Charge Tank

The most convenient charging option for the SDS Platform is the OEM-supported Charge Tank for 2015 models onward.

It's more convenient than an Elcon 2500, but for subtle reasons seems to be slightly less compatible with a range of charging stations (see the User Guide).

Model Compatibility

• 2015+ S-platform bikes only (S/DS/SR/DSR)
• Incompatible with the OEM Power Tank accessory since it occupies the same bulky tank location.

Station Compatiblity

• Only available with a J1772 inlet.
• Mennekes / Type 2 single-phase adapter offered for Europe, Australia, NZ.

Location

It only fits in the Power Tank area (so they can't both be installed) and requires a dealer-only installation (very involved).

Operation

The bike must be keyed on before initiating a charge cycle with the Charge Tank.

Once charging, the bike can be keyed off; the Charge Tank and onboard charger will keep the bike in charge mode.

Install

• Charge Tank Bracket Installation

Initial 2.5kW Revision

Initially, the Charge Tank was released supporting 2.5kW.

2.5kW (discontinued)

Release

Released 2016, discontinued late 2017 in favor of the Charge Tank/6kW Revision version.

Capacity

Provides its own charging power (2.5kW) while also engaging the onboard charger in parallel, for a total of 3.8kW

Connections

The accessory charging port circuit is not impacted by this charging circuit.

Hardware

The core equipment appears to be a TSM2500 charger.

6.5kW Revision

Capacity

Provides 6.5kW but does not engage the Onboard Charger unless connected to 110V power.

If the onboard charger is separately engaged (on 110V or 220V circuits), a potential total of 7.8kW is available.

• Unless the bike is a single-long-brick bike (7.2kWh) in which case it would exceed the ~7kW limit set by the 1C rate limit on the contactor.

Release

released October 2017.

• Initially only available as a factory installed option for 2018+ models
• Now available as a dealer-installed accessory for 2015+ models.

Hardware

The hardware seems to have been developed by Zero and as such is proprietary.

Reference

Zero Charge Tank User Guide

install video by a dealer showing what it looks like under the tank

Zero Charge Tank 6kw Installation Instructions