German DC technology company Schaltbau has broadened the product range of its subsidiary Eddicy by launching a new series of high-performance contactors, aimed at supporting stationary and mobile megawatt charging systems for electric vehicles. The move comes as the industry increasingly gears up for faster and more powerful EV charging capabilities.
The new contactors include the C305 and C805 models, which support the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) Level 2 with current ratings of up to 1,500 amps. For higher capacity needs, Schaltbau has developed the C330 and C830, both of which are bidirectional contactors designed to handle MCS Level 3 charging at up to 3,000 amps.
All four models are constructed with a compact “open-isolation concept,” designed to mitigate damage in the event of heavy fault currents or short-circuit conditions. According to Schaltbau, the contactors are capable of withstanding current peaks of up to 15,000 amps for five milliseconds, helping to preserve contact integrity and prevent system failure.
“Megawatt charging represents a milestone in commercial e-mobility,” said Helmut Pusch, CEO of Schaltbau GmbH Group. “By reducing charging time to the length of a driver’s break, it significantly maximizes both flexibility and efficiency of green transportation. With our new contactors, we are delivering the future of charging today, emphasizing our commitment to driving electrification for a sustainable future.”
The company introduced its latest components at the ACT Expo in California and plans to showcase the C305 and C330 models at the upcoming smarter E Europe trade fair in Germany, which runs from May 7 to 9.
Schaltbau, which describes itself as a global leader in DC power systems, established Eddicy to develop advanced switching and protection solutions for energy and mobility sectors. Headquartered in Munich, the company employs over 1,000 people worldwide.
