Edinburgh City Council has selected ABB to install its electric vehicle charging systems at two strategic points on Scotland’s road network. 

The company installed its two ABB Terra 53 CJG multi-standard rapid chargers rated at 50kW and a 22kW AC (alternating current) charge point supplied by the UK-based firm ICU technologies at the South Queensferry and Ingliston.

The two charge points will further enhance the ChargePlace Scotland, a network of electric vehicle charge points.

ABB’s Terra 53 CJG rapid chargers has been selected by the council as it meets safety standards and also because it has been developed in partnership with automotive brands to suit future requirements of electric vehicles and batteries. 

Edinburgh City Council sustainable development team member Michael Kellett said: “We are really pleased with the ABB multi-standard rapid chargers and the ICU alternating current charge point that are all now fully installed and operational. 

"Initial feedback from electric vehicle owners is extremely positive about the quality of the chargers."

“Initial feedback from electric vehicle (EV) owners is extremely positive about the quality of the chargers. The council was very impressed with the service provided by ABB and electrical installers BMM Energy Solutions. 

Chargers can be connected to a Cloud platform in order to support payment systems, as well as offer online service support.

ABB UK and Ireland electric vehicle charging infrastructure in-charge Martin Hale said: “With the potential for faster charging and greater range, it’s no wonder that the automotive industry is turning to DC power to charge electric vehicles.

“Having worked in partnership with the major EV manufacturers, we have developed our roadside chargers to charge more cars safely with high-reliability.”