The CAMC charging station has a complete layout of two product lines, covering a full power range of 60kW-400kW, suitable for all models of passenger cars and new energy commercial vehicles. The selection needs to be comprehensively judged based on five dimensions: site space, daily charging traffic flow, vehicle dwell time, long-term expansion planning, and budget.
Firstly, the core structure and basic characteristics of two types of products are sorted out. The column integrated charging pile is designed as a whole machine integration, with the power module, heat dissipation system, control unit, and charging gun all integrated into a single vertical body, divided into single gun and double gun versions, with a power of 60kW-240kW. The whole machine can be installed independently on the ground with only a concrete foundation, without the need for a separate power distribution room. The wiring is simple and the construction period is short. The IP55 high protection body is suitable for outdoor parking lots, shopping mall ground parking spaces, and small fleet stations. The single equipment operates independently, and a single failure will not interfere with the remaining piles; The cabinet type split charging pile is composed of a high-power rectifier power cabinet and multiple column charging terminals. The power cabinet houses all rectifier modules in a centralized manner, and a single cabinet can integrate a total power of 160kW-600kW. It is equipped with 2-6 independent charging terminals and supports dynamic power distribution. When multiple vehicles are charging simultaneously, the output power is intelligently evenly distributed. The power cabinet can be centrally arranged in the corner area of the distribution room and station. The charging terminal is compact in size, and the parking space only occupies a small amount of ground space. It is suitable for high-density centralized charging, large-scale electric heavy-duty trucks, mixer trucks, and port trailers for 24-hour uninterrupted energy replenishment scenarios.
From the perspective of site space and installation conditions, for large logistics parks, mining sites, and port battery swapping stations with compact space, dense parking arrangements, and no independent distribution rooms, cabinet type split charging piles are preferred. Power cabinets are centrally stored to reduce equipment occupation in the parking area, and more charging terminals can be arranged under the same transformer capacity to improve parking utilization; The underground garage of the shopping mall, highway service area, small enterprise fleet, and scattered public parking spaces in the city have an open space, few parking spaces, and no supporting power distribution rooms. Therefore, a column integrated charging pile can be directly selected without the need to renovate the power distribution civil engineering. The single pile can be installed independently and flexibly, and new equipment can be added in batches in the later stage, which is suitable for small-scale and decentralized charging point construction.
According to the matching power configuration of charging vehicle types and operational efficiency, passenger cars, light electric logistics vehicles, and short distance shuttle buses with a battery capacity of less than 300kWh and a dwell time of 30-60 minutes are equipped with 120kW/180kW column integrated dual gun charging piles. A single unit can serve two small cars at the same time, with lower procurement and construction costs, meeting daily rapid energy replenishment needs; Electric heavy-duty trucks, electric dump trucks, electric tractors, and large buses, with battery capacities ranging from 450kWh to 600kWh, and an average daily turnover of more than 50 vehicles at the station, require high-power continuous fast charging. The CAMC cabinet type split charging stack system is selected, supporting dynamic power scheduling. During peak hours, it automatically outputs full power to the heavy-duty trucks to be charged, and during off peak hours, it evenly distributes multiple vehicles. Compared to multiple independent pillar piles, the power grid load is more stable, the transformer utilization rate is increased by more than 20%, and the long-term operating energy consumption loss is lower.
Comparing the difficulty of operation and maintenance with the full life cycle cost, the column integrated charging pile is fully integrated, and the fault only involves a single device. It is easy to troubleshoot and repair, suitable for small and medium-sized stations with low daily charging capacity and insufficient operation and maintenance personnel. It requires less initial procurement and civil engineering investment, and has faster short-term cost recovery; The modular power cabinet design of the cabinet type split charging pile allows for individual module replacement if damaged, while the rest of the terminals are not affected and do not require complete machine shutdown for maintenance. It is suitable for large fleets and mining charging stations that operate 24 hours a day without interruption. Although the initial equipment and wiring construction investment is higher, the later expansion only requires the addition of charging terminals, without the need to repeatedly add rectifier hosts. The comprehensive operation and expansion cost of the large-scale station is better than that of the integrated column pile for 3-5 years.
