600kw Inverted Pantograph SLS 201 for Electric Bus

600kW Electric bus pantograph for EV Charger Station

MIDA offers an ideal electric bus pantograph solution equipped with a roof-mounted pantograph. This allows you to charge larger fleets of electric buses overnight in a range of 50-150 kW per vehicle and during the day with 150 kW up to 600 kW for opportunity charging.

Connecting electric buses to the charger via an upward pantograph is remarkably simple and efficient. When the bus pulls into a station, the driver initiates the process by pressing a button to extend the pantograph. It rises from the bus roof and docks with the contact hood installed at the station. Once the charging cycle is complete or the bus is ready to depart, the pantograph automatically disconnects and retracts. The brief duration of passenger boarding and alighting is sufficient to add 10 km of driving range.

During station stops, a typical 3 to 6-minute charge is enough to meet normal operational requirements throughout the day. With the "panto-up" charging solution, all moving components required for the connection are integrated within the electric bus itself.

The MIDA Panto-up Bus Charging Station is equally well-suited for overnight depot charging. A single charging unit can power up to three overhead hoods, enabling the connection of three buses at once. The system charges each bus sequentially, which helps reduce energy costs during peak hours and utilizes smart power management to ensure all connected vehicles are fully charged before returning to service.