Bronze Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design · 2024
Talent Charging Piles
by Shanghai Xundao New Energy Technology
- A' Design Award 2024 Bronze Winner in Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design
- Awarded April 15, 2024
- CLIENT: Shanghai Xundao New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 35,279
- Verification code 6FDCA51207 · Verify this award
About Talent Charging Piles
Talent is an electric vehicle charger made of two parts, a docking station and a portable charging module. The charging module is released with a remote control and can be carried in the vehicle, so charging is possible in different places. The body is made of aluminium profile, and the shell uses fire retardant polycarbonate and ABS. The docking station offers customised surface treatments and patterns. When not in use, the docking station can be authorised for sharing with other users. The aim is flexible and efficient charging.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This EV charger adopts a split design that comprises a docking station and charging module. It incorporates a convenient start and stop method with various means of unlocking, and the charging module can be carried along independently with the vehicle. Moreover, the product is versatile enough for different usage scenarios, enabling multiple uses of a single charger and sharing private chargers. It serves to cater to the expanding charging needs of users while also enhancing charging efficiency.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 326*171*154mm
- Tags
- Split type charger, docking station, travelling with the car, shared charging, multiple uses
- Production Technology
- Aluminum profile body, fire retardant PC, ABS material shell, handgrip pattern design of the plug, builtin intelligent identification chip
- Design Challenge
- The challenge is to realise the practicality of EV chargers in the new energy era while promoting sustainability. The back plug interface features a pull ring closure, while the charging gun with lighting facilitates nighttime charging. Moreover, its app can customise the light effect, optimising the user experience. In keeping with the low carbon travel, the product is equipped with a integrated system of distributed PV and energy storage, significantly reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
- Project Duration
- The project was designed and developed in February 2022 in Shanghai and launched in June 2023 in China.
- Operation Flow
- The split design features a docking station and a charger catering to various scenarios. Users can conveniently control charging using an exclusive remote control. By pressing the unlock button on the remote control, users can collect the portable charger and travel with the vehicle. Customised interfaces for corresponding accessories can synchronise the charger with various modes under diverse conditions. When not in use, the docking station can be authorised to share charging with other users.
- Research
- Charging stations available in the market have certain shortcomings, such as compatibility issues, limited charging speed, and uneven distribution of devices. However, these can be overcome by introducing this product. This split type EV charger allows for more flexible installation and maintenance, as the core charger can travel with the car. Additionally, its customized interfaces are compatible with corresponding accessories for different car configurations, thus meeting personalized needs.
- Inspiration
- The exterior design prioritizes aesthetic expression and personalized experience. Its shrunken waist design with cable storage imbues the product with a golden ratio appearance, while its compact design evokes a sense of technology akin to sports cars. This provides EV owners with a stylish charging solution. Additionally, the docking station offers customizable surface treatment and pattern design options that enable it to aesthetically match the current EV styling and usage environment.