SBRS introduces 500 kW charging system for commercial vehicles

SBRS describes the PowerPack 500 as the ideal charging solution for depot operators who want to start with a small setup and scale over time. In its smallest configuration, the system comprises an all-in-one charging unit with two charging points and a total output of 500 kW. However, it can be expanded with two dispensers, each featuring two connectors, which are powered by the main unit.In its maximum configuration, the solution thus offers six charging points, across which the 500 kW output is distributed. In this respect, the PowerPack 500 is neither a typical centralised nor a purely decentralised charging solution—it positions itself somewhere in between.SBRS describes the system as a modular and scalable solution: “Start with two DC outputs and scale up to six from a single power unit. No depot redesign. No infrastructure replacement,” promotes the Shell subsidiary.The hardware is embedded within a management and service system provided by Shell. The solution combines charging hardware, intelligent charging and energy management, servicing and maintenance, billing, and grid integration into a single comprehensive system, according to the manufacturer.According to SBRS, the goal is to enable the electrification of fleets in an economical, scalable, and operationally straightforward manner. “Engineered for demanding duty cycles and long service life, the solution is designed to give fleets a cost-effective and scalable route into electrification,” the company explained on LinkedIn. The system is accordingly designed for continuous operation under full load.The base unit measures 2.25 metres in height, 1.20 metres in width, and 80 centimetres in depth. It is equipped with a 15-inch display and can be made accessible to external users upon request (‘through the ShellCard’). Additionally, the unit is controllable via the integrated PowerOS charging software and is supported by a service package (PowerCare) that covers servicing and maintenance for a period of two years.As Conrad Mummert, Head of SBRS GmbH, explained: “Electrification is shifting from a cost to a revenue generator and, under the right conditions, there is the potential to deliver a TCO advantage of up to 10% compared to diesel.”sbrs.com, linkedin.com