How Megapack Supercharger Technology Will Change EVs Forever

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is gaining momentum, and the introduction of Megapack Supercharger Technology is about to take it to the next level. This groundbreaking innovation is set to transform the EV landscape, making green transportation more accessible and convenient than ever before. With the ability to charge EVs at unprecedented speeds, Megapack Supercharger Technology is poised to play a pivotal role in the ev charging revolution. By providing a scalable and efficient energy storage solution, this technology has the potential to overcome the current limitations of ev infrastructure, making long-distance EV travel a reality. In this video, we'll delve into the details of Megapack Supercharger Technology and explore how it will change the face of EVs forever, much like Tesla's Supercharger network did in the past. Join us as we uncover the exciting implications of this technology and what it means for the future of sustainable transportation.

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[ians]

I am still amazed that most Rapid Chargers do not have a roof, let alone one with Solar Panels on. Why they don't cover the available carpark has always been beyond comprehension. Not to mention we would be able to read the screen in bright day light and not get soaked whilst trying to work out how this one works (all different).

[crm.]

Our house runs mostly on an off-peak rate fo 7p per kWh. Our 27kWh of battery storage usually lasts the whole day except when the average outside temperature falls below 0C and that includes heating and hot water.

[Jawlf]

I am sure battery storage will be used along with solar or wind farms to help manage the electricity being put down a smaller wire as such, so not everything has to be upgraded. THis will be the same for EV Chargers and in fact some such as the Gridserve forecourt do this.
Just watched Everything Electrics Imogen Bhogal, interviewing Ian Johnston from Osprey and it was an eye opener into why charge costs have rocketed up. Very much not just down to the basic cost of electricity. Great to hear some help should be coming down the line, but not known when.

[kennshearer]

Thanks Dave. It is possible that ministers in the U.K. are getting their knowledge during pre-school playgroups 😂 Re. Gridserve it looks like they maybe be in trouble. High staff turnover at the top and some highly negative ex-employee comments on various business websites.

[davidkramrisch]

Look forward to you taking the CPO’s and the Grid DNO’s on with this. Great technically however let’s see the vested interests of Ofgem and the CPO’s and the lack of short term return on investments short sightedness and NIMBYs to not want to do this….. One size does not fit all but should fit some of the sites hopefully…

[chlistens]

tIn the U.S., there are some EV chargers equipped with batteries integrated directly into the charging units. These batteries typically have capacities ranging from **20 to 50 kWh**, designed for locations where the grid connection is limited or insufficient to support high-power charging. In such cases, the system primarily draws power from the grid at a manageable rate, charging the battery over time. When a vehicle connects, the charger combines grid power with energy stored in the battery to maintain a consistent and high-speed charging experience.

Larger charging hubs, such as those at highway stations, sometimes use even more substantial battery storage. These systems can include batteries with capacities up to **500 kWh**, which support the entire charging station. This configuration helps manage peak power demands when multiple vehicles are charging simultaneously, compensating for insufficient grid capacity. By utilizing battery storage, these stations offer a practical workaround for areas with limited grid infrastructure, ensuring reliable and efficient charging.

The same principles could easily apply to charging infrastructure in the UK or other regions. If large-scale batteries like Tesla's Megapack are unavailable, smaller systems like the Tesla Powerwall could provide a viable alternative. Powerwalls can store energy and leverage Tesla’s energy arbitrage capabilities, buying and storing electricity during off-peak hours and supplying it during high-demand periods, effectively reducing strain on the grid and supporting local energy needs.

This strategy could prove especially useful for integrating renewable energy sources, like solar or wind, into EV charging networks. By using batteries as a buffer, chargers can operate more independently of grid fluctuations, ensuring consistent service even in areas with challenging energy supply conditions.

[bellshooter]

DAVE there is a great detailed breakdown of CPO costs that are causing prices at the pumps, Everything Electric podcast with Imogen and Osprey is really detailed.

[DrDave_]

Octopus Kraken not already doing this?

