Depot charging is particularly suitable for operators of large vehicle fleets, such as e-buses, who want to charge their electric vehicles overnight in the depot rather than during operation.
This is particularly advantageous as the vehicles have sufficient time to be fully charged during non-operational hours without disrupting normal operations. By automating the charging process, fleet operators can thus save costs and improve the efficiency of their vehicle fleet.
Space-efficient and economical charging stations as an advantage of depot charging
Another advantage of depot charging with automated pantographs is the space saving. By using the roof as a charging point, the e-buses parked in the depot can be positioned very close to each other, which makes optimum use of the available space.
Compared to the classic plug-in solution, where each vehicle has to be connected individually to a charging station, this type of depot charging minimizes the space required considerably.
Another advantage of this type of charging is that specially trained personnel are no longer required. In this case, the connection between the current collector and the remote station on the vehicle is established automatically, which simplifies the charging process. This enables fleet operators to charge their vehicles efficiently and automatically off-site.
Depot Charging - Innovations from Schunk Smart Charging
Schunk Smart Charging develops and produces smart solutions for the efficient charging of electrically powered vehicle fleets using depot charging. With the Depot Charger SLS 301, Schunk has launched an effective solution for the stationary charging of electrically powered vehicles.
If you are interested in the Schunk Smart Charging portfolio in the field of depot charging, please do not hesitate to contact the Schunk team for innovative charging technologies. We look forward to your inquiry.
