The INGEREV RAPID ST400 DC charger suplied by Spanish company Ingeteam is based on CoolSiC MOSFETs silicon carbide (SiC) power modules – a potent solution for ultra-fast pit stop to charge EVs that need higher power.
Spain based power conversion group Ingeteam and Infineon Technologies AG have teamed up for best customer experience in super-fast electric vehicle charging with INGEREV RAPID ST400 DC charger. Rated at 400 kW, the converter is developed by Ingeteam, and is based on CoolSiC MOSFETs power modules from Infineon’s stable. Depending on the charging capabilities of the respective car, an EV now only needs to stop for a minimum of 10 minutes for an 80 percent battery charge. This is comparable to refueling a conventional car with internal combustion engine.
The design of the RAPID ST400 converter has proven to operate successfully at real life conditions. Already last year, the first project integrating this technology was developed, implemented, and commissioned by IBIL, the leading recharge technology services company in Spain, for Repsol, the multienergy provider and leading spanish petrol station operator.
“SiC enables high switching speeds with lower switching losses. This results in shorter charging times and charging stations that are about one-third smaller, since considerably fewer components are required for cooling. With its physical properties, SiC can make an important contribution to electric mobility. As various consumer studies show, the acceptance of electro mobility very much depends on the availability of an efficient fast-charging infrastructure. We have proven that we can provide the underlying technology”
Dr. Peter Wawer, president of Infineon’s Industrial Power Control division
Located at Ugaldebieta in the Bay of Biscay region, it was commissioned in October 2019 as a lighthouse project in the field of electro mobility. The facility on the heavily frequented A-8 motorway features four ultra-fast charging points. These units guarantee optimal distribution of the available power between the four vehicles that can be connected simultaneously. More importantly, the technology is flawless and operates without any major downturns since the start.
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