This depends on staff, visitors, fleet and peak hours. Powerland simulates the optimal mix of AC and DC.

From €1,800 (AC) to €50,000+ for DC. Depending on cabling, power and integration.

Yes, from 2-3 charging points automatic load balancing is highly recommended to avoid peak consumption.

Not necessarily. Whether you need to upgrade your electricity connection depends on your current connection value (single-phase or three-phase), the desired charging capacity and how many other consumers are running simultaneously. In many cases an upgrade is not needed at all: with dynamic load balancing the charging station automatically adjusts the power based on available capacity, so your fuse box never gets overloaded. Combine charging infrastructure with battery storage or solar panels and the available capacity is used even smarter. Powerland first examines your electrical installation for every project - at home or at work - and only then advises whether an upgrade is necessary.

Yes. With linked charging pass and OCPP backend, consumption is automatically settled.

There are tax benefits, increased investment deduction and regional premiums depending on location.

With AC charging, the vehicle's built-in onboard charger converts alternating current to direct current. This limits the power to a maximum of 22 kW. A DC fast charger does this conversion itself and supplies direct current directly to the battery, with capacities from 50 to 400 kW. The result: where AC charging takes hours, a DC fast charger brings a vehicle to 80% in 15 to 45 minutes.

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

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.

A single 50 kW charger can run on a standard three-phase business connection. For higher capacities or multiple chargers, a medium voltage connection or transformer is often required. With battery buffering and EMS control, Powerland can significantly reduce the grid load, so an expensive grid reinforcement can often be avoided or postponed in many cases. We always start with a power analysis and coordinate with the grid operator.

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

This depends on how long vehicles stop at your site and how many need to charge simultaneously. For a retail parking with shorter stops, 50 to 150 kW is often sufficient. For logistics depots or public charging plazas with high rotation, capacities of 150 to 400 kW are common. Powerland determines the right capacity based on your vehicle profile, stop times and grid capacity.

Yes. A publicly accessible fast charger at a well-reachable location - at a gas station, retail park or hospitality establishment - can be a serious revenue model. You set the rate yourself, EV drivers find your location via the Powerland app and charging passes, and you monitor revenues via the management platform. Powerland calculates the expected ROI based on your location profile and traffic intensity.

This depends on three factors: the capacity of the fast charger, the maximum allowable charging capacity of the vehicle and the battery temperature. In practice, a passenger car charges to 80% at a 150 kW charger in approximately 20 to 30 minutes. An electric truck at a 300 kW charger typically needs 45 to 60 minutes for a full charge.

Yes, and this is exactly where Powerland makes the difference. Via an energy management system (EMS), the fast charger preferably charges with its own solar energy, battery storage smooths out peaks and dynamic energy tariffs are utilized. The result: lower grid costs, less dependence on the grid and a more stable charging infrastructure - even with growth.