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OUR CHARGING TECH
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. Via 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.
More charging for you, for less
Let’s break this down
More charging
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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
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Vehicle owners and operators
Car dealerships
Parking operators
Cities
Hotels, offices and apartment buildings
Public charging locations
For less
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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.
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
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Up to 2
Up to 22 kW*
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*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.
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Hotels and motels
Offer charging to overnight guests AND fast charging for diners, meeting attendees, or passers-by who have a shorter dwell time.
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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
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Car rental
Prioritize charging on specific EVs, get the fleet to operational levels of charge quicker, optimize your grid connection, avoid car movements.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 should be reliable.
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.
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.