Multiple vehicles
Cars, vans or heavier transport need to charge at the same location.
Possible solution
Charging hubs
Business charging infrastructure requires coordination between vehicles, departure times, charging power, site conditions and available capacity.
When does this become relevant?
When electric charging becomes part of operations
Phased growth
Charging demand grows as more of the vehicle fleet becomes electric.
Limited power
Not every vehicle can charge at full power simultaneously without coordination.
Business value
Reliable charging without reserving unnecessary power
The value of a charging hub is not only the number of charging points. It also lies in vehicle availability, manageable peaks and a growth path that fits operations.
Keep vehicles available
Charging power is aligned with routes and departure times, keeping operational needs in the lead.
Control peak demand
Smart charging can distribute available power and prevent uncontrolled simultaneous charging peaks.
Phase investments
The site, cabling and power distribution can be prepared for growth without installing everything immediately.
Part of QontrolInsight
What do we investigate?
The charging concept must fit both vehicle use and the site’s energy system.
- Vehicle numbers, usage profiles and departure times
- Required charging power and choice of charging concepts
- Power distribution and options for smart charging
- Available grid capacity and building installation capacity
- Integration with solar panels, storage and energy control
- Space, cable routes, safety, management and phased growth
In combination with
Charging is a schedulable energy process
Charging times and speeds can be coordinated with planning, local generation and available capacity.
In depth
Design around routes and stationary time
A charging hub does not start with the maximum output of a charger, but with the energy vehicles need and the period available to supply it.
From vehicle fleet to charging profile
Vehicle type, daily mileage, consumption, arrival time and departure time together determine charging demand at each site.
- Required kWh per vehicle and per day
- Simultaneous demand and available charging windows
- Operational reserve for unusual routes or seasons
Balance AC, DC and site layout
Vehicle technology and available stationary time determine whether regular or faster charging is required. The physical site then determines how the system can grow safely.
- Charging power appropriate to the vehicle and its use
- Cable routes, impact protection and accessibility
- Space and conduit infrastructure for future expansion
Distribute available power deliberately
Load balancing can monitor and distribute total charging power. A broader strategy can also include departure times, local generation and other building loads.
- Priorities by vehicle or departure time
- Respect connection and building installation limits
- Define fallback behaviour for data or communication failures
The charging hub must also work after delivery
Access, settlement, monitoring, fault response and changes in the vehicle fleet all affect design decisions.
- User groups and authorisation
- Measurement data, reporting and any settlement requirements
- Maintenance, service agreements and expansion management
From analysis to management
How charging infrastructure grows with operations
We start with vehicles, routes, charging windows and available capacity. This informs the charging concept, phasing and control design, followed by implementation, management and controlled expansion.
- QontrolInsightDefine vehicles, routes, charging windows, site conditions and available electrical power as one integrated starting point.
- QontrolBuildDesign the charging concept, power distribution, site layout and phasing; coordinate and test civil work, installation and controls.
- QontrolCareMonitor use and faults and add new vehicles or charging points to the existing system in a controlled manner.
Your next step
Develop a charging plan or proceed directly to implementation?
We assess the vehicles, site and capacity and determine which route fits your schedule.