labeled as “the world’s fastest standalone EV charger.” (The all-in-one solution doesn’t need a separate cabinet.) Also in April, Swiss firm ABB revealed plans to roll out its 1.2 megawatt chargers. Last week, Kempower unveiled its new charger with a Megawatt Charging System connector that can dispense 1.2 mW, plus a CCS plug that can do 560 kW.
