Charging an electric bus in a very short time is essential for use in inner-city operation with tightly timed route schedules. But coaches also rely on short charging stops with fast charging on their long journeys. Our CHARX connect universal CCS vehicle charging inlets are a vehicle charging interface for fast charging with up to 700 kW in Boost Mode. The CCS charging inlets are robust, durable, dust-proof, and watertight, and have efficient temperature sensors.
Advantages of our CCS charging inlets for e-buses
- Ultra-fast HPC charging with a temporary power of up to 700 kW (700 A/1,000 V) and a permanent 375 kW (375 A/1,000 V) with DC conductor cross-sections up to 120 mm²
- Protected against overheating with precise temperature measurement at the DC power contacts using Pt 1000 sensors
- Protected and sealed against water, dust, and dirt with high-level IP6K7 and IP6K5 degrees of protection, plus IP6K6K and IP6K9K on the front
- Various cable lengths and assembled cables available on request
- IATF 16949-certified automotive quality – compliant with IEC 62196-1, IEC 62196-2, IEC 62196-3, and SAE J1772
Long service life and high quality
Renowned electric bus manufacturers have been installing our CCS vehicle charging inlets for years. Our customers particularly appreciate the high quality, robustness, and long service life of far more than the 10,000 insertion cycles required as standard. The CCS charging interfaces are protected and sealed against water, dust, and dirt with high-level IP6K7 and IP6K5 degrees of protection.
Safety is very important to us. This is why our vehicle charging inlets have precise temperature measurement with Pt 1000 sensors at the DC power contacts. This ensures that overheating can be safely prevented. Our CCS charging inlets comply with the IEC 62196-1, IEC 62196-2, IEC 62196-3, and SAE J1772 standards and are manufactured in the IATF 16949-certified company facilities in accordance with the high automotive standard.
High Power Charging
With our cable cross-sections of 120 mm², a vehicle can be continuously charged with 375 kW (375 A/1,000 V) and, temporarily, even with up to 700 kW (700 A/1,000 V) in Boost Mode. Our charging inlets with a cable cross-section of 95 mm² achieve a continuous charging power of 250 kW (250 A/1,000 V) and up to 500 kW (500 A/1,000 V) in Boost Mode.
Charging test of bus manufacturer HESS
The Swiss electric bus manufacturer HESS visited Phoenix Contact for a charging test in the All Electric Society Park. HESS pursued the goal of permanently charging the battery of the electric bus from 30% to 80% using 350 kW and 500 A.
Find out more in the video.
Charging powers of our CCS charging inlets Compare the different DC power characteristics of our type 1 and type 2 CCS charging inlets
| 120 mm² / 375 A | 95 mm² / 250 A | 70 mm² / 200 A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCS type 2 | |||
| Max. charging power, continuous (nominal power) | 375 kW (375 A / 1,000 V) | 250 kW (250 A / 1,000 V) | 200 kW (200 A / 1,000 V) |
| Max. charging power, temporary (Boost Mode)¹⁾ | Up to 700 kW (700 A / 1,000 V) | 500 kW (500 A / 1,000 V) | Up to 500 kW (500 A / 1,000 V) |
| Locking actuator | 12 V or 24 V | 12 V or 24 V | 12 V or 24 V |
| Service life (insertion cycles) | >10,000 | >10,000 | >10,000 |
| Temperature sensor technology, DC contacts | Pt 1000 | Pt 1000 | Pt 1000 |
| CCS type 1 | |||
| Max. charging power, continuous (nominal power) | 375 kW (375 A / 1,000 V) | 250 kW (250 A / 1,000 V) | 200 kW (200 A / 1,000 V) |
| Max. charging power, temporary (Boost Mode)¹⁾ | Up to 700 kW (700 A / 1,000 V) | 500 kW (500 A / 1,000 V) | Up to 500 kW (500 A / 1,000 V) |
| Locking actuator | 12 V | 12 V | 12 V |
| Service life (insertion cycles) | >10,000 | >10,000 | >10,000 |
| Temperature sensor technology, DC contacts | Pt 1000 | Pt 1000 | Pt 1000 |
¹⁾ Boost Mode allows a higher charging power for a short period. The possible time span depends on numerous ambient conditions. For details, please refer to the packing slip for the respective item, which you can download from the corresponding product detail page.
Further technical data and CAD files
Select the right vehicle charging inlet for you from our product list. You can download all detailed product information, CAD files, and technical data here.
Technical features of the CCS charging inlets
Charging controllers for your electric vehicles
CHARX control vehicle is a stand-alone vehicle charging controller (EVCC) that enables DC charging of an electric vehicle via CCS charging inlets. The controller handles high-level communication via Powerline (PLC) between the DC charging station and the electric vehicle.
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