A BMW dealership in Lincoln claims to have installed the fastest EV chargers in the UK.
Two ultra-rapid ABB Terra 360 EV chargers that can provide 62 miles of range within three minutes have been installed at Soper of Lincoln.
Andrew Tullie, dealer principal at Soper Lincoln BMW, said: “We’re excited that BMW drivers in Lincoln are the first in the UK to benefit from this latest charging technology. Each of our two Terra 360s can fully charge four high-performance BMW i7 EVs an hour. The new chargers are helping us maintain our position as a dealership that has always invested in the latest innovative technology.”
One of the Terra 360 units at Soper of Lincoln is on the dealership forecourt, while the other is dedicated to the 15-bay service workshop. To accommodate the new chargers, the dealership upgraded its grid connection to support the 560 amps needed for each charger to operate at full power.
“Now that they are live, the new ultra-rapid EV chargers will enable the dealership to support today’s electric BMWs, as well as those that are still in development. This futureproofing will help Soper build loyalty with existing customers and upcoming generations alike,” said Tullie.
The Terra 360 units are dual-outlet units, meaning that two vehicles can charge simultaneously using the combined charging system (CCS) connection. CCS is the standard charging solution for BMW’s range of EVs.
ABB has said that next year it will be releasing a four-outlet version of the Terra 360 to the UK to share power between up to four vehicles at once. This will maximise return of investment for forecourts, since one unit will be able serve 90kW of power to four drivers simultaneously.
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