Gallery
2022
GOOD DESIGN AWARD
Passenger car charger station
ROBOCHARGER
分類タグ
Mobility
Companies
Business Owner
SHANGHAI JIDU AUTOMOBILE CO.,LTD.
Award No.
22G120936
Outline
Jidu Robocharger is a 360kw public rapid charger for electric vehicles providing seamless user experience through AI Voice and Lighting Interaction. It is designed for the upcoming autonomous era to establish advance charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Robocharger production launch is planned in the beginning of 2023.
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Points of design
- 360kw DC power supply unit with liquid cooling cable providing fast charging speed.
- Interactive AI lighting & voice system enabling natural communication for user experience.
- Ergonomic charging connector design offering convenient grip and easy control of charging cable.
Producer
SHANGHAI JIDU AUTOMOBILE CO.,LTD
Director
Frank Wu
Designer
JIDU DESIGN LAB
To be on sale
2023/01
Price
3,000CNY 〜 10,000CNY
Location
No.688, Binghailiulu, Hangzhouwan district, Ningbo, Zhejiang province
Background
As we are facing the era of electric and autonomous vehicle, the importance of charging speed and infrastructure is one of the most important challenges for EV market growth. Filling gas for gasoline car is easy and instant with world-wide distribution network, but EV charging takes longer charging time and charging station network is limited. Robocharger is designed to be a breakthrough solution for charging speed and infrastructure. By adapting liquid cooling system for cable, Robocharger can deliver high voltage electricity to electric vehicles without the risk of overheat in shorter amount of time. Robocharger will be also distributed and installed in nation-wide charging networks. The charging station will provide easy access and fast charging experience.
History and Achievements
Robocharger’s design is clean and futuristic inspired from robotic design language to deliver the most advance charging experience. The reinforced shell encapsulates power supply structure for durability and usability. As a part of Jidu’s EV Charging Platform, Robocharger offers multiple charging units, 360kw DC Charger, 7kw DC Charger and 7kw AC Charger. With family robotic design language, Jidu’s charging product can offer consistent AI-user experience for future electric vehicles owners anywhere. Robocharger will be installed in future key charging networks. The charging station will provide easy access and fast charging experience.
Specification
length 450mm, width 350mm, height 1820mm, weight 50Kg, materials: metal, plastic, etc.
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Jury's Evaluation
Jury members
森口 将之内田 まほろ川西 康之菅原 義治
Evaluation Comments
This charging stand meets the global standards because the world is shifting to electric mobility. With its futuristic, clean design based on electricity, it makes a fresh departure from the conventional charging stands. In addition to features such as quick charge using liquid cooled cables and interactive communication design for the electric age, the ergonomics approach makes it easy to handle connectors, and the beautiful appearance makes it look futuristic even when it is installed in various buildings and public areas. It will have the potential to enhance the charging experience, and the charging society itself.
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