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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 J-1772 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)sort icon Accessory Images
ParkPod
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
2
30
 This futuristic-looking unit is LED-lit all around, for ease of finding the receptacles at night, or to highlight ads or company logos. The unit features a Windows XP/7 client/server database solution.
ParkPod
Ecotality Blink DC Fast Charger
Charger, CHAdeMO
DCQ
200
 Ecotality's DC Fast Charger is a two port solution with a large LCD display and advertising capability.
Credit: Ecotality
Plug-In Electric Power (PEP) Level 2
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
2
30
 ETL listed. Dual Level 2 units that can charge two EVs simultaneously.
Credit: pepstations.com
Siemens Smart Grid EVSE
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
2
30
 UL listed. Siemens units are available as single Level 2 and multi-level designs. The multi-level units allow both Level 1 and 2 outputs to deliver energy simultaneously.
Leviton Evr-Green Level 2 Fleet
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
2
30
 UL listed. Networked charging stations. Designed for fleet and light commercial applications.
Credit: Leviton
GRIDbot UP-100J
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
2
30
 ETL listed. Commercial unit can handle simultaneous Level 1 charging via a NEMA 5-20 receptacle or Level 2 charging using the J-plug.
Credit: GRIDbot
Evatran Level 2 EVSE
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
2
32
 Designed by Evatran to be upgradeable to Plugless Power hands-free proximity charging capability as soon as it's available.
Credit: Plugless Power
Leviton Evr-Green CT Level 2
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
2
30
 UL listed. Designed for public-use applications.
Credit: Leviton
Control Module Industries EVSE LLC EVSE
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
2
74
 EVSE, LLC. is a subsidiary of Control Module Industries. They are planning designs for parking lot, curbside, and industrial uses.
Credit: Control Module Industries EVSE LLC
SemaConnect ChargePro 620
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
2
30
 Station designed for commercial-grade applications, such as multifamily, office, retail, fleet and municipal parking environments. Compact and sleek design for easy integration into existing parking facilities.
Courtesy: SemaConnect
    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 station 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.
  • Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)
    Testing facility that provide product safety testing and certification services to manufacturers.
  • SAE J-1772
    A Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standard that covers AC Level 1 and 2 and DC Level 1 and 2 charging. J-1772 is the standard for AC charging in the United States. The latest revision was published in October of 2012.

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