ABB built the world's first national electric vehicle charging network

Through 165 fast charging piles, Estonia has built the world's first nationwide electric vehicle charging network

Zurich, Switzerland, February 26, 2013 - Estonia became the first country in the world to officially launch a nationwide charging network for electric vehicles under the technical support of ABB, the world's leading power and automation technology group.

Estonia electric car charging network provided by ABB and installed 165 fast charging DC-DC charging pile composition, February 20 officially put into use. These fast-charging piles are installed in all of Estonia's urban areas with a population of more than 5,000 and along the country's main thoroughfares, making them the most densely populated DC-charging piles in Europe. There is a fast charging station every 60 kilometers along the expressway, so that drivers can drive electric vehicles anywhere in the country without worrying about battery depletion.

Speyside, head of the discrete automation and motion control business at ABB, said: "We are pleased to help Estonia establish the world's first nationwide electric vehicle rapid charging network, which will encourage drivers to switch to more environmentally friendly electric vehicles And push other countries to increase their investment in rapid charging infrastructure. "

In general, car owners charge their EVs using traditional residential sockets, which can take up to eight hours, while passing the ABB Terra 51 DC fast charging post takes only 15-30 minutes. The Estonian Rapid Charge Station is a total solution based on the CHAdeMO charging standard, which provides charging up to 50 kW DC and up to 22 kW AC. Two kinds of charging methods can be applied at the same time as needed.

Estonian Environment Minister Keit Pentus said: "As more and more people become more comfortable with their cars, more and more Estonians prefer to use electric cars." The easiest way to make your trip eco-friendly the most economical is our entire country Traffic planning is where the fundamental. "

ABB signed the contract with Estonia in 2011 and completed the entire charging network within six months. Under the contract, ABB will also provide 5 years of network operations support services and construction of IT backbone architecture, these charging pile through the Internet and connected to the central system. The commercial operation of the charging network is implemented by a local third party, and the charging and charging system is constructed based on the original parking lot paying platform.

In addition to the well-established charging facilities, Estonia offers up to 50% subsidy to consumers purchasing electric vehicles.