[ronaldgarrison]

Seasonal storage is probably the most difficult problem for renewables. However, this is mitigated by a few factors. You can bring in power from lower latitudes, by north-south connections that aren't usually too terribly long. There tends to a lot of wind in northern latitudes, and many places are blessed with ample hydropower or geothermal. I would expect the main contention to be between peaker plants and long-term storage, which may not be the usual batteries (mostly because of self-discharge on seasonal time scales), but might be flow batteries, gravity batteries, or things such as that. And of course, there's always the possibility of green hydrogen, but it has to compete against other forms of storage. I think it's going to face major challenges because of that, but if green hydrogen is going to have any real niche as an energy carrier, it's probably going to be in stationary applications such as that high-latitude energy storage.

[Scouser]

Permits, Power, Price: Everything electric show.
Lot of information and counter to disinformation re charger rollout, changes to gov policy and public charger pricing.

[chriscreasey]

Er what about slip start and defrost function. They should fix two of your problems

[SzaszaG]

There is over 2 years long order book at Tesla.

You are not the first one who thoght of it.

[steve-zschannel]

EV public chargers have a major problem with cable theft which really needs tackling head on, if the CPO's are having to pay out thousands to replace cables they will be reluctant to lower their prices to a more competitive level.

[ianrobertson]

Yes community battery's local councils sports clubs all need battery's

[tom]

Small Molten Salt reactors can be put where needed and are much safer than normal reactors

[solentbum]

A quick look at the specs for Three Maids Hill Instavolt is worthwhile.

[mirceamihoc]

Do you care to share your source of information about the National Grid being sold off? What company are you on about? If National Grid you are referring to then please note that the biggest shareholder owns just over 6% and it's Black Rocks. Are you referring to National gas and if yes, what does that have to do with EV chargers? I've been watching you but that might change If you don't issue a correction here

[urbanspaceman]

What's the cost of a large battery inhalation, both financially and environmentally?

[GruffSillyGoat]

Dave, in BBC style speak 'Other battery energy storage system providers are available". I wonder what your view is on the UK domestic battery providers, such as Faradion with their advanced software defined stackable Sodium-Ion grid scale batteries, that can be reconfigured on the fly from short-duration (few hours) to long-duration (110 hours) at differing output power levels, addressing both balancing and arbitrage roles on the fly. Or perhaps Invinity systems with their stackable flow batteries that can provide multi-megawatt long term storage, where the capacity can be increased by vertically scaling the energy storage medium at lower cost than overall battery systems, allowing rapid expansion of sites to meet increasing energy demands.

These seem ideal for the UK's grid energy storage needs and EV charger sites, whereby footprint may be limited horizontally but not vertically, and initial design capacities may need to grow at a future date as demand grows, whilst also supporting UK jobs.

p.s. only the National Grid plc's UK *_gas_* business was divested to Macquarie (and some others) not their electric business. But the 'National Grid' itself, by way of the network energy system operators licence, was effectively re-nationalised (cost £630m) last year and now sits with the new NESO (National Energy Systems Operator) public body. The planning and operation of the network is now public, the infrastructure build, service and maintenance is licensed to different parties.

p.p.s. Imports, and exports, these days are not the same as that of old - in the past the imports were used when there was a lack of UK generating capacity, whereas in today's hyper cross-grid connected world (the UK is one of the most interconnected countries in Europe) imports are used to reduce the cost of domestic generation, hence have risen in use. This is because the although the UK mainly generates electricity by renewable and zero-cabon soruces these days there are times when gas generation is use, and this is very expensive. It's much cheaper to import at times, particularly from other high renewable or zero-carbon countries (Norway and France) than generate electricity domestically using gas. That said with the growth in renewables, particularly offshore wind, the UK is likely to become a nett exporter (or re-exporter) of green energy to mainland Europe and Ireland, generating revenue, this will offset the higher cost of continuing gas for backup generation in the UK.

[MrDAVIDATKIN]

The problem we have in the UK which the US, Australia and even certain parts of Europe don't have is the space to put these Megapack superchargers. The ideal place to put these would be on or near major routes and most of that is already built on or it is designated green belt land.