FLEXMCS: Flexible Megawatt Charging Systems for the European Electric Mobility System

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  The FLEXMCS project (Flexible Megawatt Charging Systems, open software architectures, and planning modules creating multi-charger hubs for the European electric mobility system) addresses the challenges of deploying electric charging infrastructure for trucks by designing highly energy efficient megawatt charging hubs that are flexible, scalable and sustainable. These hubs will not only support fast charging for HDVs, but also slower charging for light vehicles during off-peak hours, integrating renewable energy sources and aiming at reducing grid dependency and energy losses.

  FLEXMCS improved megawatt charging for logistics

  The FLEXMCS project brings together 15 partners from 9 countries to advance technologies and practices for the efficient deployment of megawatt charging hubs across Europe. By overcoming barriers related to infrastructure investment, grid capacity, and user convenience, FLEXMCS aims to:

  • Design multiport Megawatt charging hubs with optimised layouts that minimise costs and maximise flexibility for different vehicle types.
  • Develop open software architectures for real-time data exchange between charge point operators (CPOs), the energy grid and fleet managers to ensure efficient infrastructure utilisation and services.
  • Streamline and accelerate the planning and installation of charging hubs, focusing on the most effective locations along TEN-T corridors.
  • Conduct a six-month real-world demonstration at a site in Karlsruhe, Germany, to validate the technologies and tools developed with different vehicles and logistics operators.
  • Gather business needs for viable MCS locations and specify future deployment scenarios and metrics.

  Key innovations include a central interoperable Energy Management System (iEMS), integration of renewable energy sources, and tools for predictive maintenance and operational efficiency.

  FLEXMCS demonstration and outcomes

  The FLEXMCS project will validate its innovative megawatt charging hub concept through a six-month demonstration at a dedicated hub in Karlsruhe, Germany. Key features include:

  • Four megawatt charging points with multiport flexibility, supporting HDVs and light vehicles.
  • Integration of renewable energy sources and stationary energy storage systems (BESS) to reduce grid impact.
  • A digital twin-based Open Charging Framework architecture to optimise charging slot allocation, minimise downtime, and enhance user experience.
  • Target utilisation of 20 vehicles per day during the demonstration phase to achieve significant cost and energy savings.

   

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  ALICE members as partners of FLEXMCS

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  Project Q&A: Ask Your questions here!

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  Presentations, Documents & Leaflets

  • Select activity IS.1 - BOSCH – Secure multi-point megawatt charging station

    

    IS.1 - BOSCH – Secure multi-point megawatt charging station File
  • Select activity IS.2 - Charging slots reservation and payment platform

    

    IS.2 - Charging slots reservation and payment platform File
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    IS.3 - Dynamic Electric Vehicles route planning tool File