EDP, Audi, Porsche and VW inaugurate the first station of the largest network of ultra-fast recharge of electric vehicles of South America
Project foresees 30 charging locations covering the state of São Paulo and connecting the main electric corridors in the country; ABB, Electric Mobility Brasil and Siemens will be the suppliers of charging solutions
The year 2020 represents an important milestone for Brazilian electric mobility. The partnership between EDP, a company that operates in all segments of the electricity sector, and manufacturers Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen inaugurates the first ultra-fast public charger in Brazil, in the city of Caraguatatuba (SP). The electric station is part of Plug & Go, the name chosen for the project approved in the Public Call of the National Agency of Electrical Energy (Aneel) for the topic Efficient Electric Mobility in conjunction with the Electric Sector Study Group (GESEL). ABB, Electric Mobility Brasil and Siemens are the suppliers of charging solutions.
This project will help to form the largest network of ultrafast chargers in South America, with the installation of 30 new ultrafast charging stations over three years, covering the entire state of São Paulo. The chargers used in the first charging station are the HV160 for ultra-fast recharging (150kW) in direct current (DC) and a semi-fast recharging PC22 (22kW) in alternate current (AC), from Electric Mobility, with the capacity to supply three electric vehicles simultaneously on the two chargers. The average charging time is approximately 15 minutes for 100km of range in the ultra-fast charger. The first completed site is at Shopping Serramar, north coast of São Paulo (Av. José Herculano, 1086 - Pontal de Santa Marina, Caraguatatuba-SP).
The schedule foresees the start of the implementation of another 10 new stations still in 2020, which will be on the Régis Bittencourt Highway, Fernão Dias Highway, Bandeirantes Highway and Via Anhanguera.
Plug & Go has an investment of R$ 32.9 million and will connect with the electric station of other initiatives, forming a corridor over 2,500 kilometers in length that connects São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Vitória, Curitiba and Florianópolis. This is the first and largest project in South America to install ultra-fast chargers (150 kW and 350 kW).
The new electric station will put EDP in the lead in ultra-fast charging stations in Brazil. There will be 29 150 kW (DC) chargers and one 350 kW (DC) charger, and another 30 22 kW (AC) devices. Thus, each charging station will have an ultra-fast station and a semi-fast station. The types of plugs for the electric stations meet the majority of vehicle models with plug-in recharging available in the Brazilian market.
“The delivery of the first post of the ultra-fast charging network is an important milestone in such a strategic project for the expansion of electric mobility in Brazil. EDP is committed to leading the energy transition to a low carbon economy, hence our pride in leading initiatives like this one in Brazil”, says Nuno Pinto, head of Electric Mobility and Customer Services at EDP Smart.
For Johannes Roscheck, CEO and President of Audi do Brasil, “there is an increasing interest in purchasing electric vehicles in Brazil and the expansion of the charging infrastructure in the country is an additional motivation for them to make this decision. Since we introduced the Audi e-tron, the brand's first 100% electric vehicle, to the Brazilian market in April, we have been talking to our customers and the perception is that the opening of ultra-fast charging points like this will bring even more confidence to travel long distances. This project is an important part of meeting the growing demand for electric vehicles in Brazil and shows how the synergy between companies can bring positive impacts for consumers”.
“One of the factors that make electric cars attractive to consumers is the creation of a charging network as wide and comprehensive as the one existing today for vehicles with combustion engines. At this moment, when Porsche is launching the Taycan in Brazil, the brand's first 100% electric sports car, the opening of a fast charging electric station is essential to give customers the security of being able to travel long distances and have a place to charge the car battery”, points out Werner Schaal, Sales Director at Porsche Brasil. “Porsche has been involved in the electric mobility strategy since 2010, when it launched the first Cayenne Hybrid, and in these ten years the offer of hybrid versions to its customers has progressively increased. Now it is time for electric cars. ”
“Volkswagen is leading the transformation to sustainable mobility and we aim to become the number one global brand in electric mobility. For that, more than 11 billion euros will be invested in the coming years worldwide. Here in the Latin America region, our offensive of electrical and hybrid products began with the launch of the Golf GTE, a plug-in hybrid. The success of this strategy depends on a large loading infrastructure. And, with the inauguration of this first electric station, we will start offering a structure of quality and convenience for our customers and other users, as well as encouraging people to feel confident and safe to choose a hybrid or electric car in the coming years”, points out Pablo Di Si, president and CEO of Volkswagen Latin America.
