Schneider Electric has introduced the StarCharge Fast 720, a high-power electric vehicle charging solution aimed at commercial and industrial sites as well as fleet operators, as demand grows for scalable depot charging for electric cars, trucks and buses.
The StarCharge Fast 720 delivers up to 720 kilowatts of power and can charge as many as 12 vehicles simultaneously. The system uses a split-unit architecture, combining a central switchgear cabinet with compact charging satellites. Up to six satellites can be connected to a single cabinet, with each satellite providing two CCS charging points.
In its maximum configuration, the system distributes 720 kW across 12 charging points, delivering 60 kW per vehicle when all connectors are in use. Schneider Electric said higher minimum charging power can be achieved by pairing two switchgear cabinets with 12 charging points, raising output to as much as 120 kW per point. When fewer vehicles are connected, available power can be dynamically reallocated to increase charging speeds.
The system supports operating voltages from 150 to 1,000 volts and is designed for a continuous charging current of 380 amperes, with the ability to temporarily boost output to up to 600 amperes. Schneider Electric said the solution achieves up to 97% efficiency and incorporates dynamic load management to optimise energy use and reduce strain on grid connections.
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The company said the StarCharge Fast 720 is suited to a range of use cases, including overnight depot charging for electric buses and trucks. In such scenarios, a constant output of 60 kW can be sufficient to fully recharge a bus over several hours, depending on vehicle specifications and duty cycles.
“The solution’s decentralised architecture offers unmatched flexibility,” Schneider Electric said in a statement. “Operators can position up to six dispensers within an 80-metre radius of the power cabinet, enabling scalable configurations for any site.” The company added that the design can reduce installation complexity, limit grid upgrades and lower noise levels at charging sites.
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Schneider Electric is offering the system with multiple hardware configurations. Switchgear cabinets can be equipped with 30 kW power modules for total system output of 360 to 480 kW, or 40 kW modules enabling 480 to 720 kW per cabinet. Charging satellites are available with or without integrated cable management and with different display options, with each unit featuring two CCS connectors and a status LED indicator.
In addition to hardware, Schneider Electric said it will provide lifecycle services including installation, customised maintenance plans, 24/7 support and remote monitoring through its EcoStruxure Energy Asset Portal, aiming to maximise uptime and improve cost efficiency for fleet operators.