As more EVs hit the road, there is a significant need for scalable and efficient charging infrastructure. However, many organisations, apartment buildings and fleet operators face major challenges with power limitations, electricity expenses, and grid instability. Without smarter charging solutions, EV charging can become slow, expensive, and even impossible in some locations. Thankfully, Dynamic Load Management (DLM) is proving to be a strong solution for these issues, enabling multiple EV chargers to function efficiently without burdening the electrical system or adding costly electrical upgrades to homes and businesses.
Challenge 1: Limited Power Supply
One of the largest challenges to increasing EV charging infrastructure is that most existing buildings were simply not built to handle the electrical load needed by electric vehicle chargers. Conventional charging installations might need expensive infrastructure upgrades to accommodate growing demand.
How DLM Assists: DLM smartly allocates available power across several EV chargers according to real-time demand so that charging stations can function efficiently without the grid being overloaded.
For example, if a site had 100kW of available power and 10 x 22kW chargers, without DLM, only four chargers could run at full capacity before exceeding the limit. With DLM, the system can distribute the100kW across all 10 chargers based on demand, allowing all EVs to charge at different speeds without overloading the grid. This enables companies and homeowners to install additional charging points without requiring costly electrical upgrades.
Challenge 2: Excessive Energy Expenses
With varying energy costs, unregulated EV charging can result in excessive electricity bills, especially during periods of high demand. Companies and fleet operators need a way to control energy use effectively.
How DLM Assists: DLM maximises the use of energy by distributing power according to priority and availability, reducing peak demand charges. For example, a business with a fleet of EVs could set its chargers so that essential vehicles that need to be ready to go in the morning can receive priority charging. Less urgent vehicles can charge at a lower rate or during off-peak hours when electricity is cheaper. By interacting with time-of-use tariffs, (an electricity pricing plan that charges different rates at different times of the day) businesses can take advantage of lower electricity rates, which will help to cut operating costs.
Challenge 3: Grid Stability and Load Balancing
A sudden spike in EV charging loads can overload the power grid and cause voltage variation, outages, or even fines for businesses. Grid reliability depends on maintaining a balanced and stable load.
How DLM Assists: Through constant monitoring of the power grid, DLM balances charging loads to avoid overloading the grid. It keeps the power evenly distributed among all chargers to ensure smooth operations and optimal performance.
The Future of EV Charging with DLM
Dynamic Load Management is a game-changer in EV charging that is making infrastructure more scalable, affordable, and sustainable. Through smart management of power distribution, DLM not only optimises the efficiency of charging networks but also enables the wider shift towards a cleaner, electric-powered future. As the adoption of EVs increases, the use of DLM will be critical for businesses, fleet operators, and domestic users wishing to maximise their charging infrastructure.
Investing in intelligent EV charging solutions such as DLM has the potential to overcome current EV charging challenges and set the stage for a greener tomorrow. Contact us to power up your EV charging strategy today!