XCharge has introduced its latest charging system, GridLink, to the European market. Following real-world deployments in North America, the system, which features a liquid-cooled thermal management system and advanced fire suppression technology, has now been fully adapted to meet EU standards.
At the core of the GridLink system is XCharge’s proprietary 215 kWh LFP battery, which delivers up to 194 kW of DC charging power while requiring only 44 kW of AC input from the grid—making it suitable for locations with limited grid capacity or where infrastructure upgrades are not economically viable. Battery capacity is scalable to 430 kWh and allows the charger to operate independently of the grid during blackouts.
GridLink’s liquid cooling system provides 2.38 times more heat dissipation surface than standard designs, according to XCharge, maintaining a stable 37° C even under high load or in extreme environments. Each battery pack is equipped with four sensors for early hazard detection, along with an automated ventilation system that actively disperses flammable gases before they reach critical levels. A built-in fluid tank” provides pack-level fire suppression—in the event of a fire, it’s designed to minimize damage and enable quick, cost-effective battery pack replacement.
The charger supports modern communication standards including OCPP 1.6J and 2.0.1, and connects via GSM, LTE or LAN. A 55-inch integrated screen can be used to display dynamic advertisements.
GridLink also supports seamless photovoltaic integration. Channeling solar energy directly into DC fast charging is particularly relevant at locations where feeding electricity back into the grid provides limited financial return.
“GridLink empowers operators to generate new revenue streams, enhance grid resilience, and ensure multi-layered safety across operations,” says Albina Iljasov, Head of Europe at XCharge. “We’re proud to bring this technology to Europe at a time when the market is calling for more efficient and future-ready charging solutions.”
Source: XCharge