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Transformer & substation for EV charging hubs

Past a few hundred kW, a charging hub no longer connects in LV: it moves to MV with a dedicated delivery substation. That is exactly what we build.

• MV connection  • NF C 13-100  • DC charger harmonics  • Delivered in 15–18 weeks

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Sizing a charging hub

Installed power at a charging hub grows fast: four 150 kW chargers already make 600 kW. Sizing the transformer accounts for diversity (not every charger draws full power at once), the harmonics of DC chargers, and headroom for site expansion. The delivery substation follows the French NF C 13-100 framework and the distributor's prescriptions (per the text in force — validated at quotation).

Orders of magnitude (indicative)

Hub configurationInstalled powerIndicative transformer
4 × 150 kW600 kW630 – 800 kVA
8 × 150 kW1,200 kW1,000 – 1,250 kVA
6 × 300 kW1,800 kW1,600 – 2,000 kVA
Mixed hub with planned extension> 2 MW2 transformers or 2,500 kVA+

Indicative values: real sizing depends on the diversity factor applied, the charger spectrum and your expansion strategy — confirmed at quotation.

Complete delivery available: transformer alone, or a full prefabricated delivery substation (enclosure, MV switchgear, transformer, LV board, metering) — a single point of contact, from quotation to delivery.

Frequently asked

At what power does the connection move to MV?

In practice, beyond roughly 250 kVA of demand, an LV connection becomes difficult or impossible depending on the local network: the distributor directs you to an MV connection with a delivery substation. Each case is settled with the network operator.

Should I plan for expansion from the start?

Strongly advised: going from 600 kW to 1.2 MW afterwards costs far more than sizing the enclosure and civil works for the target from the first substation. The transformer itself can be replaced or doubled in stages.

Does the 15–18 week lead time include the complete substation?

Yes for standard configurations (transformer or standard prefabricated substation): manufacturing, testing and shipping to your site. Special configurations are quoted with their own schedule.

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A charging hub to scope?

Select “EV charging” in the Application field of the configurator, or send your specification — first reply within 48 h.

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