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Tritium wins major US electric vehicle ‘fast charge’ deal
AUSTRALIAN electric vehicle fast-charge technology developer Tritium has won a major deal with ChargePoint to provide its Veefil system across the US.
ChargePoint is the world’s largest and most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network. ChargePoint will install Tritium’s award-winning Veefil DC fast charging stations, the Veefil across the country.
Veefil stations have a power output of 50kW and can deliver up to 128km of driving range in just 20 minutes. The Tritium stations are able to charge all cars equipped for DC fast charging, using the included SAE-Combo connector or a CHAdeMO connector. Tesla drivers will be able to use the CHAdeMO connector with an adapter slated to go on sale shortly. 
“ChargePoint approached us because it was attracted by both the design and unique technology of the Veefil, plus the fact that it is extremely simple for the EV owner to use,” Tritium CEO, David Finn said.
“We were looking for a strong partner in the US which had excellent distribution and an established network throughout the country. I’m excited by the rate and high volume at which ChargePoint will be able to deploy our product into this market and its commitment to establishing a major network of DC fast chargers.”
The stations will be installed on major routes across the country and will be part of the ChargePoint network of more than 21,000 EV charging stations. ChargePoint recently partnered with Volkswagen and BMW to build express charging corridors on both the east and west coasts of the US.
Mr Finn said the stations will be ChargePoint branded, clearly marked as DC Fast stations and the connectors will be labelled so drivers know which is compatible with their car.
“These stations can be used by any EV equipped with fast charging and will be installed in convenient locations where drivers need them most,” ChargePoint CEO Pasquale Romano said.
“With access to fast charging stations along major routes, drivers can depend on an EV as their only vehicle.”
The Veefil stations, developed by the Queensland-founded company, have the smallest footprint and lowest weight of all 50kW DC EV fast chargers, increasing location options and reducing shipping and installation costs. Veefil fits neatly at the end of a standard parking bay within existing infrastructure.
The units weigh only 165 kg and the polycarbonate and aluminium construction ensures long-term stability of the entire enclosure, leading to lower maintenance costs.
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