Woolworths, Zenobē Australia
Find out how Zenobē’s latest project has catalysed electric vehicle charging in Mascot, Sydney, not only for a grocery brand but also businesses in the logistics and fleet industries.
Using repurposed EV bus batteries to expand charging capacity without grid upgrades
01.
The problem
Z Energy, a leading fuel supplier in New Zealand, sought to expand EV charging at its Tom Pearce Drive site in Auckland without the need for costly and time-consuming electricity network upgrades.
Limited grid capacity | Space constraints | Need for flexible charging
02.
The solution
Zenobē provided a Powerskid, a mobile energy solution repurposed from EV bus batteries, to deliver EV charging without additional grid demand. The Powerskid supports two simultaneous 75kW CCS/CHAdeMO chargers, enabling fast charging for EV drivers. Its portable nature allows it to be deployed wherever temporary or flexible charging is needed, including remote locations, construction sites, and events.
03.
Key results
- Enabled EV charging expansion at Z Energy without electricity grid upgrades
- Provided a mobile and scalable solution for charging infrastructure
- Showcased the viability of second-life batteries in commercial applications
“We need the right technology to ensure the switch to electric transport doesn’t put additional pressure on the grid, or consumers. This project demonstrates this is possible, and supports our work with bus operators across Aotearoa New Zealand to build energy optimisation into their electrification plans.”
Gareth Ridge
Country Director, Australia and New Zealand, Zenobē
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In numbers
72994
x1
Zenobē Powerskid deployed
72994
x2
EVs can charge simultaneously
72994
75kW
charging capacity per unit
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