FLO Ultra is a direct current fast charging station for electric vehicles. Its unique driver-centric design has been engineered to ensure ease of use and maximum operational uptime. Several notable innovations, include a lighting canopy that allows drivers to locate a station from a distance and provides ambient light to enhance safety, especially at night. Maneuvering fast charging cables can be challenging due to their weight, which can be as much as 25lbs to deliver up to 500 kW of power.
To solve this issue, accessibility became a priority and why FLO developed the FLO EZlift motorized cable management system. The system assists with cable extension and retraction and helps alleviate the strain on EV drivers. To ensure safety for car and driver, the locking mechanism prevents the cable from becoming a tripping hazard. FLO EZLift also is maintenance free.
Frictionless internal components do not require lubricants, which can become viscous in cold weather. Sealed within the lighting canopy, the mechanisms stay protected from dirt and debris. The station features dual color touch displays with easy-to-follow instructions and reduce confusion for customers. Unlike many other stations on the market that include a single display, this design informs users that more than one car can charge at a time.
It also offers redundancy; if one display is damaged or not working, a driver can pay using the other display. The station’s extremely durable Type 3R aluminum enclosure is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and resist corrosion. At 5 feet tall, the station is wide enough for two cars to charge simultaneously. This design was intentional.
After numerous interviews, both current and prospective EV drivers expressed feeling intimidated by the large size of most other DC fast chargers on the market. The lower height of our station puts drivers at ease. FLO Ultra’s versatile design accommodates charging on one or both sides for parallel or pull-in parking for charging similar to gas stations. Because FLO Ultra is an all-in-one station, the cost of installation is greatly reduced because there is no need for a separate power cabinet which would require trenching on-site.
Equipped with over 200 sensors, network operators can monitor the health of the station around the clock. These sensors provide detailed data to diagnose and often fix potential issues remotely. FLO’s goal is always to ensure the station is up and running safely.
Category:TransportationYear:2024Designers:Vincent Levesque, Christoph Morel, Tony Duys, Vincent Levesque, Tony Duys, Christoph Morel, Olivier Raymond, M3 Design Team, FLO EV Charging, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaManufacturer:FLO EV Charging, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
