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DockChain Explained

Everything you need to know about our category-defining charging technology

WHAT IS DOCKCHAIN?

Speedy EV charging, at scale

DockChain is your charge point multiplier that delivers rapid DC charging to every place you park an EV. Perfect for fleets, hotels, offices, and many other locations.

DockChain works using a daisy chain model connected to a standard OCPP-compliant DC charger, DockChain provides a modular, easily extendable system for less investment. At scale, the costs can even be lower than slow AC charging.

Read on to see how DockChain is better than slow AC, more effective than DC chargers alone, and get an idea how it compares to the more expensive hub-and-spoke solutions like (for instance) Kempower or ABB.

More charging for you, for less

Let’s break this down

More charging

More vehicles charged off the same grid connection

More vehicles in use quicker

More operational flexibility

More revenue now and in the future

For you

Vehicle owners and fleet operators

Car dealerships

Parking operators

Cities

Hotels, offices and apartment buildings

Public charging locations

For less

Less total cost of ownership

Less cost per kWh and per vehicle operationally charging

Less operational hassle

Less vehicle downtime

In other words, DockChain saves you time, money and mental load.

In other (other) words, less is more.

STEP BY STEP

So, how does DockChain work?

Charge point multiplier technology 101

Step 01

We end the constraint of rapid DC chargers

DC chargers are great for charging quickly. However, they're constrained as they usually serve only one or two vehicles and parking spaces. This results in low utilization, the charger getting blocked, or EVs needing to be moved, with operational cost, to access the charger. Even DC chargers with multiple satellites are fixed in position, constraining flexibility and capacity.

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How DockChain Compares

The evidence is clear - DockChain delivers you more charging for less

Maximum charging speed

Low installation costs per space

Low running costs

Expandable and adaptable

Suitable for commercial settings

Suitable for residential settings

Fully network manageable

Vehicles connected at once

Available for all charger types

DockChain

DC Chargers

AC Chargers

320 kW

>20

320 kW

Up to 2

Up to 22 kW*

*Remember, even if the charger has it, most EVs take a maximum of 7 or 11 kW on AC.

INDUSTRIES WE WORK WITH

The right solution for you

Whether it's the benefit of fast charging, optimizing grid capacity and energy buying, space-saving, or a better customer experience, DockChain brings a range of benefits to different users.

Hotels and motels

Offer charging to overnight guests AND fast charging for diners, meeting attendees, or passers-by who have a shorter dwell time.

Apartment buildings

Fast charging becomes an option in shared buildings, without the charger ever getting blocked. The modular, scalable design lets more spaces electrify as residents adopt an EV

Car rental

Prioritize charging on specific EVs, get the fleet to operational levels of charge quicker, optimize your grid connection, avoid car movements.

Airport parking

Offer fast charging for short stay visitors AND a viable option for longer duration vehicles without moving vehicles. Scheduled charging and V2X become possible at scale.

Delivery and distribution

Add rapid charging to loading bays and space constrained sites while making best use of the grid, charger investment, and energy buying.

Emergency services

Get priority vehicles back on the road quicker. Access priority charging bays in shared locations. Reduce investment needed to transition fleet to EVs.

Office complex

Put an end to waiting all day for your car to charge or moving EVs around chargers. Quick onsite meetings for teams or visitors become possible.

Public parking

Offer faster charging, earn more revenue AND enhance the customer experience. No more blocked chargers. Full visibility and driver notifications when EVs are charged.

FAQ's

1 / Can DockChain be added to any DC charger?

In theory yes. Any OCPP compliant charger will be compatible with DockChain. However, as the charger utilization usually increases significantly this charger needs to be a reliable one.

2 / As you add more Dockchain units does the power to each vehicle drop?

No. We are charging each vehicle in sequence, we are not load balancing. That means each vehicle charges at full power, one at a time. A dual, or quad-output charger can be optimized to deliver the maximum power across the vehicles on each chain. DC Chargers with two connectors work well for most applications.

3 / What is the maximum power you can deliver?

This depends on 3 elements. Firstly the power available and the DC charger output. Secondly, what is the vehicle attached capable of taking, and finally, what specification of power rating configured on the DockChain system. Assuming the source charger and vehicle can handle the power, our cables can be rated to 400 amps. That'll charge up to 160 kW on a 400v vehicle or 320 kW on an 800v vehicle. Most use cases require less and it can be more economical to plan for 250 amp cables.

Get in touch to learn more!

Contact us and we can tell you how DockChain can transform EV charging for you - whether that's a fleet or a hotel or an office or whatever.

Plus, take at look at the "Texas" video on our news page. We're told it's a good intro to how DockChain works. It's about one cup of coffee long!