The Baden-Württemberg police department has launched a pilot project utilizing ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargePost system for rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging at the Pforzheim motorway police station. This initiative aims to enhance the operational readiness of the police fleet.
Addressing High Demand in Vehicle Availability
The Pforzheim traffic police unit operates on one of Germany’s busiest motorway sections, where maintaining constant vehicle availability is paramount. “Charging infrastructure is critical when emergency vehicles must be available around the clock,” stated Thomas Speidel, CEO of ADS-TEC Energy.
ChargePost Technology for Limited Grid Capacity
ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargePost is a battery-buffered fast-charging system designed to provide ultra-fast charging even in locations with constrained grid capacity, circumventing the need for extensive and costly grid expansions. The system features a substantial 201 kWh integrated battery within a compact design, capable of delivering up to 300 kW of charging power. This allows for simultaneous charging of two vehicles at 150 kW each.
Ensuring Reliable Operations
The combination of local battery storage, advanced intelligent control technology, and high charging output is engineered to guarantee reliable and resilient operational performance for the police vehicles.
Ministerial Endorsement for Real-World Testing
Thomas Strobl, Deputy Minister-President and Minister of the Interior of Baden-Württemberg, highlighted the system’s unique capabilities: “What makes this ADS-TEC Energy solution special is its integrated battery storage, which enables EV charging at high power even at locations with limited grid capacity. This allows us to stress test EVs in real motorway conditions.”
Strobl further elaborated on the fleet’s transition: “This project represents the next phase in a journey that we started 15 years ago. Around 630—roughly 12%—of our 5,400 police vehicles are already electric and the Pforzheim traffic police unit will now put the new fast charging system and EVs through their paces.”