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At present, when the European electric vehicle market is experiencing explosive growth (it is expected that the charging demand will increase fivefold by 2030), the ARK EF400 series 400kW dual-gun DC fast charging station, with its outstanding technical performance, European compliance certification and intelligent operation solution It has become the ideal choice for public charging networks (urban business districts, highway service areas, parking lots) and commercial charging scenarios (enterprise parks, shopping centers). This article willdeeply analyze how this charging device, which is specially customized for the European market, helps operators achieve high utilization, low-cost operation and maintenance, compliant operation, and gain an edge in the competition.
With the implementation of the EU's policy of "banning the sale of fuel vehicles by 2035", the penetration rate of electric vehicles in Europe has continued to soar (reaching 35% of sales by 2024), and users' demands for "fast charging", "convenient payment" and "safe and reliable" charging have never been more urgent. Traditional low-power devices can no longer meet the demands of high-frequency scenarios. However, the ARK EF400 series precisely addresses the following pain points with a peak power of 400kW (200kW per gun in dual-gun mode) :
Charging efficiency bottleneck: Supports CCS-2 standard, compatible with Tesla and Volkswagen ID. Mainstream models such as the series and BMW iX can charge 80% of the electric vehicle within 30 minutes, significantly improving the vehicle turnover rate at the station.
Scene adaptation limitations: The modular design (10 40kW charging modules) supports flexible power allocation. Whether it is a compact station in the city center or a high-load service area on the highway, resource allocation can be optimized through single-gun/dual-gun mode, reducing the redundancy of initial investment.
Compliance certification threshold: Pass the strict tests of DEKRA and obtain CE certification (in compliance with EN 61851-23:2014 and IEC 61851 series safety and energy efficiency standards), ensuring barrier-free deployment in European countries such as Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
1.Ultra-fast charging performance, activating the revenue potential of high-traffic scenarios
400kW ultra-fast charging power, dual-gun parallel efficient service
The output of a single gun can reach a voltage of 150-1000VDC and a current of 0-400A, suitable for battery platforms of different vehicle models. When both guns are charged simultaneously, each gun stably outputs 200kW, supporting two electric vehicles to recharge at the same time, doubling the service capacity per unit time. It is particularly suitable for highway service areas and shopping center parking lots with heavy traffic. Actual measurement data shows that compared with traditional 150kW equipment, the EF400 series can increase the number of daily charging trips by 30%, significantly boosting the revenue of the station.
Modular architecture, flexible upgrade for the future
It adopts a 10-module parallel design and supports power expansion as needed (higher power modules can be upgraded in the future), avoiding the premature phasing out of the equipment. For instance, when the single-gun mode (200kW) is initially deployed at community charging stations, as the number of users grows, it can be seamlessly switched to the dual-gun mode (400kW), increasing the return on investment by more than 40%.
Fully certified, it can be quickly implemented in all EU countries
In addition to the CE certification, it strictly complies with EN IEC 61851-21-2:2021 (charging safety) and EN 61851-23:2014/AC:2016-06 (Energy efficiency standard), and has passed the grid compatibility tests in countries such as Germany and Italy. It can be connected to the local distribution network without additional modifications. The equipment supports 400Vac three-phase input (±10% voltage fluctuation adaptation) and is suitable for the 230V/400V power grid environment in Europe.
Diversified payment and authentication, catering to local user habits
The built-in Nayax credit card terminal (supported in over 20 European countries including Austria, Denmark, the United Kingdom and Germany), combined with RFID card swiping (ADAC card in Germany, Chargeurs Publics in France) and carrier custom APP, covering over 95% of user authentication needs. Supports multi-language interfaces (including 12 languages such as English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, etc. Other languages can be customized), significantly lowering the user operation threshold and improving the success rate of charging.
3. The intelligent management system has directly reduced operation and maintenance costs by 50%
OCPP 1.6J protocol (supporting 2.0 upgrade), seamlessly integrated into the European management platform
Compatible with mainstream charging station management systems such as ChargePoint, EV Connect, and Fleet Europe, it enables remote status monitoring, fault diagnosis, and software OTA upgrades. It can solve 80% of equipment anomalies without the need for on-site human presence. Supports GPRS/LTE (optional) and Ethernet networking. In offline scenarios, charging data can be exported via USB to ensure real-time synchronization of operational data to the cloud, facilitating the optimization of electricity price strategies and equipment scheduling.
Industrial-grade protection design, suitable for harsh environments
IP54 dust and water resistance (resistant to heavy rain and sandstorms) + IK10 impact-resistant metal casing (anti-collision and anti-vandalism), stable operation in a wide temperature range from -30 °C (Norwegian winter) to + 55°C (Spanish summer) (derating protection within 75°C). When paired with the Balancer reel intelligent cable reel, the cable dragging loss is reduced, the equipment lifespan is extended by more than 20%, and the average annual maintenance cost is lowered by 35%.
4. Dual upgrades in security and user experience build brand competitiveness
Seven-level safety protection ensures worry-free charging throughout the process
It integrates overvoltage/undervoltage protection, overload protection, leakage detection, grounding protection, and lightning surge protection. It monitors the status of the charging circuit in real time. When an abnormality occurs, it automatically cuts off power within 0.1 seconds to prevent battery damage and safety accidents, safeguarding the brand reputation of the operator.
10-inch touch screen + user-friendly interaction
The high-definition color interface displays the charging power, remaining time and cost details in real time. It supports functions such as scanning the code to start and scheduled charging. Users can complete the start and stop of charging and payment independently through the screen, reducing the pressure of customer service consultation. The background management system provides a visual data dashboard, supporting multi-dimensional analysis such as charging volume, revenue, and equipment utilization rate, to assist in operational decision-making.
Urban commercial centers (such as the Champs-Elysees in Paris and the Milan Shopping Center) : The dual-gun mode efficiently serves shopping and dining users, fully charging within 10 minutes to meet short-distance battery life needs and enhancing the attractiveness of business district facilities.
Highway service areas (such as Germany's Autobahn and France's A10) : 400kW ultra-fast charging supports rapid energy replenishment for electric vehicles, alleviating the problem of queuing for charging during holidays and becoming an "energy station" for long-distance travel.
Enterprises and parks (such as industrial bases in the Netherlands and science and technology parks in Sweden) : The single-gun mode is suitable for charging enterprise fleets, integrates RFID authentication to achieve internal vehicle management, supports time-of-use electricity pricing (such as off-peak discounts), and reduces the vehicle usage costs for enterprises.
Public parking lots (such as the London Municipal Parking lot and the historic district of Rome) : Compact size (2070×850×910mm) saves space. The bottom entry + top exit design is suitable for the renovation of old parking lots. IP54 protection to cope with outdoor humid environments.