Alpitronic HYC400

Not the type of business, but the traffic volume, charging profile and grid capacity determine whether a DC fast charger is profitable. Therefore we do NOT distinguish businesses, but charging scenarios.

Charging scenario 1: High throughput & short stop time

Suitable for: public charging, retail, gas stations, highway exits, high-traffic zones
Characteristics:

• many vehicles per day
• short stops (15-30 min)
• high occupancy rate
• early or late need for battery buffering

Charging scenario 2: Medium throughput & mixed use

Suitable for: offices, showrooms, smaller depots, office zones
Characteristics:

• mix of employees, visitors, occasional vehicles
• vehicles sometimes stay on site for longer periods
• lower grid impact

Charging scenario 3: Internal fleet with predictable charging moments

Suitable for: transport, logistics, bus companies, courier services, garbage trucks, forklifts
Characteristics:

• vehicles return to fixed base
• often charge in the evening or at night
• very predictable charging profile
• perfect match with battery storage

A fast charger (DC charger) supplies direct current (DC) directly to the vehicle battery. This makes charging much faster than with AC charging, where the car's internal onboard charger only has a limited charging speed.

How does fast charging work technically?

• The fast charger converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)
• DC goes directly to the vehicle battery
• The car's internal charger is bypassed
• The car itself determines the maximum allowed charging speed for battery safety

Result:
Where AC charging can take 3-8 hours, a DC fast charger can sufficiently charge a vehicle in 15-45 minutes.

Usually yes. Charging can usually continue locally, but online functions may temporarily be unavailable.