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Energy & Grid Management
Julian Jackson
Julian Jackson
·Posted in Energy & Grid Management
Mon, Dec 4

British Car-Maker Lotus Powers Up EV Chargers

The famous UK sports-car designer Lotus is now offering a range of EV charging systems, including an ‘ultra-fast’ 450 kW DC charger, power cabinet and a modular unit for charging up to four vehicles at once. Lotus is now selling several models of upmarket electric vehicles, clearly aimed at wealthier consumers who would normally be attracted to its powerful ICE sports cars. The company moved into the power sector because many potential buyers of EVs are worried about availability of charge points and this is a complementary service to their range of EVs.

The new suite of EV charging stations designed for businesses includes:

  • A Liquid-Cooled All-in-One DC Charger: a new charger, which offers ultra-fast charging of up to 450 kW. Lotus said that, for instance, when charging their Lotus Eletre R, it can add up to 88.5 miles or 142km of range with approximately five minutes of charge. A 10-80 per cent charge is said to be achieved in 20 minutes, with a range extension of 74 miles or 120km from a five-minute charge when using a 350 kW Rapid Charger.

  • A Liquid-Cooled Power Cabinet: a modular power cabinet for spaces that require high energy in order to increase efficiency and minimise charging time, such as motorway rest stops. Lotus said it offers power output capabilities of up to 480 kW.

  • A Liquid-Cooled Charging Unit: a charging terminal, which when used with the Liquid-Cooled Power Cabinet, can charge up to four vehicles at once. The unit has a maximum current output of 600 Amp, which Lotus said can meet the needs of all EV drivers, from a short ‘top-up’ or fast-charge for long distance drives.

Lotus’ fast-charging solutions have already been deployed in China and are expected to launch in the majority of European countries and Middle East in Q2 2024, with further market availability to be announced soon.

In a statement, Mike Johnstone, CEO at Lotus Group, said, “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.”