Electrification specialist ABB has announced the launch of a 350kW system which it claims is the world’s fastest electric vehicle charger.

The Terra High Power charger can add up to 200 kilometers of range to an electric vehicle in just 8 minutes, according to the manufacturer.

The new chargers, launched at Hannover Messe, are suited for use at highway rest stops and petrol stations.

ABB chargers are being installed around the world, and they have recently been selected for use by Electrify America, the biggest electric vehicle infrastructure project to date in the United States.

Also announced at Hannover Messe is the The EVLunic AC wallbox. Available with from 4.6 kW to 22 kW of charging power, it serves as a cost effective charging point for home and business use, in addition to the Terra HP line of public-network charging stations.Terra High Power charger can add up to 200 kilometers of range to an electric vehicle in just 8 minutes, according to the manufacturer.