What this charger is and who it suits

Rolec UltraCharge 160 80kW 2x CCS2 EV Charger, product code EVDC2020, is the 80kW dual-CCS2 model within the UltraCharge 160 DC charging family. It is designed for commercial, workplace, retail and public-use locations that want a modern rapid charging offer focused on CCS2 vehicles. Because most current passenger EVs sold in the UK and Europe use CCS2 for rapid charging, this model is a straightforward fit for sites that do not need CHAdeMO support and would rather prioritise twin CCS usability.

The value of the 80kW version lies in balance. It sits above compact entry-level DC charging but below the heavier electrical commitment of 120kW and 160kW ultra-rapid installations. For many destination and commercial sites, that makes it easier to justify both financially and electrically while still offering a noticeably stronger user experience than slower AC or low-power DC equipment.

Power allocation and charging behaviour

Rolec’s published UltraCharge 160 product overview lists EVDC2020 as an 80kW DC charger with two CCS2 connectors. The power allocation shown for this exact variant is one 80kW session when a single vehicle is charging, or two 40kW sessions when two vehicles are charging simultaneously. That matters because it gives the site both flexibility and predictability.

From an operator point of view, this is often the sweet spot. A single driver still gets a meaningful rapid charge rate if the second connector is not in use, but the charger can also serve two bays at once when traffic increases. That can be commercially more efficient than installing a lower-power single-outlet charger and waiting for queues to form, while still avoiding the higher site load and cost of a 120kW or 160kW cabinet.

Technical details that matter on real sites

Rolec publishes the EVDC2020 with an input current of 150A and input power of 89kVA in the product overview. The wider UltraCharge 160 platform is listed with 400V ±10% input voltage, 50/60Hz frequency, 3P + N + PE input type, power factor of 0.99 and THDi under 5%. Grounding types are listed as TT, TN-S and TN-CS. These are the figures that help installers and designers understand what the charger asks of the site electrically.

On the output side, Rolec lists connector options across the UltraCharge 160 range as CCS2 and CHAdeMO, with the EVDC2020 using two CCS2 outputs. The CCS output voltage range is listed at 200V to 1000VDC, with maximum output current of 200A and 5m cable length, of which 4.5m is exposed from the charger. Peak efficiency is listed at 96%.

These details matter because they speak directly to site fit. The charger is clearly intended for genuine rapid charging use, not light-duty top-up charging. At the same time, the 80kW rating keeps the overall demand more manageable than higher-powered ultra-rapid products.

User interface, software and operator control

Rapid charging performance is only one part of the buying decision. A good commercial charger also has to be easy to use, easy to monitor and easy to monetise. Rolec states that the UltraCharge 160 platform supports plug and charge, mobile app control, RFID and contactless payment controlled charging. The user interface includes a 7 inch HD high-contrast touchscreen display, RGB LED status indication, RFID reader, NFC support and contactless card payment terminal.

For network and management purposes, Rolec lists OCPP 1.6J, 4G and RJ45 Ethernet connectivity, along with over-the-air firmware and software updates. That combination matters because it allows the charger to sit inside a professional back-office environment rather than operate as an isolated standalone unit. For workplaces, pay-to-charge destinations and public sites, that is a major part of long-term viability.

Enclosure, durability and installation environment

Rolec lists the UltraCharge 160 enclosure as 304 stainless steel with an all-weather powder-coated finish. IP55 ingress protection and IK10 enclosure protection indicate that the platform is intended for proper outdoor or exposed-site deployment. Published dimensions are 1000mm x 2000mm x 700mm and weight is under 513kg depending on model. The charger uses air cooling and is rated for operating temperatures from -25°C to +45°C at full power, with non-condensing humidity from 5% to 95% and operating altitude under 2000m.

Those points matter because commercial chargers do not live in ideal lab conditions. The EVDC2020 is designed for car parks, retail forecourts, fleet yards and similar real environments where exposure, accidental knocks and daily user traffic all need to be considered.

Why this exact variant may be the right choice

EVDC2020 is the right choice when the site wants two CCS2 connections in one cabinet and needs a meaningful rapid charging experience without moving into the larger footprint and higher electrical demand of 120kW or 160kW. It is particularly strong where two-bay flexibility matters and where CCS2 is the only rapid charging standard the operator intends to support.

For many business, hospitality and retail sites, that makes it the most commercially sensible UltraCharge 160 option in the range.

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