Autel Energy integrates Phoenix Contact’s liquid-cooled cable and connector in new 1,000 A EV charging system

Autel Energy has announced the integration of Phoenix Contact’s new 1,000 A liquid-cooled CCS2 cable and connector into its MaxiCharger DT1000 series. This addition enables sustained high-power output for heavy-duty vehicles, commercial fleets and high-performance passenger cars.

The Phoenix Contact CCS2 solution features an integrated liquid-cooled cable and connector platform designed for optimized conductor performance. It uses a water-glycol cooling loop to maintain consistent thermal stability during prolonged high-current charging. The connector supports continuous 800 A and up to 1,000 A boost operation, while maintaining lightweight construction for ease of handling. Features include Pt1000 temperature sensors, insulation monitoring, and an IP67-rated enclosure for environmental protection.

Built on a modular power electronics architecture, the MaxiCharger DT1000 system allows scaling from mid-range power delivery to deployments reaching megawatt levels, meeting the needs of varying fleet and site requirements. The product can also be paired with other liquid-cooled modules from Autel, such as the MaxiCharger DS600L and DS600/480, for flexible system configuration.

The combined solution aims to close the performance gap between today’s CCS-based charging stations and megawatt charging systems (MCS), supporting the growing demand for scalable fleet and heavy-duty EV charging.

“With the new generation of the cooled CCS HPC connector, Phoenix Contact delivers a charging power of up to 1 MW in boost mode, significantly narrowing the performance gap between CCS and MCS charging stations,” said Joachim Pucker, Senior Director E-Mobility Sales Network at Phoenix Contact. “While this does not make the MCS standard obsolete, it broadens the application range of CCS-based charging solutions and helps reduce the costs of infrastructure expansion, particularly for long-haul transportation. Together with Autel, we have integrated this technology into the highly efficient MaxiChargers to ensure an optimal charging experience for customers.”

Source: Autel Energy