Drop-Down
EV Charger.

Mounts to the ceiling. Connector descends to the vehicle. Zero floor footprint, suited to covered depots where the ground is too constrained to use.

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0m²
Floor footprint
350kW
Max output
10m
Connector reach
IP55
Ingress protection
Neutron NSNF0014DDC drop-down overhead EV charger extended from ceiling mount in bus depot
How it works

The ceiling void becomes charging infrastructure.

The NSNF0014DDC mounts to overhead steelwork or a purpose-built gantry. An articulated arm holds the CCS2 connector at working height. When a bus parks under the gantry point, the arm is pulled down to the vehicle inlet, then retracts via counterbalanced tension once disconnected.

All cabling runs overhead through the structural steel. Nothing at floor level: no trunking, no conduit, no cable management. Buses manoeuvre exactly as they always have.

CCS2 Connector OCPP 2.0.1 10m Reach
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When to use it

The right choice when the floor isn't an option.

Utility trenches beneath bays
Where underground services prevent pit installation. The overhead approach requires no groundworks, just a secure mounting point above the bay.
Drive-through lanes
Lanes that need to stay completely clear from end to end. Drop-down leaves the floor unobstructed for vehicles entering and exiting at both ends.
Covered depots and sheds
Any covered structure with overhead steelwork or gantry provides a mounting point. Logistics sheds, maintenance halls, and enclosed bus garages all qualify.
High-turnover logistics
The counterbalanced arm retracts automatically on disconnect. No cable to manage between vehicles. Adjacent bays stay clear and accessible throughout the charging cycle.
Mixed-format depots
The NSNF0014DDC shares the same Satellite Terminal and Master Unit as the in-ground and side-mount connectors. One system, different connector options per bay.
LEVI & ZEBRA funded sites
Neutron manages grant applications alongside installation. The LEVI Fund and ZEBRA 2.0 scheme remain active for eligible depot operators — we handle the full application at no cost.
Neutron NSNF0014DDC drop-down overhead EV charger with counterbalanced arm and CCS2 connector
Specifications

NSNF0014DDC

Max output power350 kW
Floor footprint0 m²
Ingress protectionIP55
Connector reachUp to 10 metres
Connector typeCCS2 (Combo 2)
CableAir-cooled
MountingOverhead steelwork or purpose-built gantry
ProtocolOCPP 2.0.1
System architectureMaster + Satellite Terminal + NSNF0014DDC
RetractionCounterbalanced arm, automatic retract on disconnect
System architecture

Same system. Different connector.

The NSNF0014DDC connects to the same Satellite Terminal used across Neutron's full connector range. A single Master Unit can power bays with overhead drop-down connectors, in-ground connectors, and side-mount connectors simultaneously.

This is the key advantage of Neutron's architecture: one infrastructure decision covers every bay in your depot, regardless of which connector format each bay requires.

Master Units DC Satellite Terminals In-Ground EV Charger
Get started

Overhead charging for your covered depot.

We'll assess your site, design the gantry layout, and handle grant applications at no cost.

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Contact

Talk to the team.

Questions about drop-down EV charger installation, ceiling clearance requirements, or depot funding? Contact us directly.

info@neutron-systems.com