Accessory Tracker
How Will You Charge Your Ride?
Some common add-ons to plug in vehicles will be electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), chargers, and software. Please see the bottom of the page for an explanation of these items and a glossary of commonly used terms.
This tracker focuses on latest revision SAE J1772 and CHAdeMO compliant units that are designed for North American commercial and residential end-users. Prices shown are base (no options) equipment only (some vendors require that installation be done by their own contractors) and are before any applicable credits or rebates.
Make / Model |
Type | Level | Maximum Amps | Short Description | Price (USD) | Accessory Images |
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Aerovironment EVSE-RS |
EVSE |
2 |
30 |
UL listed. Residential unit. Aerovironment is Nissan's EVSE service partner for the LEAF rollout. This is the unit that AV plans to install at the homes of LEAF drivers. |
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Aerovironment Fleet Fast Charging Station Line |
Charger |
550 |
Fleet DC Fast Charge Stations from a leader provider of chargers to airports, logistics providers, warehouses, and manufacturing plants. |
$39,900 |
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Aker Wade Level III Fast Charger |
Charger |
3 |
125 |
Commercial DC Quick Chargers. Available in single and dual configurations. 3 phase input (50 or 60 Hz) |
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ClipperCreek CS Series |
EVSE |
2 |
75 |
UL listed. The CS line is ClipperCreek's line of general purpose EVSE. Clipper Creek was the first company to get UL-listing for a charger with an SAE J1772 connector. |
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ClipperCreek PCS-15 |
EVSE |
1 |
15 |
UL listed (see notes). In-cord EVSE. Only currently available for OEM purchase. |
$695 |
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ClipperCreek LCS Series |
EVSE |
2 |
25 |
UL, ETL listed. Designed for residential use. This station features some of the same features found in other ClipperCreek units, like the Service Ground Monitor, Automatic re-closure, and contactor monitoring. |
$995 |
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Control Module Industries EVSE LLC EVSE |
EVSE |
2 |
74 |
EVSE, LLC. is a subsidiary of Control Module Industries. They are planning designs for parking lot, curbside, and industrial uses. |
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Coulomb Technologies CT2000 |
EVSE |
2 |
30 |
UL listed. Coulomb is one of the pioneers in the networked EVSE space. This is their Level 2-only charging station. |
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Coulomb Technologies CT500 |
EVSE |
2 |
30 |
UL listed. Residential. Level 2 charging station designed and manufactured by Coulomb. |
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Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint Application |
Software |
Locate ChargePoint networked charging stations on your smart phone. Search, find, and get turn-by-turn directions to stations. See if station is Available, or In Use. Start and stop a charging session directly from your smart phone and receive real-time charging status notifications. |
$0 |
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- Glossary:
- CHAdeMO
A quick charging method backed by various automakers. The Nissan LEAF and Mitsubishi iMIEV use the TEPCO port and the CHAdeMO protocol. - Charger
A charger converts AC supply power to DC and uses it to charge the vehicle batteries.
Many modern plug-ins have their own on-board charger. This can be it's own discrete unit, or the electronics can be integrated into the drivetrain or another component. Chargers can also exist off the vehicle, as in the case of DC quick chargers. - DC Quick Charger
An offboard charger that connects directly to a vehicle's high-voltage battery bus. Allows for high power transfer and can charge a battery to 80% or so in minutes instead of hours. Quick charging should be done according to vehicle manufacturers specifications, as this charge method can be damaging to the battery if done too often. - Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
Not to be confused with chargers, this term refers to any off-board equipment used to supply charging energy to the vehicle. EVSE can take the form of a cord, a box mounted to a wall, pedestal or pole, and even the different outlets and plugs that make up the circuit.
This equipment should prevent energizing of the charge plug until it is seated in a vehicle port. It should monitor for safety hazards. It communicates to the vehicle the amount of current that can be provided by the circuit and gets information about area ventilation requirements. - J1772
An SAE standard that covers AC Level 1 and 2 charging and is the standard in the United States. The latest revision was published January 15, 2010. Work is continuing on a DC charging standard.
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