Siemens and Nexii’s new EV infrastructure to electrify at scale
VersiChargeXL, a new and sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging concept aims to electrify fleets and high demand charging applications at scale. The prototype, installed in Peachtree Corners, USA, is designed to electrify new and existing parking lots and building structures quickly and efficiently.
Siemens’ VersiChargeXL uses a modular, scalable design in partnership with Nexii, a green construction technology company. It leverages its building material Nexiite, a proprietary, sustainable material with low carbon footprint.
Increasing demand for EV
“With the ever-increasing demand for EV infrastructure across the United States and beyond, we recognize a real need for fast deployment, scalability, easy upkeep and reliability,” said John DeBoer, Head of Siemens eMobility, North America. “Technologies like this system are proof that a nationwide EV network isn’t out of reach, and Siemens is helping make it a reality.”
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The concept uses proven power distribution technologies and the solution resembles a modern-day fueling station. Developed in late 2021, it took a short time of three days to install at Siemens’ research and development hub for Electrical Products and eMobility solutions in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, USA.
Minimal impact
It is the first system to accommodate all infrastructure components required to power EV chargers in an above-ground, enclosed, and low carbon structure. By mitigating parking lot disruption and costly, time-consuming, and substantial civics works the new concept has come with minimal construction waste and environmental impact.
“Construction and transportation are two of the biggest sources of carbon emissions driving climate change today,” says Stephen Sidwell, co-founder and CEO of Nexii. “Bringing together Siemens and Nexii demonstrates the power of rapid ideation and development of solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems.”
Smart infrastructure
The VersiChargeXL is one of the latest in a series of smart infrastructure developments being made by Siemens. Their portfolio extends to a wide portfolio of smart hospitals, educational facilities, offices, data centres and hotels.
Recently, the company announced it is expanding its U.S. manufacturing operations to support EV infrastructure in America, producing 1 million EV chargers by 2025.
The project itself is happening within Peachtree Corners, Georgia, USA; a city known for its innovative smart city technology and the research and development headquarters for Siemens eMobility.
“We are proud that Siemens is part of Peachtree Corners’ Technology Park and continues to lead the way in the development of innovative electrical and eMobility technologies,” said City of Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason.
