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Essential Guide to Choosing Charging Station Equipment for Heavy-Duty Trucks: Integrated or Split Units? Which is More Suitable for You?
Release Date: December 18, 2024
With the increasing popularity of new energy heavy-duty trucks, the demand for charging station construction is growing. Improper selection of charging piles can lead to low charging efficiency, increased operating costs, and even affect user experience. So how do you choose the right charging pile?
Currently, the mainstream charging equipment on the market is mainly divided into two types: integrated and split units. Both have their advantages and disadvantages and are suitable for different charging scenarios. How to make the best choice according to your own needs? HARDHITTER will analyze from multiple dimensions to help you make an accurate and appropriate purchasing decision.
I. Integrated Unit: Simple and Economical, with Relatively Fixed Power
1、Lower Cost, High Cost-Effectiveness
The components of the integrated unit are highly integrated, resulting in relatively low production costs and more economical prices. This is a very important consideration factor for projects with limited budgets.
Applicable Scenarios:
If your charging station has a small scale, limited investment budget, and does not require high charging power and expandability, an integrated unit is a cost-effective choice. The lower maintenance cost of the integrated unit also makes it an ideal choice for small charging stations.
2、Easy Installation, Save Time and Cost
All components of the integrated unit are integrated into one box, making the installation process relatively simple and requiring no complex wiring or assembly work.
3、Easy Maintenance, Reduce Operating Difficulty
The integrated unit has fewer components and a relatively simple structure, making troubleshooting and maintenance easier. This is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized charging stations that lack professional operation and maintenance personnel.
II. Limitations of Integrated Units
1、Limited Expandability, Difficult to Meet Future Needs
The power of integrated units is usually fixed and difficult to flexibly expand according to needs. If future charging demand increases, integrated units may not be able to meet higher power requirements.
Recommendation: If you expect significant growth in charging demand in the future, or if the scale of your charging station will expand, an integrated unit may not be the best choice. When choosing an integrated unit, consider the power limit and reserve some redundancy.
2、Fixed Power per Pile, Inflexible Scheduling
In scenarios where multiple heavy-duty trucks charge simultaneously, integrated units cannot flexibly adjust power distribution according to the actual charging needs of the vehicles. For example, when one vehicle needs fast charging due to low battery, while another vehicle only needs slow charging because its battery is high, the integrated unit can only charge at the set power, unable to prioritize urgent vehicles.
For some large charging stations with complex and variable charging needs, integrated units may not meet the needs of efficient operation.
Heavy-duty truck batteries have large capacity and fluctuating charging power requirements, leading to relatively long charging times. If the charging station cannot flexibly schedule according to the charging needs of different vehicles, it can easily lead to the following problems: Low charging efficiency: Unable to prioritize vehicles with low battery, leading to extended charging time. Waste of power resources: Some vehicles charge at too high a power, leading to waste of power resources. Poor user experience: Long charging time affects user satisfaction.
3、Heat Dissipation Issues Need Attention
Since all components are integrated together, heat dissipation issues of integrated units are relatively prominent. If the heat dissipation design is poor, it may cause equipment overheating, affecting equipment life and charging efficiency.
When choosing an integrated unit, pay special attention to heat dissipation design, such as heat dissipation fans, heat sinks, etc. Regular maintenance is also required to ensure the normal operation of the heat dissipation system.
4、Compatibility May Be Limited
Some integrated units may not be compatible with all types of heavy-duty truck models and charging standards. When choosing an integrated unit, confirm whether it supports commonly used charging interfaces and protocols for heavy-duty trucks. If your charging station needs to serve multiple brands and models of heavy-duty trucks, it is recommended to choose an integrated unit with broader compatibility. In addition, pay attention to the upgrade and replacement of charging standards to ensure that the integrated unit supports the latest charging protocols.
III. HARDHITTER Split Units: Intelligent Power Scheduling, Flexible and Efficient
Compared with integrated units, split units have higher flexibility, expandability, and intelligent levels, making them more suitable for large charging stations and scenarios with higher requirements for charging efficiency.
1、Flexible Configuration, Meeting Diverse Needs
Split units generally consist of a charging host and charging terminals, which can flexibly configure charging terminals and power according to the number of vehicles and charging power needs, meeting the charging needs of different heavy-duty truck charging stations.
2、Intelligent Power Scheduling, Improving Operating Efficiency
HARDHITTER split units are equipped with advanced intelligent power scheduling charging technology, which can monitor the charging needs and battery status of each vehicle in real-time and intelligently allocate power.
① Power Allocation According to Demand:
When a vehicle's battery is critically low, the system can prioritize allocating more power to it to ensure rapid replenishment.
Other vehicles are allocated power reasonably according to actual needs, avoiding waste of power resources.
② Improve Charging Efficiency:
The intelligent scheduling system can optimize the charging process, reduce charging time, and improve charging efficiency.
③ By optimizing power allocation, reduce power loss and lower operating costs.
3、Modular Design, Smooth Expansion
HARDHITTER split units adopt modular design, which can flexibly increase charging power according to the scale and usage needs of the charging station. The power of the charging host can be continuously expanded, better adapting to the future development needs of the charging station and reducing initial investment costs.
4、Charging Terminals Support Liquid Cooling Upgrade
HARDHITTER split unit charging terminals can be upgraded to liquid cooling terminals, improving charging speed, while supporting Ultra-Chaoji and other high-power standards, meeting the growing demand for high-power charging, and ensuring fast and efficient charging for heavy-duty trucks.
5、Broader Compatibility
HARDHITTER split units support multiple charging protocols and are compatible with more brands and models of heavy-duty trucks, better serving different types of users.
IV. Limitations of Split Units
1、Higher Initial Investment Cost
Due to the inclusion of multiple components, the initial purchase cost of split units is usually higher than that of integrated units. However, in the long run, the higher flexibility, expandability, and intelligent scheduling capabilities of split units often bring higher return on investment. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct a detailed cost-benefit analysis when choosing split units, comprehensively evaluating initial investment and long-term operating costs to make a wiser decision.
2、Certain Requirements for Site Scale
The advantages of split units lie in efficient power scheduling and flexible expansion according to demand, making them more suitable for larger charging stations. If your charging station is small, the advantages of split units may not be fully utilized, and the initial investment cost is higher. Therefore, for smaller sites, it is recommended to carefully choose split units. For larger charging stations with higher requirements for charging power and expandability, split units are undoubtedly the better choice.
V. Summary
Choosing between an integrated unit or a split unit depends on the specific application scenario and needs:
If you have a limited budget and do not require high charging power and expandability, an integrated unit is a good choice.
It is recommended to choose products with good heat dissipation performance and broad compatibility, and conduct regular maintenance and upkeep.
f you want your charging station to have higher flexibility, expandability, and compatibility, or have higher requirements for heat dissipation and maintenance, a split unit is the better option. It is recommended to choose the HARDHITTER intelligent power scheduling charging system and conduct a detailed cost-benefit analysis.
No matter which equipment you choose, it is important to select reliable products with guaranteed service to ensure the long-term stable operation of the charging station. It is suggested that you combine the actual operational needs and long-term development planning of your own charging station, comprehensively weigh various factors, and determine the charging equipment that best suits your needs, laying a solid foundation for the efficient and stable operation of the heavy-duty truck charging station and promoting the sustainable development of the enterprise.