Electric bus charging station protection

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, transit battery electric buses (BEBs) saw an increase of 112% from 2018 to 2021. From electric school buses to electric buses run by local governments for commuters, these vehicles require accessible, reliable charging infrastructure to function properly.

Your EV charging operation has stepped up to meet this demand – producing high-quality electric vehicle supply equipment, such as DCFC and bus charging stations. These charging parks have a higher capacity than a typical private charger, such as a single or one-port charger in a parking space or a residential wall box charger. The parks are mostly outdoors and located near other important city and public transit facilities.

These innovative EV stations present new challenges as their span and position leave them highly susceptible to transient voltage. Transient voltage refers to a group of common electrical events that pose the threat of damage to the diverse electrical components that make up electric bus chargers.

DEHN is a longstanding global partner of the EV industry dedicated to helping you protect your most vulnerable systems and equipment. Transient voltage happens, but the negative side effects of a transient event don’t have to. Give us a call today and we’ll help you determine what tailored solutions can safeguard your systems.

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Beyond financial losses and unforeseen operational costs, your company’s reputation and ability to meet contractual obligations also could be compromised. The transporters that rely on your chargers run on tight schedules to meet public travel demands. 

If buses are out of order due to transient voltage damage resulting from your unprotected chargers, or scheduled are set back due to a lack of working chargers after a lightning storm, local governments may choose to work with other entities instead.

The possible negative outcomes seem endless, especially because when it comes to transient voltage – it’s a matter of “when,” not “if.” However, with an experienced partner like DEHN on your side, you guarantee that when a surge happens, your DCFC chargers will remain safe, reliable, and operational.

DEHN’s transient voltage protection solutions aim to protect your installations, transit employees, and all the vehicles at the station, all while maintaining customer satisfaction with your innovative EV systems. 

Contact us today to take the first step toward proper protection – a thorough assessment of the risks currently present in your charging infrastructure.