CompareDepot charging
four ways to power a depot
The grid connection is usually the longest lead time and often the largest cost. There are ways around it, and they can be combined.
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| Option | Time to power | Fits when | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigger grid connection | Longest: transformer, permits, the operator's schedule | Daily energy far exceeds what the current connection can deliver overnight | Power-based fees on the new peak |
| Managed charging on the existing connection | Shortest | Vehicles stay long enough at the depot (vans overnight) | Needs a measurement of the site's load first |
| Battery buffer | Medium | Short, high-power sessions (trucks) on a modest connection; solar on site | Sizing: the battery must refill between sessions |
| WattsMobi container | Days | While the upgrade is pending, for pilots, temporary depots | Logistics of refilling if used off-grid |
Example: a WattsFuture reference depot with a 55 kW connection delivered 124 kW of charging with a battery in front. Fleet Studio sizes the combination on your own trips.