Connectivity, DC and high power: ORBIS’ three technology bets for eMobility charging in 2026

ORBIS’ technology roadmap for 2026 leaves little room for ambiguity. The company is doubling down on communications, expanding its direct current offering and making a qualitative leap in high-power equipment, in response to both regulatory pressure and market demand.

With four production plants in Spain and one in Italy, ORBIS is accelerating product development to meet a market that increasingly requires robust, interoperable and service-oriented charging solutions.

The launch of its new VIARIS ISI smart charging range is a tangible example of this direction.

Regulation as a technology driver

Raúl Paredes Real, from ORBIS’ Training Department, sets the regulatory context shaping the company’s strategy:

“The European Union is establishing requirements that all Member States must comply with. In public charging environments, chargers must incorporate MID meters, sealable modules and anti-vandalism systems to prevent fraud during charging sessions.”

The new range is also designed to comply with the metrological requirements of ITU/1475/2024 and the interoperability standards set out in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/656.

These obligations, which run in parallel with the rollout of AFIR and stricter metrological control, are pushing manufacturers to rethink internal architectures, reinforce both physical and digital security, and ensure reliability in public charging scenarios.

ORBIS’ technological leap towards 2026

ORBIS identifies three main vectors guiding its development: enhanced communications, DC evolution and expanded power ranges.

“We closely follow technological advances and, above all, what the market is asking for us, particularly in communications and DC chargers,” Paredes explains.

The strategy includes improvements in protocol implementation, telemetry, remote management and firmware, alongside progress in modular architectures that allow power to scale in corporate or high-usage installations.

This technological roadmap is underpinned by what ORBIS considers a key differentiating factor: service.

“Our real competitive edge lies in our technical support and customer service. It’s an in-house ORBIS service and it clearly sets us apart in the market.”

For installers and operators, access to specialised support is becoming increasingly valuable in an ecosystem where interoperability and uptime are central to competitiveness.

VIARIS ISI: advanced connectivity for residential and professional charging

The new VIARIS ISI, positioned as a private charging solution, serves as a concrete expression of this strategy.

It is a compact single-phase charger delivering 7.4 kW (32 A), equipped with a Type 2 connector and a five-metre cable, designed for electric cars, motorcycles, e-bikes and plug-in hybrids.

Its installation is suitable for both residential garages and semi-public locations such as office car parks, retail spaces or hospitals, expanding the range of use cases it can address.

Connectivity is one of its defining features. The charger includes Wi-Fi as standard, supports remote firmware updates and connects to the e-Viaris app, enabling users to manage power levels, schedule charging sessions and monitor real-time energy consumption.

These capabilities are increasingly in demand, particularly among users with photovoltaic installations or dynamic electricity tariffs.

The unit also incorporates mobile notifications, cloud storage and compatibility with standard protocols such as OCPP 1.6, HTTP and MQTT, facilitating integration into larger charging infrastructures and energy management platforms.

Safety, protection and compliance

User safety is another cornerstone of the VIARIS ISI design. The charger includes RDC-DD protection, an IP54 enclosure, IK10 impact resistance and a system that isolates the charger in the event of a fault, preventing issues from affecting the wider electrical installation.

These features position the equipment in line with the most demanding regulatory standards, anticipating a charging landscape that will become increasingly complex by 2026.

Interoperability within the ORBIS ecosystem is also relevant for installers. The charger can be integrated with:

• SPL-ORBIS, for dynamic load management in multi-charger installations
• VIARIS SOLAR, a proprietary photovoltaic integration system offering three operating modes: SOLAR, HYBRID and SOLAR/GRID
• Advanced remote monitoring and energy control systems

A snapshot of the Spanish market

Beyond technology, Paredes offers a broader reflection on the national deployment of charging infrastructure:

“In Spain, there are many installed charging points, but not all of them are operational. For eMobility to grow, they need to actually work.”

This observation captures one of the key challenges facing CPOs and installers: maximising availability, minimising failures and ensuring effective maintenance.

Enhanced connectivity, a stronger DC architecture and a clear move towards high-power charging define ORBIS’ direction for 2026.

The launch of new smart charging models in both AC and DC confirms this strategy at a pivotal moment for intelligent charging across Spain and Europe.

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