EV charge point manufacturer Rolec EV has partnered with global electric tech firm Sinexcel to introduce a new range of DC rapid charging stations to the UK.

The firms say their partnership will ensure more accessible DC charging for UK fleets and highways with minimum CAPEX

Rolec already offers a wide range of AC fast and DC rapid charging points and says the latest additions will be the most price competitive in the industry.

Three models will be available, offering speeds from 60kW through to 480kW, and aimed at public, fleet and highway infrastructure deployment.

The first to arrive will be the UltraCharge 160, which has already undergone major testing at Rolec’s HQ in Lincolnshire for more than six months and passed compliance procedures. This model will start , liveries from February 2023. It uses a modular and scalable platform that can be upgraded in modules of 20kW, all the way up to 160kW. It also features an intelligent dynamic power balancing feature that enables two vehicles to charge simultaneously and can be activated via either mobile app, RFID, Apple Pay, Google Pay or contactless card payment as well as conforming to the ISO 15118 Plug & Charge standard. The UltraCharge 160 also comes with contactless payment terminal and long reach cables as standard.

Frankie Mellon, Rolec’s sales director, commented: “I am delighted to have formed a strategic partnership with Sinexcel; from the initial discussion Rolec felt we had found a partner who shared the same goals as our own, to excel in customer service, product development and to have a wide product range for all applications at a very cost-effective price point.”

He added: “With many workplaces now requiring a DC and AC charging solutions to support fleet, visitor and employee charging, it is imperative that we can quote and deliver a reliable product with a short lead time to include within our proposal.

“The modular approach of Sinexcel has enabled Rolec to hold UK stock of 60/80/120/160kW models, offering next-day delivery to our UK customers. With a 160kW unit retailing at £25,000 we know this product is going to be very well received by the industry!”

Charles Meng, Sinexcel’s country director, added: “We are proud to have such great partners. We are confident that working with Rolec will bring a lot of new changes to the EV Charging business in the UK/Europe.”