Overhead Automated Charging Device (OH-ACD)

Revolutionizing e-Truck Charging with Indigenous Innovation

The Overhead Automated Charging Device (OH-ACD) is an innovative solution developed to meet the unique charging needs of Indian electric medium and heavy-duty trucks. Sponsored by CoEZET and indigenously designed and developed by ARAI, the OH-ACD brings cutting-edge efficiency and safety to EV charging infrastructure.

OH-ACD Charger

Key Features

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Indigenous Innovation
Designed and developed by ARAI with sponsorship from CoEZET.

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Make-in-India Vision
Crafted in alignment with national initiatives for localized innovation.

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Cross-Rail Interface
Made-for-India cross-rail connecting interface system.

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Wireless Connectivity
Enables Wi-Fi confirmation for truck positioning and wireless start/stop charging.

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Mobile App Integration
Assists drivers with truck alignment and remote charging control.

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Advanced Communication
Uses Wi-Fi-based ISO 15118-20 protocol for secure EV-EVSE interaction.

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Built for Indian Roads
Specifically developed for Indian medium and heavy-duty trucks.

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Safety Assured
Equipped with a power-failure safeguard mechanism.

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Scalable & Future-Ready
Enables future upgrades toward wireless and autonomous charging.

Technical Specifications

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Modular and Scalable

Power module solution is adaptable to infrastructure needs.

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Fast Charging

Reduces charging time to 20–30 minutes vs. current average of 3-hours.

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High-Power Readiness

Supports up to 600 kW charging power (1000V, 600A).

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Infrastructure-Mounted

Top-to-bottom mounted pantograph system.