Tritium has launched a new DC fast charger, the RT175s smart charging system that can power EVs to an 80% in 15 minutes, on average.

According to the company, it is the first charger on the U.S. market capable of "Plug and Charge," a communications protocol enabling electric vehicles and charging equipment to communicate, authenticate and bill customers via the charging cable. Drivers will no longer need an RFID membership card, smartphone application, or credit card reader to pay for their charge. With Plug and Charge, a charging session can be automatically and securely billed from the moment the plug connects to the vehicle, regardless of the network operator.

This advancement in charging technology streamlines and simplifies the charging experience, while improving customer data security.  

The RT175s' technology serves modern vehicle class fleets that previously were unattainable with other industry charging solutions. This unit provides a 175kW charge through a compact design, making it an economical solution for sites where limited space for charging is available. 

“With more than 1.5 million EVs on the road in the U.S., this charger is a perfect solution to grow charging infrastructure and further the transition to electrified transportation,” Jane Hunter, CEO of Tritium, said in a statement. “The RT175s is the ideal solution for high population areas and can easily be adopted for highway rest stop, fuel stations, municipalities, utilities, fleets, retail, education, destination centers, and heavy infrastructure such as mining and ports” 

The RT175s is easy to install, boasts a power efficiency averaging 95% and is IP65 rated, providing cost savings and optimal functionality in a wide range of environmental conditions. Like other Tritium chargers, this fast charger has a small footprint and is liquid-cooled, featuring tilt sensors for additional safety. 

This fast charger with its all-in-one isolated power unit and integrated reinforced isolating transformer allows for continuous 175kW operation at 104°F/40degC and 150kW operation at 122°F/50degC. Optional features include cold weather kit for operation down to -22°F/-30degC, escutcheon panel with interlocked pad lockable isolator for added safety, increased SCCR to 100kA for grid connection with high available fault currents and site power management and load balancing for multiple charger sites. It offers quick and secure payment methods for EV drivers, with credit card compatibility integrated with distinct payment models, including fixed price charging, pre-authorized/post settlement variable pricing, and charges based on elapsed time for kWh consumed.