Finnish charging equipment manufacturer Kempower has unveiled an upgraded version of its satellite EV charging system, increasing the number of connectors supported per power unit from eight to twelve and offering outputs of up to 1,200 kW, the company announced at the Nordic EV Summit.
The decentralized charging system, consisting of a central power supply unit and separate satellite charging points, is designed to optimize space usage at charging sites by locating the bulk of the technology away from individual parking spaces. The enhanced system will be rolled out in two phases: higher power capabilities will be available this quarter, while the expanded number of charging satellites will be introduced in the fourth quarter.
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“More power and more plugs give customers greater flexibility to fit charging infrastructure to different needs, including various charging site layouts, demand profiles, and use cases,” the company said in a statement.
The 1,200 kW system is already in use in Kempower’s megawatt charging system, which previously combined two 600 kW units to deliver high-capacity charging through liquid-cooled connectors. The new configuration, however, focuses on distributing moderate power across more vehicles simultaneously—an approach aimed at improving efficiency at high-traffic charging hubs.
“Kempower has analyzed over 23 million charging sessions worldwide. Based on the data, we know that when stopping, EV drivers primarily want an available plug to connect their vehicle to the charger so they can quickly take a break and continue their journey afterward,” said Jussi Vanhanen, Chief Marketing Officer at Kempower. “By increasing the number of connectors in our satellite system from 8 to 12, we are meeting the needs of EV drivers and enhancing the efficiency of charging operators, as charging power can be distributed to vehicles more effectively.”
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The company said the system upgrade would benefit a range of use cases, from public fast-charging stations to commercial depots and fleet charging centers, where operational flexibility and space efficiency are critical.