“We are happy to be the first shopping center to receive the ultra-fast charger, and to be part of this landmark of electric mobility. It is a privilege to pave the way for a new vehicle infrastructure that has proven to be efficient and an alternative for sustainability”, highlights Marcelo Luiz, Superintendent of Serramar Shopping.
In order to recharge electric vehicles on the network of electric stations, users must first register on the EDP Smart website, and then request an electric mobility card (EDP EV.Card), available to electric vehicle owners. After the request, the customer receives the card free of charge at the chosen address within 20 calendar days.
With the EV.Card, the user is able to unlock it with the readers of the charging stations and thus free the connectors to supply their plug-in or electric hybrid vehicle. Soon, an application will be made available so that registered customers can also unlock, monitor and use the electric stations in a digital way, without needing the card.
Increasingly present mobility
Also according to ABVE, from January to June 2020, sales of electrified cars (100% electric, plug-in hybrids and non-plug-in hybrids) grew by 221% over the same period in 2019 - from 2,356 units to 7,568. According to a study by the Boston Consulting Group, the expectation is that the number of electric cars in Brazil will reach 2 million in 2030.
Global commitment
EDP has a global commitment to electrify 100% of its fleet by 2030, as well as to develop new offers and commercial solutions that promote the energy transition. In Brazil, the company has already made important investments in the sector. In 2018, it inaugurated an electric vehicle supply corridor between Rio and São Paulo. Installed along 430 kilometers of the Presidente Dutra Highway, the charging stations made it possible to make a complete trip by electric vehicle between the two most populous capitals in Brazil. At the end of 2019, EDP completed the installation of the largest electric vehicle recharging network in Espírito Santo, with the implementation of seven charging points distributed by the State.
About EDP in Brazil
With over 20 years of experience, EDP is one of the largest private companies in the electricity sector operating throughout the value chain. The Company, which has over 10,000 direct and outsourced employees, operates in Transmission, Trading and Energy Services and has six hydroelectric generation units and one thermal power station. In Distribution, it serves about 3.5 million customers in São Paulo and Espírito Santo, in addition to being the main shareholder of Celesc, in Santa Catarina. In Brazil, it is a reference in areas such as Innovation, Governance and Sustainability, having been on the B3 Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE) for 14 consecutive years. Follow EDP at: Site | LinkedIn | https://mobilidade.edpsmart.com.br/residencias
About Audi
The Audi Group, with its Audi, Ducati and Lamborghini brands, is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the premium segment. It is present in more than 100 markets worldwide and produces in 16 locations in 11 countries. AUDI AG's 100% subsidiaries include Audi Sport GmbH (Neckarsulm, Germany), Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. (Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy) and Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (Bologna, Italy). In 2019, the Audi Group delivered about 1,845,000 Audi vehicles, 8,205 Lamborghini sports cars and 53,183 Ducati motorcycles to customers. In fiscal year 2019, AUDI AG achieved a total turnover of 55.7 billion euros and an operating profit of 4.5 billion euros. Currently, around 90,000 people work for the company worldwide, with 60,000 in Germany. With new models, innovative mobility offerings and other attractive services, Audi is becoming a premium and sustainable individual mobility provider.
About Porsche
Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG, headquartered in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany, is the world's leading manufacturer of exclusive sports cars. In 2018, the company delivered around 256,200 new vehicles to its customer’s worldwide, generating revenues of 25.4 billion euros. The company's operating profit was 4.4 billion euros, making Porsche one of the most profitable automotive manufacturers in the world. Porsche founded the sports car segment over 50 years ago with the launch of the iconic 911. Since then, other model lines have come up with the 718 Boxster, 718 Cayman, Panamera, Macan, Cayenne and Taycan. Porsche has also set milestones when it comes to vehicles with Plug-in technology: it was the first manufacturer to introduce this technology in high-performance sports cars (918 Spyder), exclusive sedans (Panamera S E-Hybrid) and off-road premium vehicles (Cayenne S E-Hybrid). In total, Porsche AG employs a staff of about 32,300 worldwide. The factories are established in Zuffenhausen and Leipzig. The development, design and motor sports departments are headquartered at the Development Center in Weissach, Germany.
