When you buy an electric vehicle, you want to be certain that you waste as little time as possible on “filling up” when driving long distances. A fast charging ability thus represents a key element on the road to long-range capability and thus for customer acceptance of electric vehicles. The “CoolEV” project is making an important contribution here by developing an innovative cooling system for rapid charging processes.

The project focuses on the development of a holistic system which cools the charging system and the vehicle while at the same time enabling the waste heat generated during fast charging to be utilised. The aim is to facilitate user-friendly fast charging of up to 400 kW DC and to significantly enhance the overall energy balance of electric vehicles