The new chargers feature easy to read touch screen displays and graphic visualisation. Credit: ABB.

ABB has secured a tender from Iceland’s public utility company Reykjavik Energy for the delivery of 15 fast chargers, which are set to improve the country’s charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.

All the chargers are expected to be commissioned by the end of this year.

As part of the contract signed with ON Power, a part of Reykjavik Energy, ABB will deliver and install the Terra multi-standard DC chargers type 53 CJG at various points along Iceland’s main highway.

The order has been secured through Johan Rönning, ABB’s channel partner.

ABB Global Business for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure head Frank Muehlon said: “Iceland is a progressive country, which introduces new energy standards and makes use of the country’s sustainable energy resources to support its infrastructure.

“The advantages with this type of fast charger can be found in the multi-protocol design, which supports cloud-based technology. This gives ON Power access to real-time data for the remote control and proactive control of the operation and technical status of the charging stations.”

“Iceland is a progressive country, which introduces new energy standards and makes use of the country’s sustainable energy resources to support its infrastructure.”

The tender for fast chargers is part of Iceland’s campaign to expand the country’s e-mobility strategy by increasing the availability of flexible charging stations along central locations of the national highway.

Featuring easy-to-read touchscreen displays and graphic visualisation, the charger is capable of charging an electric vehicle in a short span of time.

All chargers can be combined with comprehensive solutions for user authorisation and payment, as well as network connectivity.

ABB has sold more than 5,000 e-vehicle fast chargers worldwide.

Image: The new chargers feature easy to read touch screen displays and graphic visualisation. Photo: courtesy of ABB.