About Volkswagen do Brasil
For 67 years in the life, heart and garage of Brazilians, Volkswagen is experiencing a unique moment in Brazil. The brand has the largest product portfolio in the country and has accumulated significant achievements: it is the largest producer, with 24 million vehicles manufactured, and the largest exporter in history in Brazil, with four million cars shipped. In Brazil, it has three automobile factories (Anchieta/SP, Taubaté/SP and São José dos Pinhais/PR), an engine factory in São Carlos/SP, a parts center in Vinhedo/SP and regional offices with the mission of offer the best mobility experience to improve people's lives. Volkswagen has about 500 dealerships in all regions of the country. Globally, the VW brand is investing in electric mobility for about € 11 billion by 2024 and will launch more than 20 electric models by 2025. In South America, the company plans to offer a range of electrified vehicles in the coming years, and in Brazil, the Golf GTE Hybrid Plug-in was launched in 2019.
About GESEL
GESEL is one of the main academic think tanks in Brazil in the area of economic analysis of the electricity sector. The Group, created in 1997, with the objective of developing research and economic analysis on the Brazilian and worldwide Electric Sector, has been developing research and studies on different topics, but with a transversal approach centered on regulatory innovations. GESEL's scientific production takes place through research and development projects of the ANEEL Program (R&D) that result in Technical Reports and books, as well as through the Electric Sector Discussion Texts series. Another important line of action of GESEL are academic events: national and international seminars, workshops and lectures that create a space for approximation and articulation of the bodies that form the institutional framework of the sector (MME, ONS, EPE, ANEEL, CCEE, BNDES) with the main Business Groups, thus seeking to contribute to the improvement of decisions directly and indirectly linked to the policy, planning, regulation and financing model of the country's electricity sector.
About ABB
ABB (ABBN: SIX SwissEx) is a technology leader that is driving the digital transformation of industries. With a history of innovation spanning over 130 years, ABB has four leading global customer-focused companies: Electrification, Industrial Automation, Motion and Robotics & Discrete Automation, supported by the ABB Ability ™ digital platform. ABB's Power Grids business will be divested to Hitachi in 2020. ABB operates in more than 100 countries, and has approximately 147,000 employees. www.abb.com.br. ABB on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
About Electric Mobility Brasil
Pioneer company in Brazil as a supplier of charging stations for electric vehicles, offering the full range of equipment for charging: residential, public and commercial cargo; fast and ultra-fast for heavy and passenger vehicles. It supplied the equipment for the main recharge infrastructure projects in the country and for all the automakers that sell their electric vehicles in Brazil. Today, with more than a thousand equipment supplied, Electric MobilityBrasil is already a reference in the sector.
About the Siemens Group in Brazil
Siemens has been present in Brazil for about 150 years and is part of a global technology conglomerate that stands out for excellence in engineering, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for 170 years. Siemens operates globally with a focus on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world's largest producers of technologies aimed at energy efficiency and resource savings, Siemens is a leader in providing efficient energy generation and transmission solutions, a pioneer in infrastructure, automation, drives and software solutions for the industry. Through Siemens Healthineers, its subsidiary listed on the stock exchange, the company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment - such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems - and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT.
The company's first activities in Brazil date back to 1867, with the installation of the pioneering telegraph line between Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande do Sul. In 1905, the company was founded in the country. Throughout its history in Brazil, Siemens has actively contributed to the construction and modernization of infrastructure. Today, Siemens equipment and systems are responsible for 50% of the electricity generated nationwide, 30% of digital imaging diagnostics performed in Brazil and are present in 2/3 of all Brazilian offshore platforms designed in the last 10 years. Currently, the Siemens company has 13 factories and seven Research and Development centers spread across the national territory.
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