Promoting
multimodal mobility Urban transportation habits are changing and the electric vehicle (EV) is emerging as a top choice for city-dwellers and commuters. Whether you are a business leader, local government representative, vehicle fleet manager or petrol station owner, you can count on Schneider Electric to offer the right solutions for today’s changing transportation landscape. In the developing mobility ecosystem, the electric vehicle will be used in conjunction with environment-friendly public transportation such as cycles, buses, trams and trains.
Systems can be a stand alone unit or comprise charging points and management systems. The ideal architecture provides a cost-effective solution incorporating all desired features.
Architecture
Power
Charging access
Stand-alone
Individual
Open-access
Recommended for: • Residential use • Commercial applications for small business, hotel and shopping centre car parks Stand-alone
Individual
Open-access
The key success factor for the electric vehicle
Recommended for: • Commercial applications such as business, hotel and shopping centre car parks
Management software
Multi-point Managed Open-access Recommended for: • Commercial applications such as vehicle fleet, medium/large sized businesses, hotels and amenity car parks.
Electrical distribution panel
Multi-point
Managed
Restricted-access
Recommended for: • Roadside charging application • Commercial parking garages • Commercial applications such as vehicle fleet, business, hotel and shopping centre car parks
Electrical distribution panel
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, is playing a major role in promoting the electric vehicle. This includes putting Schneider Electric’s extensive energy management expertise to work on the continued development of charging solutions that are easy to use, safe, convenient and energy efficient.
The charging infrastructure
Charging architectures
Management software
Stand-alone Managed
High-power LV distribution panel
Restricted-access or pay-per-use
Recommended for: • Fast charging applications such as motorway service areas, fleet managers and other strategic locations
Management software
To learn more > Contact your Schneider Electric representative > Visit www.schneider-electric.co.uk/electric-vehicle
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Schneider Electric is a founding member of the Electric Vehicle Plug Alliance, an industry association whose mission is to develop a certificate of compliance with the future IEC Type 3 plug and socket standard. The goal is for all electric vehicle charging equipment to meet safety standards for residential and commercial use while optimising cost.
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Real solutions to keep you on the road at all times
access to energy Electric vehicles are more economical and environmentally friendly than traditional cars using fossil fuels, making them an ideal real-world response to the challenge of reducing the environmental impacts of transportation.
Residential car park
With no tailpipe emissions and extremely quiet operation, electric vehicles offer a promising alternative for tomorrow’s transportation needs which will significantly reduce our total energy consumption and CO2 emissions. However, a number of key success factors will influence the future of the electric vehicle and the charging infrastructure is at the top of the list. Users must have easy access to energy anytime and anywhere.
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Residential garage Charging time 6-8 hours Installed by a professional; guaranteed safety for users and their vehicles.
Private business car park Charging time 3-8 hours Free or pay-per-use service for employees and visitors; includes supervision and video surveillance systems.
Minimum 25% charge in 2 hours
• Multiple charging points at home, work,
Fast charge station
• Absolute safety for users and their vehicles
Solutions for managing all energy spending.
Paid parking garage
• Accelerated, standard and reduced charging times
garages, shopping centres and at the roadside
Choose remote-controlled or centrally-managed equipment.
Charging time 15-30 minutes
• Charging when energy costs are lower or when energy from renewable sources is available—for lower costs
A fast, reliable solution to fast charging.
and environmental impact
Shopping centre car park Minimum 25% charge in 2 hours Robust solution with vandal-proof locking system. Supervision service and charge-level indicator. With or without payment system.
Fleet car park Charging time 15-8 hours Energy-saving fleet-management and supervision solution. Home charging
Garage or roadside charging
Fast charging
to choose Schneider Electric solutions
Schneider Electric charging systems ensure user safety thanks to smarter control that will allow charging to begin only when the vehicle is safely plugged in. Our offer is compliant with the IEC 61851-1 standard and the socket is equipped with shutters that cover the power contacts when not in use, guaranteeing a high level of safety for both domestic and commercial use.
Smart As the UK smart grid develops, Schneider Electric charging systems will offer built-in smart energy management. Features such as optimised charge power will be determined by vehicle needs and available power on the grid. Because charging systems communicate with both the vehicle being charged and the grid, users can stay informed about system availability and charge progress via a PC or mobile phone. The system can also send a message to tell users when their vehicles are ready.
Standard Roadside parking Minimum 25% charge in 2 hours
Schneider Electric is a driving force behind the creation of a European standard to enable users to charge their electric vehicles with the same level of access and safety across Europe.
Weather-and impact-resistant; optional payment system.
Simple Schneider Electric charging systems are easy to use. They offer a simple, intuitive interface for users and are designed to facilitate operation and maintenance.