SICHARGE Flex: A Flexible, Future-Proof Distributed EV Charging System for the Megawatt Era
Siemens recently announced the launch of the SICHARGE FLEX product family, its next-generation electric vehicle (EV) distributed charging system, designed to be flexible, reliable, and economical – adaptable for a variety of use cases. Designed with modularity, scalability, and versatile adaptability, SICHARGE FLEX underscores Siemens’ unwavering commitment to leading the charge in smart infrastructure and the global transition to electric mobility.
The right power at the right outlet at the right time
SICHARGE FLEX sets new benchmarks in technical performance and operational flexibility. At its core is a pioneering fully dynamic power distribution system, which intelligently allocates power across multiple charging points based on real-time vehicle demand. This means that all power groups are routable to all outlets in all configurations, delivering the right power to the right outlet at the right time. This system offers a wide power range, from 480 kW to over 1.68 megawatt, enabling the charge points to deliver power in 80/120 kW increments. As a result, it ensures optimal and efficient power delivery to exactly where it is needed. Supporting both CCS and MCS charging standards allows for up to 4 MCS charge points to be installed with a single system. SICHARGE FLEX delivers up to 1,500 A of charging current through its MCS dispenser, enabling rapid charging for even the largest electric vehicles like heavy-duty trucks as well as electric city and overland buses.
The system also boasts an industry-leading power density, enabling high-capacity charging within a remarkably compact footprint (up to 656 kW/m2). Combined with the front-in front-out cooling system, allowing for wall placements, offering a critical advantage for space-constrained environments. Additionally, the system features the flexibility to support dispensers placed up to 300 meters away from the central power cabinet. These dispensers can also be floor-mounted with a minimal footprint (0.1 m2 for CCS and 0.2 m2 for MCS), wall-mounted or overhead-mounted in different options to flexibly fit any site.
Future-proof technology and user-centric innovation
MCS/CCS2 liquid cooled dispenser column with 1500A (optional 800A). MCS outlet with an optional CCS2 outlet.
Early market adoption and customer confidence
En-route charging with SICHARGE Flex enables CPOs to provide versatile charging hubs for cars, trucks and busses.
Even before its general release, SICHARGE FLEX attracted significant interest and commitment from key industry players, underscoring the market’s confidence in Siemens’ technology. OMV, a leading Charge Point Operator (CPO) and Mobility Service Provider (MSP) based in Vienna, Austria operating a network in Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary, has already placed an order for the SICHARGE FLEX system. The site in Kufstein, Austria – a strategically important location along the A12 corridor connecting Germany and Italy – will be designed to serve passenger cars as well as eTrucks and eBuses. Kufstein already hosts an existing petrol station, confirming the site’s excellent positioning and accessibility for long-haul and regional traffic. In the first phase, six charging points will be installed, with a planned expansion to ten charging points following grid reinforcement by the local Distribution System Operator (DSO).
Commitment to sustainability and trust
Beyond its technical capabilities, SICHARGE FLEX reflects Siemens’ deep-rooted commitment to sustainability by enabling highly efficient energy use and optimized power utilization. Its design offers grid-balancing capabilities, further enhancing the stability and sustainability of energy networks.
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