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.
Indigenous Innovation
Designed and developed by ARAI with sponsorship from CoEZET.
Make-in-India Vision
Crafted in alignment with national initiatives for localized innovation.
Cross-Rail Interface
Made-for-India cross-rail connecting interface system.
Wireless Connectivity
Enables Wi-Fi confirmation for truck positioning and wireless start/stop charging.
Mobile App Integration
Assists drivers with truck alignment and remote charging control.
Advanced Communication
Uses Wi-Fi-based ISO 15118-20 protocol for secure EV-EVSE
interaction.
Built for Indian Roads
Specifically developed for Indian medium and heavy-duty trucks.
Safety Assured
Equipped with a power-failure safeguard mechanism.
Scalable & Future-Ready
Enables future upgrades toward wireless and autonomous charging.
Power module solution is adaptable to infrastructure needs.
Reduces charging time to 20–30 minutes vs. current average of 3-hours.
Supports up to 600 kW charging power (1000V, 600A).
Top-to-bottom mounted pantograph system.