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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 Ampssort icon Short Description Price (USD) Accessory Images
GoSmart ChargeSpot RF
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
2
50
 GoSmart Technologies offers two Level 2 units, one offering 30A charging, the other 50A.
$900
Credit: GoSmart Technologies
Go Smart ChargeSpot PS
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
2
50
 This charging station allows the owner to set fee collection. The station provides the consumer with options depending on the length of time they will be charging.
$2,200
Go Smart ChargeSpot PS
EVTEC MobileFastCharger
Charger, CHAdeMO
DCQ
60
 20kW (18.3kW output) portable CHAdeMO-compliant charger. Swiss made. Also available in a 10kW (9.2kW output) version.
$20,278
Credit: evtec.ch
Eaton Pow-R-Station Level 2 EVSE
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
2
70
 ETL listed. Eaton's Pow-R-Station line seems compelling for fleet use, as it can talk to a facility's Energy Management System. It is also unique in that it can locally store usage information on an flash card.
Courtesy: Eaton
Siemens VersiCharge
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
2
70
 Available in 30A and 70A models. Units are adjustable via an amperage dial or via communication with utility. Four supply wiring configurations are possible.
$1,000
Credit: Siemens
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
ClipperCreek CS Series
Charge Station, SAE J-1772
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.
Courtesy: ClipperCreek
Eaton 120VAC Universal Receptacle EV Charging Station
Charge Station, NEMA
1
80
 Designed to allow BYOC (bring your own cordset) electric vehicle charging. 20, 40 and 80 amp units are available, which can charge one, two, or four vehicles at the full capacity of the NEMA 5-20 receptacles.
Credit: Eaton
Kanematsu Ultra Fast
Charger, CHAdeMO
100
 Fast charger with built-in battery buffer. Designed to limit input power to 20kW while providing 160kW burst charging.
$80,000
Credit: evcollective.com
Efacec QC50
Charger, CHAdeMO
DCQ
120
 This fast charger is designed for EV fleet bases, service stations, EV service workshops, and public EV infrastructure.
Courtesy: Efacec
    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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