Beast (7.4 kW)

The DeCharge Beast is a mid-tier AC charger designed for moderate to heavy usage locations such as apartment complexes, retail parking lots, workplaces, and commercial buildings. It strikes a balance between performance, size, and cost, making it the most versatile unit in the DeCharge lineup.

Whether installed by real estate developers, small businesses, or fleet operators, the Beast is engineered for reliability, rewards efficiency, and community visibility.

Technical Overview

Attribute
Specification

Rated Output Power

7.4 kW (AC)

Input

230V, 32A, 50Hz (single-phase)

Charging Interface

Type-2 Connector

Connectivity Options

4G SIM / Wi-Fi

Protection Rating

IP55/IP56

Enclosure

Anodized aluminum, tamper-resistant

Mounting Options

Wall or pole (steel or concrete base)

Firmware

OTA-enabled, smart diagnostics

Ideal Use Cases

The Beast is built for sites with higher EV footfall or where full-sized vehicles frequently park for extended durations. Common deployments include:

  • Apartment complexes and housing societies

  • Tech parks and office campuses

  • Shopping malls and retail locations

  • Educational campuses

  • EV taxi and rideshare fleets

  • Public and semi-public parking facilities

With higher power delivery, the Beast supports faster turnaround for EV users, typically charging 25-35 kWh in a few hours, suitable for both daily drivers and professional fleets.

Network Role and Incentive Profile

The Beast is classified as a Mid Tier reward device. Due to its higher energy throughput and session volume, it qualifies for:

  • Base energy rewards (per kWh)

  • Uptime bonuses

  • Location-based geo multipliers

  • Deployment cohort and reliability bonuses

Parameter
Beast Value

Typical Daily Output

25-40 kWh/day

Sessions per Day

4-8

Reward Priority Tier

Mid (↑ compared to Mini)

Internet Dependence

High (requires stable 4G/Wi-Fi)

With strong utilization, a Beast in the right location can outperform even higher-power units in ROI and reward flow.

Deployment Models

Beast units are available in multiple deployment configurations:

1. Direct Shipping (DIY Ownership) Buy, install, and operate the unit yourself. Hosts receive full revenue and rewards. Ideal for property owners, real estate developers, and businesses.

2. Delegated Deployment For users who want to fund a Beast without managing installation. DeCharge installs the unit at a mapped high-demand site and shares a portion of rewards with the sponsor.

3. B2B or CapEx/OpEx Bundles Beasts are offered to institutional buyers and city infrastructure projects via capital or operating lease models.

Installation Requirements

Requirement
Minimum Specification

Electrical Input

32A, Input Breaker: 40 Amps 2 pole MCB, 3-core 10 sqmm copper cable

Earthing

Earth connection with <2V N-E voltage

Internet

Dedicated 4G SIM (non-M2M) or Wi-Fi (100 Mbps+)

Mounting Surface

Pole (with anchor bolts) or wall (concrete/plaster)

Installation Time: ~60 to 90 minutes Commissioning Support: Provided by DeCharge or via certified partners

Full commissioning includes power checks, connectivity tests, safety validation, and CMS onboarding.

Maintenance & Operations

  • Firmware pushed monthly (OTA)

  • Self-testing diagnostics every 24 hours

  • Quarterly on-site health checks recommended

  • Secure remote control: reboot, disable, lock/unlock

For B2B operators, dashboard analytics include:

  • Session logs and revenue tracking

  • Error notifications

  • Site-wise utilization heatmaps

Commercial and Community Impact

The Beast is a perfect blend of performance and affordability, enabling:

  • Monetization of underused real estate

  • High-visibility community engagement

  • Fleet uptime optimization

  • Retail footfall enhancement

Beast chargers often serve as “critical nodes” in local networks drawing regular traffic and improving reliability metrics in the surrounding EV Charging Infra Network.

Summary

Feature
Value

Output

7.4 kW AC

Use Case

Residential, Retail, Fleet

Reward Tier

Mid (higher kWh multiplier)

Deployment Options

Direct / Delegated / B2B

Charging Time (EV)

3-4 hrs for ~30 kWh

Maintenance

Low-touch, OTA + quarterly cleaning

With its all-weather design, smart telemetry, and high community utility, the DeCharge Beast is a core in our global energy network.

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