Electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure startup Gravity has introduced its Distributed Energy Access Points.
The startup designed the 200- and 500-kilowatt “DEAP Trees” to provide on-street charging for EVs.
A "Tree” with a Hinged Swing Arm
Gravity, in collaboration with design company Rangr Studio, equipped the DEAP Trees with a hinged swing arm. The arm holds a cable that moves down when charging starts, enabling it to reach any make and model’s port.
After charging, the arm automatically raises, and the electric vehicle connector reattaches to the pole.
Amount of Range It Provides
According to Gravity, its DEAP Trees can provide an estimated 200 miles of range in five to 13 minutes, do not require utility upgrades, and accommodate several charging sessions per space each hour.
Other features include the ability to deliver 1,000 volts, bi-directional capability, reduced tripping risk, and compatibility with residential parking and metered areas.
Overtaking Tesla?
Gravity CEO and founder Moshe Cohen said the DEAP Trees offer an alternative to Level 2 overnight charging. Cohen also predicted that the trees could eventually surpass Tesla’s Supercharger network as the largest fast-charging network in the U.S.
According to Tesla’s website, its network currently features over 50,000 global Superchargers that provide a charging rate of 250 kilowatts and can recharge up to 200 miles in 15 minutes.
Image Credit: Gravity
