Brazil DC Fast Charging Solution for Commercial Sites

A Brazil DC fast charging solution must match the site electrical capacity, the vehicles expected to use the station, and the operator’s commercial model. Penoda configures the PDB 120kW platform for public parking, retail, hospitality, dealerships, fleet facilities, and travel corridors where drivers need shorter charging sessions than AC equipment can provide.

The solution combines a Penoda PDB 120kW DC fast charger with dedicated electrical protection, configurable connectors, network communication, and remote station management. It can serve one or two compatible vehicles according to the ordered connector configuration and the power allocation strategy.

Commercial charging demand in Brazil

Electric vehicle adoption is increasing the need for charging at destinations where vehicles already stop. The Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association provides market information and industry updates through the ABVE website. Commercial site owners should evaluate local vehicle demand rather than size a station from national growth figures alone.

Suitable locations include:

· Shopping centers, supermarkets, hotels, and restaurants where charging can occur during a customer visit

· Public and private parking facilities that want to add paid charging services

· Vehicle dealerships and service centers that prepare, demonstrate, or service electric vehicles

· Fleet depots and logistics sites with predictable vehicle dwell times

· Highway and intercity stops where drivers need to recover useful range before continuing a journey

Solution architecture

A complete site includes more than the charging cabinet. Penoda uses the project requirements to define the charger configuration, while the local engineering team designs the electrical supply, civil works, protection, and permitting package.

1. Assess expected vehicles, daily sessions, energy per session, and required turnaround time.

2. Verify the utility service, transformer, switchboard, and available three phase capacity.

3. Select the PDB output, connector mix, cable length, access method, and communication options.

4. Design switchgear, protection, cabling, earthing, metering, foundations, drainage, and vehicle impact protection.

5. Connect the charger to a compatible backend for monitoring, user authorization, and charging records.

6. Commission the station with electrical safety, communication, and vehicle compatibility tests.

Charging operation

The site supplies three phase AC power to the PDB charging station. Power modules inside the charger convert AC electricity into controlled DC power. The charger then communicates with the vehicle battery management system and delivers the voltage and current requested by the vehicle within the limits of the charger and site.

The vehicle remains in control of the power it can accept. Battery temperature, state of charge, the charging curve, simultaneous charging demand, and site limits can all reduce the actual output. A 120kW charger therefore does not make every vehicle charge at 120kW.

Penoda PDB 120kW configuration

The following values come from the published Penoda PDB product page. The final quotation and technical datasheet should confirm the configuration supplied to each project.

View the Penoda PDB 60kW to 160kW commercial DC charging station for the current product description and ordering options.

Charging time planning

For a vehicle that needs 42 kWh to move from 10 percent to 80 percent state of charge the ideal charging time equals the required energy divided by the accepted charging power.

These figures are theoretical and exclude conversion losses, conditioning, and charging taper. Actual time will usually be longer. Site owners should base commercial capacity planning on vehicle data and measured demand rather than the charger nameplate alone.

Commercial advantages

Dual vehicle charging

A dual connector configuration can serve two compatible vehicles from one cabinet. The charger can distribute available power according to the connected vehicles and the configured power allocation rules. This can increase station utilization without requiring two independent 120kW cabinets.

Outdoor deployment

The published IP55 enclosure and IK10 impact rating support commercial outdoor applications. The complete installation still needs suitable foundations, drainage, cable protection, lighting, and barriers against vehicle impact.

Connected station management

OCPP allows a charging station to communicate with a compatible management platform. The Open Charge Alliance publishes the protocol and related implementation information. Penoda lists OCPP 1.6J for the PDB platform.

Operators can connect the charger to the Penoda charging management system or another compatible backend to review charger status session records authorization data and fault notifications.

Configurable access and payment

The access method can be selected for the site. A private fleet may use RFID cards, while a public location may need QR code, application, or payment integration. Hardware, software, and local payment requirements should be confirmed before production.

Power management

Where the site supply is shared with other loads a coordinated power strategy can keep charging demand within the approved limit. Review the Penoda dynamic load balancing solution when several chargers or major building loads share the same electrical connection.

Site requirements

· A utility and electrical capacity assessment for the intended charger output

· Dedicated switchgear protection cabling earthing surge protection and metering

· A stable 4G Wi Fi or Ethernet connection when remote services are required

· Foundations drainage cable routes parking markings lighting and protective barriers

· Connector selection based on the vehicles expected to use the station

· Local permits inspection commissioning and an ongoing maintenance plan

Project implementation

Frequently asked questions

Will every vehicle charge at 120kW

No. The vehicle determines the power it can accept. Battery temperature state of charge the charging curve and site settings may reduce the actual rate.

Can the station charge two vehicles at once

Yes when the station is ordered with two compatible connectors. Available power is distributed according to the vehicle requests and configured allocation rules.

Which connector should a Brazilian project use

The connector mix should follow the vehicles expected at the site. Penoda lists CCS1 CCS2 CHAdeMO and GB/T as configurable PDB options. Confirm the final connector and certification package before production.

Can the station operate outdoors

The PDB platform is published with IP55 enclosure protection and IK10 impact resistance. Outdoor use also requires a site design that addresses drainage foundations cable protection heat exposure and vehicle impact.

Can the charger connect to a management platform

Yes. The published specification includes OCPP 1.6J and 4G Wi Fi and Ethernet connectivity for integration with a compatible backend.

Why Penoda

Penoda supplies configurable EV charging equipment for commercial sites, public charging networks, and fleets. The PDB platform combines modular power, connector options, dual vehicle charging, and connected management. Each project should be configured for its destination market, electrical supply, vehicle mix, and operating model.

Request a Brazil charging proposal

Send the following information for an initial technical review:

· Installation city and site type

· Available electrical supply and transformer capacity

· Expected vehicle brands and models

· Required connector type and number of charging cables

· Estimated daily sessions and target charging time

· Access payment network and backend requirements

· Preferred installation schedule

Contact PenodaEV to request a technical configuration quotation and installation guidance for a Brazil DC fast charging solution.