Shanghai, China – Shanghai has officially launched its first megawatt-level supercharging station, dubbed Transportation Powerhouse No. 1 Station, in the Lingang Special Area of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone. This groundbreaking facility, utilizing Huawei’s advanced megawatt supercharging solution, promises to revolutionize the charging experience for commercial vehicles, enabling them to travel 100 kilometers with just five minutes of charging.
The station was jointly built and is operated by Huaxing Honghe and its subsidiary, Yizhu Communication. Located within the Lingang JIKA Service Center, the project represents a significant step forward in the development of high-speed charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
According to the Lingang Energy Service Center of the State Grid Shanghai Pudong Power Supply Company, each supercharging pile boasts a maximum charging power of 1.5 megawatts, five to six times greater than conventional commercial vehicle charging piles. This allows for a 300 kWh electric heavy truck to be fully charged in just 15 minutes, providing enough power for a fully loaded 40-ton electric heavy-duty truck to travel over 200 kilometers. The station is designed to accommodate a variety of vehicle types, including supercharged heavy trucks, regular heavy trucks, and light trucks.
The launch follows Huawei’s Smart Electric & Smart Charging Network Strategy and New Product Launch Conference held on April 22, 2024. At the conference, Huawei unveiled its Supercharging Alliance 2.0 and launched its Ten Kilometers Per kWh for All People, Innovative Safety in the Sports Domain strategy for Huawei Smart Electric. The Huawei megawatt supercharger was also unveiled, and a signing ceremony was held for a megawatt supercharging network for heavy trucks.
Wang Chao, Vice President of Huawei Digital Energy and President of Huawei Digital Energy Smart Electric Product Line, stated that Huawei Smart Electric has achieved 12 kilometers per kWh in joint range tests with several automakers for A-class vehicles. The company is also working with automotive partners to continuously upgrade the integrated experience in the sports domain.
Yu Haiyan, Chairman of Huaxing Honghe, announced plans to deploy charging and battery swapping stations in Shanghai’s Waigaoqiao, Baoshan, Taicang, and the core freight corridors of the Yangtze River Delta over the next three years. These stations will fully utilize Huawei’s megawatt-level supercharging technology to build an integrated charging and battery swapping network. This initiative aims to promote the adoption of new energy vehicles in the logistics sector, reduce overall operating costs, and leverage the hub advantages of the Lingang JIKA Service Center to create a Lingang green transportation demonstration zone, contributing to emissions reduction and decarbonization in the Yangtze River Delta region.
Conclusion:
The launch of Shanghai’s first megawatt-level supercharging station marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of electric vehicle infrastructure. By leveraging Huawei’s innovative technology, this station not only significantly reduces charging times but also paves the way for a more sustainable and efficient logistics industry. The strategic deployment of similar stations across the Yangtze River Delta region promises to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles and contribute to China’s broader decarbonization goals. Further research and development in battery technology and charging infrastructure will be crucial to realizing the full potential of electric vehicles and creating a greener future.
References:
- IT之家. (2024, April 26). 上海首座兆瓦级超充站投运：基于华为方案，可实现“充电五分钟，行驶百公里” [Shanghai Launches First Megawatt-Level Supercharging Station: Powered by Huawei Technology, Achieving 100 Kilometers of Driving with Five Minutes of Charging]. Retrieved from [Insert IT之家 Article URL Here]
- Xinhua News Agency. (2024, April 26). (Cited in IT之家 article).
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