Charging a national electric fleet: infrastructure designed to scale

At an operational site like Holtzheim, the challenge is not only to install a large number of chargers. It is also to establish a clear, replicable method that is easy for field teams to operate. 

This approach provides greater visibility for future deployments: the same installation principles, the same supervision tools and the same power management logic. 

Deploying hundreds of charge points on a single site is a complex project. Zaptec Pro has been designed to simplify the work of installers and make large-scale projects easier to deploy. 

Thanks to the backplate system, cabling can be completed before the charger is fitted. This organisation makes site preparation easier, reduces the number of steps required on site and accelerates charger installation. 

But installing the chargers is only one part of the equation. It is also important to ensure that the available electrical capacity can meet the fleet’s needs as it grows. 

Zaptec Pro automatically distributes the available power between the different charge points and phases. Fleet and parking operators can therefore optimise existing electrical capacity while limiting the need for connection upgradeswhen several vehicles are charging simultaneously. 

Once the chargers are installed, commissioning requires little configuration, allowing sites to become operational quickly. 

For a site where vehicles need to leave each morning for scheduled routes, this operational simplicity is a major advantage. It helps ensure reliable charging without adding complexity to daily operations. 

As the number of charge points increases, managing equipment one by one quickly becomes unrealistic. 

With Zaptec Portal, operators can monitor charger status, adjust power settings, deploy updates and carry out remote diagnostics from a single interface. 

The 4G connectivity integrated into each Zaptec Pro charger also avoids the need to set up complex local network infrastructure. For multi-site deployment, this autonomy simplifies commissioning, reduces IT requirements and makes future extensions easier. 

Remote diagnostics make it possible to identify potential incidents quickly, limit unnecessary site visits and help maintain a high level of charger availability. 

The Holtzheim project illustrates the conditions needed to electrify a large professional fleet: fast installation, intelligent power management and centralised equipment control. 

For organisations operating across many sites, this approach helps them move forward more confidently in their transition to electric, supported by infrastructure that is reliable, scalable and simple to administer. 

Together with EDF Business Services, Zaptec is helping deploy the charging infrastructure that will support the next generation of electric fleets in France.