Modular Charging
Elecq Enters German Market
Elecq wants to address several challenges currently slowing the rollout of charging points in Germany.
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The Chinese charging technology company Elecq is entering the German market this May. Founded in 2023, the company provides both AC wall-mounted chargers and DC fast-charging stations.
According to the Shenzen-based company, the products are designed for simple installation and efficient energy use, aiming to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Germany.
Elecq states its goal is to address several challenges currently slowing the rollout of charging points in Germany: inconsistent electricity pricing, lack of interoperability across providers, and high installation and operating costs. To tackle these issues, the company offers proprietary hardware combined with dynamic load management, designed for fast deployment and low maintenance.
Infrastructure Goals and Challenges in Germany
Germany plans to expand its national EV charging network to one million public charging points by 2030. This goal was first established in the Master Plan Charging Infrastructure of 2019 and reaffirmed in the Master Plan Charging Infrastructure II of 2022; how the future federal government will handle the target remains to be seen.
Whatever the concrete decisions and fine-tuning in this regard may turn out to be under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, fast-charging points are critical to improving EV adoption, particularly in less densely populated areas.
However, regulatory complexity and grid integration remain major hurdles—especially in rural regions, where development lags. Meeting the 2030 goal will require solutions that allow for fast and cost-effective installation with minimal disruption.
Modular System Architecture
Elecq’s hardware supports “Zero Granularity” energy distribution, meaning that unlike traditional systems that allocate energy in fixed blocks (e.g. 25 kW per module), its system can distribute electricity more precisely across multiple charging points, maximising usage.
According to the Chinese company, dynamic load management further improves efficiency. Charging power is automatically adjusted during active sessions—for example, reducing supply to nearly full vehicles in favour of others requiring more charge. The system is designed to prevent static prioritisation of vehicles based on connection time alone.
The company’s AC and DC systems use a modular design to simplify installation and reduce maintenance effort. Components are built for compatibility across a wide range of site conditions.
Charging Software and V2G Integration
Elecq also offers a software suite, including an app for consumers, one for installers, and an SaaS platform for managing infrastructure remotely, including diagnostics, planning, and performance monitoring.
Through the consumer app, users can schedule charging and choose between three modes:
- Only Solar - Uses only solar energy.
- Solar Priority - Uses solar first; grid is a fallback at reduced power.
- Unlimited - Prioritises solar but allows full grid usage if needed.
According to Elecq, these modes help reduce energy consumption during peak load periods. All systems are also equipped with Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capability, enabling two-way power flow between EVs and the grid.
