ADS-TEC Energy has forged a strategic partnership with Paragon Mobility to deploy ultra-fast, battery-buffered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across France.

This initiative comes in response to a significant increase in EV registrations, with over 206,000 new vehicles recorded since the start of 2024.

Based in the technology park of Sophia Antipolis, Paragon Mobility has been developing its line of modular containerised fast charging solutions, referred to as Pods, since 2021.

The expansion will incorporate ADS-TEC Energy's ChargePost chargers, capable of delivering up to 300kW of power, even in areas with weak grid connections.

This technology allows for the simultaneous charging of two vehicles and offers the potential for additional revenue through digital advertising on two large 75-inch LED displays.

Each unit includes a 201kWh battery storage system, allowing it to not only charge vehicles but also feed energy back into the grid, thereby enhancing grid stability.

ADS-TEC Energy senior vice president head of sales Henrik Langwald said: “With Paragon Mobility, we have a strong and competent partner at our side who will implement exciting and inspiring projects with our products in France and elsewhere.”

The networking capability of these systems enables them to function as a virtual power plant, optimising energy usage across the network.

Paragon Mobility CEO Jean Lemaire said: “Paragon Mobility defines itself by delivering highly optimised, flexible, high quality charging infrastructure even in the most constrained sites.

“With these first signature deployments with ADS -TEC Energy in France, combining super charging with battery storage in low grid connection sites and intensive applications, we have started to write down a remarkable page in energy transition.”

The companies expect collaboration to significantly contribute to the development of flexible EV charging solutions, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable transportation options in France.