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The charginginfrastructureThe key success factorfor the electric vehicle

Urban transportation habits are changing and theelectric vehicle (EV) is emerging as a top choicefor city-dwellers and commuters. Whether you are a business leader, local government representative, vehicle fleet manager or petrol station owner, you can count on Schneider Electric to offer the right solutions for today’s changing transportation landscape.

In the developing mobility ecosystem, theelectric vehicle will be used in conjunction withenvironment-friendly public transportation such as cycles, buses, trams and trains.

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energymanagement, is playing a major role in promotingthe electric vehicle. This includes puttingSchneider Electric’s extensive energy managementexpertise to work on the continued development of charging solutions that are easy to use, safe,convenient and energy efficient.

Schneider Electric is a founding member of the Electric VehiclePlug Alliance, an industry association whose mission is todevelop a certificate of compliance with the future IEC Type3 plug and socket standard. The goal is for all electric vehiclecharging equipment to meet safety standards for residentialand commercial use while optimising cost.

Promotingmultimodal mobility

Charging architecturesSystems can be a stand alone unit or comprise charging points and management systems.The ideal architecture provides a cost-effective solution incorporating all desired features.

To learn more> Contact your Schneider Electric representative

> Visit www.schneider-electric.co.uk/electric-vehicle

Schneider Electric LtdUnited KingdomStafford Park 5, TelfordShropshire TF3 3BLTel: 0870 608 8 608Fax: 0870 608 8 606www.schneider-electric.co.uk

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Architecture Power Charging access

Recommended for:• Residential use• Commercial applications for small business, hotel and shopping centre car parks

Recommended for:• Commercial applications such as business, hotel and shopping centre car parks

Recommended for:• Commercial applications such as vehicle fleet, medium/large sized businesses, hotels and amenity car parks.

Recommended for:• Roadside charging application• Commercial parking garages• Commercial applications such as vehicle fleet, business, hotel and shopping centre car parks

Recommended for:• Fast charging applications such as motorway service areas, fleet managers and other strategic locations

Stand-alone Individual Open-access

Stand-alone Individual Open-access

Multi-point Managed Open-access

Multi-point Managed Restricted-access

Stand-alone Managed Restricted-access or pay-per-use

Management software

Electricaldistribution panel

Electricaldistribution panel

Management software

Management software

High-power LV distribution panel

Facilitatingaccess to energy

Electric vehicles are more economical and environmentally friendly than traditional cars using fossil fuels, making them an ideal real-world response to the challenge of reducing the environmental impacts of transportation.

With no tailpipe emissions and extremely quiet operation, electric vehicles offer a promising alternative for tomorrow’s transportation needs which will significantly reduce our total energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

However, a number of key success factors will influence the future of theelectric vehicle and the charging infrastructure is at the top of the list.Users must have easy access to energy anytime and anywhere.

A safe and efficient solutionfrom Schneider Electric:

• Accelerated, standard and reduced charging times

• Multiple charging points at home, work,

garages, shopping centres and at the roadside

• Absolute safety for users and their vehicles

• Charging when energy costs are lower or when

energy from renewable sources is available—for lower costs

and environmental impact

Home charging Garage or roadsidecharging

Fast charging

4 goodreasonsto chooseSchneider Electricsolutions

SafeSchneider Electric charging systems ensureuser safety thanks to smarter control that willallow charging to begin only when the vehicleis safely plugged in. Our offer is compliantwith the IEC 61851-1 standard and the socket is equipped with shutters that cover the power contacts when not in use, guaranteeing a high level of safety for both domestic and commercial use.

SmartAs the UK smart grid develops, Schneider Electric charging systems will offer built-in smart energy management. Features such as optimised charge power will be determined by vehicle needs and available power on the grid. Because charging systems communicate with both the vehicle being charged and the grid, users can stay informed about system availability and charge progress via a PC or mobile phone. The system can also send a message to tell users when their vehicles are ready.

StandardSchneider Electric is a driving forcebehind the creation of a European standardto enable users to charge their electricvehicles with the same level of accessand safety across Europe.

SimpleSchneider Electric charging systems are easy to use. They offer a simple, intuitive interface for users and are designed to facilitate operation and maintenance.

Real solutions to keep youon the road at all times

Charging time 6-8 hours

Charging time 3-8 hours

Charging time 6-8 hours

Minimum 25% charge in 2 hours

Minimum 25% charge in 2 hoursCharging time 15-8 hours

Charging time 15-30 minutes

Minimum 25% charge in 2 hours

Fast charge station

Schneider Electricplant-to-plug electric vehicle

charging solutions

Shopping centre car park

Residential car park

Private business car park

Fleet car park

Residential garage

Paid parking garage

Roadside parking

l From electric utility to vehicle end-user

l From smart grid to plug

l From local and remote charging point

supervision to complete charging data

l From simple to smart charging for optimal

energy cost and choice of energy source

A fast, reliable solutionto fast charging.

Robust solution with vandal-prooflocking system.Supervision service and charge-level indicator. With or without payment system.

Energy-saving fleet-managementand supervision solution.

Free or pay-per-use service foremployees and visitors; includessupervision and video surveillancesystems.

Installed by a professional;guaranteed safety for usersand their vehicles.

Solutions for managingall energy spending.

Choose remote-controlledor centrally-managedequipment.

Weather-and impact-resistant;optional payment system.