Heliox has launched its new Heliox 60 charger. The 60kW EV charger is certified (UL2202, CSA C22.2, Energy Star) and made specifically for the North American market. Heliox said the Buy-American-compliant Heliox 60 represents an enhanced iteration of cost-effective, low-power DC charging and satisfies the majority of DC charging use cases today.
The Heliox 60 delivers a 150 A output, capable of delivering a full 60 kW for both traditional 400-volt and modern 800-volt vehicles, Heliox said. The product features a single CCS-1 (SAE J1772) output, with plans to incorporate NACS (SAE J3400) and multi-output configurations. Additionally, the unit allows for a 30 kW version within the same cabinet design.
“Since first ramping up the U.S. team, the Heliox 60 was destined to be a staple in our product portfolio,” said Heliox U.S. President David Aspinwall. “There are many exciting collaborations and pilots focused on high-power and megawatt charging systems (MCS), but application-appropriate power and high-value chargers are paramount in the present state of the EV industry.”
Designed with scalability and convenience in mind, the company said the form factor of the Heliox 60 allows for low-profile installations and is complemented by a range of accessories including a floor-mounted pedestal, cable management solutions, and a mobile cart configuration similar to the 50 kW predecessor. The new chargers feature an LCD display and high-visibility LED energy status bars.
As part of Siemens’ acquisition of Heliox announced earlier this year, the Heliox 60 will also be available through select Siemens distributors in addition to Sourcewell and partnerships with vehicle OEMs and developers. Heliox said ongoing interoperability testing guarantees seamless operation with the newest medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Additionally, all Heliox chargers leverage Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) for cloud-based monitoring and control.
