Chinese charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge has introduced the latest generation of its C7 fast-charging station, increasing maximum charging power to 480 kW as the company strengthens its position in the European market.
The new charger will be showcased at Power2Drive Europe in Munich from June 23-25 and is already being deployed by German charging network operator EnBW.
Higher-Power Charging Solution
The latest C7 builds on the previous version unveiled by XCharge at the EV Nordic Summit in Oslo in 2023, which offered a maximum charging capacity of 420 kW.
With the new model, XCharge has increased output by 60 kW to 480 kW, targeting growing demand for ultra-fast charging infrastructure across Europe.
According to the company, the upgraded system is designed to provide charging network operators with a scalable and efficient solution capable of supporting future electric vehicle charging requirements.
EnBW Adopts XCharge Hardware
XCharge said the significance of the new product is reflected in its partnership with EnBW, one of Europe’s largest charging network operators.
The German utility has officially approved XCharge as a supplier and has already begun integrating the C7 into its public charging infrastructure.
Earlier this week, EnBW announced the opening of its first German charging site capable of delivering up to 480 kW in Karlsruhe. XCharge has now confirmed that the new site uses C7 charging hardware.
Until now, EnBW’s charging network primarily relied on 400 kW chargers supplied by Alpitronic.
Designed for High-Traffic Charging Sites
The C7 is equipped with two charging points and can charge two electric vehicles simultaneously.
While XCharge has not disclosed details regarding power sharing between charging sessions, the company emphasized that performance depends on the coordination of power delivery, thermal management, control systems and serviceability.
The charger is designed for deployment in public charging hubs, fleet depots, service stations and retail locations where high charging throughput is required.
Advanced Thermal Management
One of the key upgrades in the new C7 is an adaptive thermal management system.
According to XCharge, the technology dynamically adjusts cooling fan speeds based on module temperatures, ambient conditions and charging demand.
The company says the system helps maintain thermal stability, compensate for temperature fluctuations and ensure reliable performance under varying operating conditions.
Flexible and Future-Ready Architecture
The charging station also incorporates scalable power modules, although XCharge has not yet provided detailed specifications.
Additional features include integrated cable management systems and support for both air-cooled and liquid-cooled high-power charging cables.
The C7 supports industry-standard communication protocols including OCPP 2.0.1, ISO 15118 Plug & Charge and VDV 261, enabling interoperability with modern charging management platforms and vehicle technologies.
Growing European Presence
The launch highlights XCharge’s ambitions to expand its footprint in Europe as demand for high-power charging infrastructure continues to rise.
“With the new generation of the C7, we are consistently advancing an established fast-charging solution,” said Albina Iljasov, Co-CEO of XCharge.
“In Europe, we are observing strong demand for high-performance DC charging infrastructure that is efficient to operate, easy to integrate, and comfortable to use. The increased charging power and enhanced features of the C7 are specifically designed to meet these requirements.”
As electric vehicle adoption accelerates and next-generation EVs begin supporting higher charging rates, ultra-fast charging systems such as the C7 are expected to play an increasingly important role in Europe’s charging infrastructure expansion.