MHD strengthens electric vehicle initiative with high power charging stations from ABB

Muscat: Mohsin Haider Darwish signed a contract with ABB, a pioneering technology leader focused in digital industries, for the supply of High-Power electric vehicle (EV) chargers that will be installed across Oman.

“ABB is committed to writing the future of e-mobility. Good access to fast, reliable and efficient EV-charging is essential to making electric cars a relevant alternative outside big cities. Considering the vast network points of MHD and also the direction in which the automotive industry is moving toward, it would be the right move by investing in fast chargers from ABB, as they help to lower the threshold for choosing an electric vehicle,” says Murad Naser, Local Business Manager, ABB.

The new Terra HP chargers offer a future proof solution. They can be upgraded to deliver 350 kW if needed. This will allow electric vehicle batteries to be charged with enough power to travel 200 kilometres in as little as 8 minutes of charging.

MHD who has recently ventured into the Renewable Energy industry has taken steps in revolutionising the electric mobility situation in Oman.

“Electric charging stations have huge potential, and we are working on expanding our reach in this sector. E-mobility is growing across the globe and we aim to be pioneers in providing the best solutions within the Sultanate,” says Mohsin Hani Al-Bahrani, CEO of MHD ACERE.

While motorists previously depended on finding a gas station to fill the tank, electric car owners can power the batteries virtually anywhere, and often in combination with a shopping trip. For gas stations, it is therefore important to be able to offer an EV charging experience that is comparative to ordinary refuelling times.

The EV chargers are part of the ABB Ability portfolio of connected solutions, the company's unified digital offering across different industries with over 210 solutions to date. ABB Ability delivers web-enabled connectivity that allows e-mobility charging network operators to perform several functions, including remote monitoring and configuring of charging points to resolve driver issues. ABB Ability also enables servicing of equipment with minimal downtime and the flexibility to connect to any charging network, back-office, payment or energy management solution.  

ABB is a global leader in charging infrastructure with having sold more than 17,000 DC fast chargers across more than 80 countries, with a robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from the grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – ABB is actively enabling the future of e-mobility around the globe.