What this charger is and who it suits

Rolec UltraCharge 160 160kW DC Rapid Charger with 2x CCS2, product code EVDC2040, is the highest-power version of the UltraCharge 160 platform. It is aimed at commercial and public rapid charging environments where speed, bay turnover and modern CCS2 compatibility are the main priorities. This is the model for sites that do not want to compromise on output within the UltraCharge 160 family.

It suits motorway-adjacent destinations, forecourts, high-demand fleet hubs, busy retail parks, public EV charging locations and commercial estates where rapid top-up performance has a direct effect on user satisfaction and charger productivity. Because the charger uses dual CCS2 connectors, it aligns well with the dominant rapid-charging format used by current passenger EVs across the UK and Europe.

Power allocation and site throughput

Rolec’s official UltraCharge 160 product overview lists EVDC2040 as a 160kW DC charger with two CCS2 connectors. The published power allocation for this exact variant is one 160kW charging session for a single vehicle, or two simultaneous 80kW sessions when both connectors are in use. That makes the EVDC2040 the strongest performer in the range for both single-bay and dual-bay operation.

This is important in practice because commercial charging value is not only about the highest single-session number. It is about how well the charger keeps bays productive through different traffic patterns. A site may need to deliver very fast charging to one vehicle at quiet times but still maintain strong performance when two bays are occupied. The EVDC2040 does that better than the lower-powered variants in this family.

Technical details that affect buying decisions

Rolec lists EVDC2040 with an input current of 299A and input power of 177kVA in the product overview. Across the wider UltraCharge 160 platform, published input specifications are 400V ±10%, 50/60Hz, 3P + N + PE, power factor 0.99 and THDi under 5%, with TT, TN-S and TN-CS grounding types. These are the figures that help determine whether the charger is appropriate for the site’s electrical capacity and infrastructure planning.

On the output side, Rolec lists a CCS output voltage range of 200V to 1000VDC, maximum output current of 200A and 5m cable length with 4.5m exposed from the charger. Peak efficiency is published at 96%. The platform also uses upgradeable 20kW power modules, which underlines the family’s commercial intent and modular serviceability.

For operators who need strong rapid charging performance without moving into a larger charger category entirely, those figures make the EVDC2040 an important option.

Operator controls, access and connectivity

Rolec states that the UltraCharge 160 family supports plug and charge, mobile app activation, RFID and contactless payment controlled charging. The user interface includes a 7 inch HD high-contrast touchscreen display, contactless card payment terminal, RFID reader, NFC support and RGB LED status indicator. Those features matter because user access and payment flexibility are now basic requirements on serious public charging hardware.

For management and software integration, Rolec lists OCPP 1.6J, 4G and Ethernet connectivity, plus over-the-air software and firmware updates. That is important because high-output DC charging almost always sits inside a wider operational model involving uptime monitoring, tariff control, reporting and remote support. The EVDC2040 is clearly designed for that kind of commercial environment.

Enclosure, durability and installation environment

Rolec states that the UltraCharge 160 body is manufactured from 304 stainless steel with an all-weather powder-coated finish. IP55 ingress protection and IK10 enclosure protection support use in exposed commercial environments where the charger must tolerate weather, dust and a higher risk of impact. Dimensions are published as 1000mm x 2000mm x 700mm, with platform weight under 513kg depending on model.

The charger is air cooled and published environmental figures include operating temperatures from -25°C to +45°C at full power, storage temperatures from -30°C to +70°C, humidity of 5% to 95% non-condensing and altitude under 2000m. For site planners, those details confirm that this is a proper outdoor commercial rapid charger rather than an indoor-led DC product being adapted to harder duty.

Why this exact variant may be the right choice

EVDC2040 is the right choice where the project wants the highest output available in the UltraCharge 160 range. It is particularly suitable where one charger needs to serve two CCS2 bays at a strong rate, or where the operator wants to maximise session speed from a single cabinet footprint. It also makes sense where future commercial demand is expected to grow and a lower-powered charger would risk becoming a bottleneck too quickly.

In short, this is the premium UltraCharge 160 option for operators that want the most capable Rolec DC charging performance in this product family.

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