TECHNOLOGY IN OUR CHARGING STATIONS
We enable the growth of charging infrastructures in multi-family residential buildings, commercial properties, and public access with our top-class hardware, intuitive software, and service level standards.
OUR CHARGING SOLUTIONS
Our electric vehicle charging stations are equipped with cutting-edge technology to provide a seamless charging experience. We offer solutions for fleet vehicles, commercial properties, and public access.
CUSTOMIZABLE DESIGN
Our charging stations are designed with a focus on user experience, and can be customized to fit any environment. From sleek and modern to functional and practical, we have a design for every use case.
EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Our charging stations are energy efficient and environmentally friendly, with low emissions and a reduced carbon footprint.
CONTINUOUS OPERATION WITH DEDICATED SUPPORT
For uninterrupted operation of your charging infrastructure, our dedicated 24/7 customer support seamlessly integrates with our stations to ensure consistently high service levels.
SOFTWARE
The ACDI Energy Services software is the lifeblood of our devices. It goes beyond simply managing the flow of electricity to your charging stations. This comprehensive platform gives our station owners complete visibility into and control of their devices. It also facilitates the seamless interaction between charger and EV driver. Some highlights of the software include:
Remote Management:
Monitor, control, and analyze your charging activity from anywhere.
Billing & Payment Control:
Manage secure payment options, create tiered pricing rates based on specific user groups, and track cost vs. revenue.
Energy Management & Optimization:
Create dynamic pricing with fluctuating energy costs, and balance energy loads over multiple chargers simultaneously.
User Access Management:
Open charging access to the general public or limit access to specific user groups (or both).
Data & Reporting:
Gain insights into charging behavior, energy consumption, and network / charger performance. Create alerts and regularly scheduled reports.
Mobile App Integration:
End users find, authenticate, and pay for charging through our integrated driver mobile app.
Scalability:
Regardless of number of units or geographic location, all can be managed from our single dashboard as your charger network grows.
Dynamic Load Balancing (DLB)
Dynamic load balancing for Electric Vehicle charging stations is a smart energy management technique that distributes the available electrical power across multiple charging stations in real-time. Its primary goal is to prevent overloading electrical infrastructure while maximizing the efficiency and speed of EV charging. Most buildings (homes, businesses, parking garages) have a fixed maximum electrical capacity. Without load balancing, charging multiple EVs simultaneously could exceed this capacity, leading to tripped breakers or high utility costs. Dynamic load balancing monitors the real-time electricity usage of each Electric Vehicle and adjusts the charging power allocated to each EV charging station based on current demand and available capacity. Imagine a parking garage with 10 EV chargers but only enough power to charge 5 cars at full power. If all 10 chargers are in use dynamic load balancing can lower the charging speed on each charger, temporarily pause charging for some vehicles or prioritize vehicles that need to leave sooner. The benefit of dynamic load balancing is it avoids expensive infrastructure upgrades and supports charging more electric vehicles.
State of Charge
The speed of charging your Electric Vehicle is significantly impacted by State of Charge.State of charge is the current percentage of your Electric Vehicle’s battery.The reason for State of Charge is due to how lithium-ion battery chemistry works and how battery management systems protect the battery's health.
Charging is fastest at low state of charge, typically between 10% and 30%.When the battery is relatively empty, the cells can accept more current without overheating or causing damage. DC fast chargers can often deliver maximum power output (e.g. 150 kW, 250 kW, etc.) in this range. As the state of charge increases, internal resistance increases, and the battery becomes less able to accept high current. The battery management system (BMS) starts to taper down the current to avoid overcharging, overheating, or degrading the battery.
The typical DC fast charging curve is a “tapered” curve.Your Electric Vehicle charges fast at first, then gradually slows down.Peak charging speed is only sustained briefly usually at around 10–40%.For example, if an Electric Vehicle advertises charging at 250 kW, such as a Tesla 3, you may get close to 250 kW at 10–30%.At 80% it may drop to 50kW.When your Electric Vehicle is close to 100% it may be as slow as a few kilowatts.
Charging from 80% to 100% can take as long or longer than charging from 10% to 80%. This is why it’s more time-efficient to charge from 10% to 80% than to wait for a full charge.