In terms of environmental adaptation and safety configuration, the CAMC series of column integrated charging piles adopt an integrated sealed sheet metal, a bottom raised base, and an independent heat dissipation air duct. They can operate stably in outdoor rainy and dusty environments, and are equipped with multiple protections such as overvoltage, overcurrent, leakage, high temperature, and collision power-off; The cabinet type split charging pile power cabinet supports indoor placement to avoid outdoor sun and rain damage. The charging terminal has been upgraded to enhance protection against salt spray and dust, and is suitable for harsh working conditions such as high dust and high corrosion in coastal ports and mining areas. Both types of equipment are compatible with GB/T and OCPP international communication protocols, supporting 4G remote monitoring, order billing, fault warning, remote OTA upgrade, and adapting to intelligent operation and management of domestic and overseas stations.
Standardized selection plan for different scenarios, including small public charging stations, ground parking spaces in shopping malls/office buildings, short distance urban bus stations, and individual logistics fleets (up to 20 units per day): preferably 60-180kW integrated DC charging piles with columns, easy installation, flexible deployment, and controllable investment; Large logistics parks, exclusive mining dump truck stations, port electric tractor bases, long-distance high-speed large charging stations, centralized heavy-duty truck swapping and charging integrated stations: preferably equipped with 160-600kW cabinet type split charging pile systems, high-density gun distribution, dynamic power distribution, and support for large-scale expansion in the later stage; Underground parking garage, indoor enclosed parking lot, and old park renovation site, with narrow parking spaces that cannot accommodate large machines: equipped with power cabinets for indoor placement and small split charging terminals, saving parking space and reducing the risk of collision damage.
Summary
The choice between cabinet type charging piles or column integrated charging piles follows the principle of "small-scale decentralized point selection column integrated machine, large-scale high-density fleet station selection cabinet type split pile". If there is no distribution room, scattered parking spaces, and limited budget, priority should be given to column integrated charging piles; Dense parking spaces, high daily traffic volume, future expansion plans, harsh working conditions in mining areas/ports, priority given to cabinet type split charging systems. The two product lines of CAMC charging stations fully cover the charging needs of commercial, engineering, and public scenarios. They can provide one-stop services for station distribution survey, customized solutions, installation and commissioning, and global after-sales spare parts. They are suitable for green energy replenishment and upgrading of new energy transportation fleets in China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
FAQ
What is the biggest advantage of cabinet type split charging piles compared to column type integrated charging piles?
The cabinet style supports dynamic power allocation, and more charging terminals can be arranged with the same distribution capacity. The centralized power cabinet is convenient for maintenance and later expansion, and is suitable for 24-hour continuous charging of large truck fleets.
Is cabinet style or pillar charging station suitable for small city delivery fleets?
Within 20 daily charging vehicles and scattered sites without independent distribution rooms, priority is given to 120kW column integrated charging piles, which are easy to construct and require lower investment to meet daily energy replenishment needs.
What type of equipment should be selected for dusty sites in coastal ports and mines?
Recommend cabinet type split charging stations, with power cabinets placed indoors to avoid corrosion, and upgraded salt spray and dust prevention configurations for charging terminals, greatly extending the service life of equipment.
Do the two types of charging stations support use in multiple countries overseas?
The CAMC cabinet style and column series are compatible with multiple national voltage standards, certified by CE international standards, support multilingual backend systems, and are suitable for overseas logistics, mining, and bus station landing.
Which equipment is more cost-effective for expanding and adding charging parking spaces in the later stage of the station?
The expansion cost of the cabinet type split charging stack is lower, only adding charging terminals is needed, and there is no need to purchase an additional power host, making it suitable for large-scale charging stations that need to be continuously expanded for a long time.