MVV, a public utility based in Mannheim, Germany, has partnered with Ulm-based retail group Müller and technology partner ADS-TEC Energy to roll out 39 DC fast charging stations with 78 charging points at 27 Müller locations in Germany.
Since 2017, MVV has been expanding its public EV charging network throughout Mannheim and the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. The company currently operates 250 charging stations with 480 charging points at 170 locations, and is now scaling its model across Germany. MVV provides complete customer service, from technical operation to customer support.
“Electric mobility needs to be simple, fast and convenient. That’s why, together with our partners, we are expanding charging infrastructure where people already spend their time: at retail destinations,” says Vinzent Grimmel, Head of Smart Cities at MVV.
The ChargePost systems installed at Müller locations deliver power capacities of 250 to 300 kW and enable two vehicles to charge simultaneously at up to 150 kW each. An integrated battery with up to 201 kWh of storage capacity supplies the required charging power. The systems also feature high-resolution 75-inch digital displays for retail advertising.
“Our battery-buffered charging technology enables ultra-fast charging even where grid capacity is limited,” says Michael Rudloff, COO of ADS-TEC Energy.
“With the charging stations operated by MVV, we are not only meeting the requirements of the German Building Electromobility Infrastructure Act (GEIG), but also offering our customers a convenient ultra-fast charging option that fits perfectly into their shopping routine,” says Ronny Opel, Head of Insurance and Energy Management at Müller. “At the same time, the integrated digital displays open up new communication opportunities by allowing us to present targeted Müller advertising content directly at the charging stations.”
Source: ADS-TEC Energy