The charging station from Koçaslanlar that allows you to feel the power of electricity.

Koçaslanlar Holding, one of the rooted companies in the Turkish automotive industry, is introducing the “Charging Station Empowered by Electricity” slogan with its new brand, Şarj Start. Şarj Start aims to provide a reliable charging infrastructure for individual and commercial customers with its advanced technology solutions offered to electric vehicle users.

Koçaslanlar’s new brand Şarj Start and the HICI vehicle chargers it has taken on as a distributor will be introduced for the first time at the EV Charge Show, which will be held at the Istanbul Expo Center between November 13-15, 2024.

Koçaslanlar Holding is making a strong entry into the electric vehicle market with its strategic investments in electric vehicle charging stations starting in 2024. By developing innovative business models and reinforcing its leadership in the sector with sustainable growth strategies, Koçaslanlar Holding is carrying its deep-rooted legacy in the automotive industry into the future with strong investments in advanced technology, playing a pioneering role in the transformation of the sector.

With the slogan “Charging Station Empowered by Electricity,” Koçaslanlar is preparing to enter the market with its Şarj Start brand, which offers electricity supply, charging device software, and charging station solutions, as well as the HICI vehicle chargers it distributes.

HICI chargers, distributed by KCS Dış Ticaret, a group company of Koçaslanlar Holding, are positioned as a global player with over 20,000 charging stations in more than 60 countries. Meeting high quality and durability standards, HICI devices also provide eco-friendly and fast solutions for urban transportation with its pantograph system offered for electric buses. The HICI brand contributes to sustainable urban infrastructure with its reliable energy management system and “user-friendly” mobile applications.

Koçaslanlar will participate in the EV Charge Show at the Istanbul Expo Center from November 13-15, 2024, to showcase its innovative products in electric vehicle charging infrastructures and sustainable energy solutions for the first time. With the Şarj Start brand and HICI branded charging devices, Koçaslanlar aims to redefine the standards in the industry by presenting a strong vision for the future electric vehicle charging infrastructure with the advanced technologies and innovative solutions it offers throughout the fair.

Speaking about the new charging investments in the electric vehicle market, Mahmut Koçaslan, Chairman of Koçaslanlar Holding, stated: “The automotive sector is undergoing a significant transformation. We are carrying over half a century of automotive experience into the energy solutions of the future. With our Şarj Start brand and HICI chargers, we aim to be a pioneer in the industry by providing reliable and efficient solutions to individual and corporate customers. We aim to be a strategic solution partner for municipalities in line with the increasing use of clean energy and the needs of modern urban infrastructures. With our HICI brand, one of the few firms offering pantograph systems for electric buses, we aim to contribute to the widespread use of electric vehicles in urban transportation.”

Şarj Start, which is launched with the slogan “Charging Station Empowered by Electricity,” aims to provide electric vehicle users with a unique experience through high-speed charging stations. Offering energy solutions that reduce environmental impacts for both individual users and corporate customers, it provides reliable and fast charging opportunities. With its high-capacity charging operators developed for commercial vehicle fleets, it aims to optimize charging processes by making fleet management and energy consumption analyses more efficient.

Koçaslanlar Energy’s Şarj Start brand stands out with its wide range of products developed for electric vehicles. Şarj Start provides various capacity options, from home-type AC charging stations for passenger vehicles to high-capacity and fast DC chargers for commercial vehicles. Fast charging options, along with services aimed at commercial fleets and large-scale charging infrastructures, provide users with a more efficient and faster charging experience. Şarj Start is also the only company that offers a 3-year warranty with high safety standards and after-sales services.

Koçaslanlar Energy accelerates the transformation in the industry with individual and commercial charging solutions equipped with the latest technologies to meet the needs of electric vehicle users. Additionally, it is preparing to serve Turkey’s 7 regions through collaborations with electricity distribution network companies.

Koçaslanlar Energy and its partner KCS Dış Ticaret offer reliable products to their customers with HICI branded chargers, which holds a strong position in the electric vehicle charger sector. The HICI chargers, sold domestically and internationally under the distribution of KCS Dış Ticaret, are positioned as a global player with over 20,000 DC charging stations in more than 200 cities in 60 countries worldwide. HICI chargers meet the most advanced industry standards in terms of high quality, durability, and energy efficiency, providing safe and efficient energy solutions to electric vehicle users as a supplier for major manufacturers around the globe. KCS Dış Ticaret provides installation and sales services with the HICI brand and operates a “user-friendly” network including charging station management systems and mobile applications. With a special product range offering solutions for passenger vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles, and public transport vehicles, KCS Dış Ticaret encompasses products for every need. The wide product range and expert service understanding offered by KCS Dış Ticaret with HICI play a significant role in strengthening the electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

The system developed for commercial vehicles also provides a significant advantage for fleet management. “Turnkey” services are offered to organizations making investments in heavy-duty and commercial vehicles.

The pantograph system accelerates the transition of cities to sustainable energy solutions by enabling the fast and efficient charging of public transport vehicles. This system presents a revolutionary innovation in urban transportation with environmentally friendly and efficient energy usage. With the innovative solutions provided for electric buses, it contributes to reducing carbon emissions in cities and thus to establishing a cleaner and more sustainable transportation infrastructure.