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Continental Tire Uvalde

Turnkey EV Charger Installation for Proving Grounds

Project Highlights

Location
Uvalde, Texas
Industry
Automotive
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations:
  • 3 Level 3 Chargers
    C7 HyperX 320 kW
Venue:
Continental Tire Proving Grounds
Objectives:
  • Fast EV charging for tire testing
  • Turnkey installation and setup
  • Local support for reliability
  • Secure access and data tracking

Continental Tire partnered with National EV and XCharge to deploy (3) C7 320 kW DC fast chargers at their proving grounds in Uvalde, Texas. The installation supports tire testing for a leading electric vehicle OEM, ensuring rapid recharging for continuous testing cycles.

Project Execution

Phases for Turnkey EV Charging Installation

Phase 1: Discovery & Needs Assessment

Identify Objectives

Continental Tire, referred to XCharge by National EV, needed high-speed EV charging to support frequent tire testing. With EVs demanding more from tires, the goal was to ensure reliable, fast charging for multiple daily test cycles.

  1. Ability to charge vehicles multiple times daily
  2. Support for an EV OEM’s testing program
  3. Local service and fast support turnaround
  4. Simplified infrastructure that minimizes friction

Solution

After reviewing the site, XCharge and National EV proposed a fully integrated high-power charging solution.

  • 3 XCharge C7 320 kW DC fast chargers
    6 total charging ports
  • Bundled hardware, software, warranty, and RFID access control
  • Reporting and analytics tools for operational visibility
  • Streamlined user experience
  • Minimal administrative overhead
  • Meets demanding testing operations

Phase 2: Solution Design & Recommendations

After reviewing the site, XCharge and National EV proposed a fully integrated high-power charging solution.
Proposed Solution:
High-Speed Charging:
  • 3 x XCharge C7 320 kW DC fast chargers (6 total ports)
Turnkey Integration:
  • Bundled hardware, software, RFID access, and warranty
Smart Management:
  • Built-in reporting and analytics for operational visibility
Local Support:
  • Texas-based service team for fast response and reliability
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Phase 3: Project Coordination & Vendor Support

Team Involved

The project required tight coordination across multiple partners, including:

  • Continental’s internal engineering and facilities team
  • XCharge technical support
  • National EV’s account and vendor relations team

National EV served as a liaison between all stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication, scheduling, and compliance with site requirements. Equipment delivery, trenching, mounting, and power integration were managed to align with Continental’s strict testing schedule.
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C7 320 kW DC
Fast Chargers

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Joshua Pitts

Sales Director

Kalash Kanojia

Sales Engineer

Phase 4: Technology Integration & Go-Live Support

Upon commissioning (expected in July 2025), the chargers will enable Continental to:

  • Rapidly charge EVs for high-volume testing cycles
  • Authenticate usage via RFID
  • Access usage data and performance metrics via the cloud-based dashboard
  • Maintain uptime with local, responsive service

This infrastructure supports the next generation of EV tire development—helping engineers gather critical wear data faster and improve product performance in real-world conditions.

Outcome & Benefits

  • Deployed high-power chargers to support intensive EV tire testing cycles
  • Delivered a turnkey solution tailored to R&D and OEM testing needs
  • Enabled continuous vehicle testing with minimal downtime
  • Provided secure access and usage tracking through RFID and software
  • Ensured long-term reliability with Texas-based service and warranty
  • Streamlined operations with fully integrated hardware and software
  • Positioned Continental as a leader in EV tire development and innovation

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