Context and Challenges

The exponential growth of the electric vehicle fleet posed a major challenge for the charging infrastructure, which was not prepared to meet demand quickly and sustainably. The limited capacity of the national power grid hindered the installation of high-power chargers and could lead to unstable demand spikes.

ZEUS was created to address this issue, offering an ultra-fast, modular charging solution that not only met the need for shorter charging times but also contributed to the sustainability and stability of the power grid.

Our Proposal

The ZEUS project focused on designing a new ultra-fast charging system for electric vehicles. The modular stations were designed with sustainability criteria in mind to reduce their environmental impact. The proposal was based on an ultra-fast charging system capable of delivering power up to 350 kW. One of its key features was the incorporation of built-in batteries powered by renewable energy sources, which helped smooth out power peaks in electricity demand and provided a more efficient and eco-friendly solution. This project was carried out as a consortium.

The project’s main objectives were to design and develop a new ultra-fast charging system for electric vehicles and to create modular charging stations based on sustainability criteria. The goal was to incorporate built-in batteries powered by renewable energy, achieve charging powers of up to 350 kW, and smooth out power peaks in electricity demand to stabilize the grid.

The Solution

The solution developed by the project consortium was an ultra-fast, modular charging system that stood out for its sustainability. The charging stations featured integrated batteries charged with renewable energy. This enabled more efficient energy management and reduced dependence on the power grid during periods of peak demand. Skylife Engineering actively participated in the design and development of this solution, contributing to the creation of a high-tech system that combined fast charging with a positive environmental impact.

The ZEUS project, with a consortium budget of €5,026,501.00, was subsidized by the CDTI and funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU funds. Skylife Engineering had a budget of €1,311,866.00, and the project was carried out between 2021 and 2024 with a 60% subsidy.

At Skylife Engineering, we lead projects thanks to our extensive experience in integrating advanced technologies and our strong commitment to sustainability in aviation. We work closely with each project manager, applying a rigorous process of review and continuous improvement. This approach ensures solutions of the highest quality—safe and effective—that have a real and lasting impact on the industry.