AmpUp, an electric vehicle charging solutions provider based in Santa Clara, California, has announced a collaboration with Tritium, located in Lebanon, Tennessee, to modernize and enhance DC fast-charging infrastructure across North America. This collaboration aims to simplify the process for Tritium RT50 charger owners to integrate their stations into the AmpUp charging network and explore various upgrade options.
The partnership introduces a two-phase program designed to be user-friendly for charging station owners. The first phase focuses on integrating existing Tritium charging stations into the AmpUp network. Owners need to provide their charger's serial number and written consent for the transfer, with AmpUp facilitating the switch free of charge and offering cloud service options for the newly integrated stations. A small fee may be incurred for replacing the Tritium SIM card with one compatible with AmpUp, notwithstanding that Ethernet-connected chargers do not require this step.
The second phase offers RT50 owners the opportunity to upgrade to a new 50-kW DC fast charger, which comes with several benefits, such as the capability to charge two EVs simultaneously, compatibility with nearly all EVs on the market through Combined Charging System (CCS) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) cords, a robust three-year parts warranty, and the option to upgrade to 75 kW for enhanced performance. AmpUp commits to environmentally responsible recycling of the old RT50 units and promises a straightforward installation process for the new RTM charger on the existing RT50 pad to minimize disruption.
Tom Sun, co-founder and CEO of AmpUp, emphasized that this program aligns with its commitment to simplifying the EV charging experience and enhancing the potential of existing charging infrastructure. Dimitrios Papadogonas, vice president of Global Marketing and Communications at Tritium, highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts such as this to advance the EV charging ecosystem and adapt to market developments while ensuring reliable service for EV drivers.
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