Lotus is developing its own range of modular electric vehicle (EV) charging systems and has shown a 450kW DC design.
The liquid cooled 450kW fast charger developed by Lotus, a subsidiary of Chinese car maker Geely, is available today in China and expected to be rolled out in majority of European countries and Middle East in Q2 of 2024.
The all in one liquid cooled modular charger can charge four vehicles at the same time, adding up to 88.5 miles or 142 km of range with approximately 5 minutes of charge. The liquid cooled charging unit has a maximum current output of 600A.
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“Over the past six years, Lotus has been investing in the technology and infrastructure to accelerate the transition to electrification. We want to make it easier than ever to own an electric vehicle and with our latest offerings, Lotus is able to provide customers with the confidence to access easy, fast, and efficient charging,” said Mike Johnstone, Chief Commercial Officer at Lotus Group.
Alan Wang, Vice-President of Lotus Technology and CEO at Lotus Flash Charge, said: “As more governments are increasing investment into electrification in their journey to net-zero, the demand for a reliable electric vehicle charging infrastructure has never been higher than before. Lotus has developed best-in-class fast charging solutions to deliver a quick and reliable charging experience to meet customer needs.”
The company launched its first electric hyper-SUV Eletre in 2022, with customer deliveries across UK, Europe and China taking place this year. Lotus recently launched Emeya, its next-generation electric hyper-GT, in early September 2023.
Both vehicles integrate hardware, software, and cloud capabilities to develop a full stack of intelligent driving technologies. They also include HD cameras, radar, and high-precision mapping capabilities to allow the vehicles to precisely perceive their environment in a stereoscopic display, providing a smooth drive even in extreme conditions. Lotus will continue to expand its range of premium electric vehicles, as the company looks to scale in this growing market.