Kalmar FastCharge™ hands-free charging system ensures your straddle carrier can stay in operation for a full shift. It uses strategically placed pantograph charging stations in your yard to opportunity charge your battery quickly during operational waiting times to enable fast and frequent charging throughout the shift.
Kalmar FastCharge™ is a hands-free charging system that enables Kalmar Electric Straddle Carriers to recharge while continuing normal yard operations. Instead of stopping for long charging breaks, vehicles receive short, high-power energy top-ups at strategically placed fast-charging stations across the terminal. With typical charging times of just 30 to 180 seconds at up to 600 kW, Kalmar FastCharge enables continuous, high-intensity terminal performance with minimal downtime.
Maximum productivity through opportunity charging
Kalmar FastCharge™ is based on opportunity charging principles, where equipment is charged during natural pauses in the operational cycle. This eliminates the need for long recharging windows and supports near-continuous machine availability. In practice, this supports utilisation levels of up to 90 percent, while maintaining stable and predictable yard performance even under high-intensity conditions. With opportunity charging, terminals are able to mitigate any performance impact of fleet electrification.
Hands-free charging
The Kalmar FastCharge system is designed for automated operations but is also suitable for manual operations. The charging process is hands-free, meaning no driver or operator intervention is required. The charging system is delivered as a container-based solution that includes the fast-charging station, the pantograph interface, and the charging pole infrastructure required for operation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does hands-free charging mean in practice?
The charging process is fully automated and hands-free. When the straddle carrier enters the charging zone, an automated pantograph connects the vehicle to the charging station without any driver or operator action. This ensures a consistent, safe, and efficient charging process.
What equipment is included in the Kalmar FastCharge system?
The system includes container-based fast-charging stations, pantograph charging equipment, and charging poles. Each station is delivered as a complete electrical solution, including transformer and switchgear, designed to support high-power charging in port and terminal operations.
What are the main benefits of Kalmar FastCharge?
Kalmar FastCharge enables high equipment availability and supports utilisation rates of up to 90 percent. With shorter charging time, It reduces operational downtime, improving the productivity of your electric straddle carrier operations.
