Electric Car Charging: The Basics
For those new to electric driving, understanding EV charging stations is a daunting prospect. However, we at e-zoomed have simplified it for our electric driving community, so that electric car owners may choose the most appropriate electric vehicle charger for their circumstances.
e-zoomed offers leading electric car charging station brands, to include, both, residential and business EV charging stations. Brands include: Wallbox, myenergi, PodPoint, Webasto, EVBox, Easee and many more. Our portfolio of EV chargers are smart and approved for the OZEV charging station grant (the Office for Low Emission Vehicles is now called Office for Zero Emission Vehicles). We offer hassle-free supply and installation at competitive prices.
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Company Overview: Easee
Easee is a relatively young EV charger manufacturer, set up by Norwegian entrepreneurs in 2018. However, Easee has gained market leadership in Norway, in a relatively short span of time. The company has also gained a strong presence in the broader Scandinavian region and continues to grow its geographic footprint, exporting to over 17 countries in Europe.
Easee has been recognised for its Scandinavian influenced modern and minimalist design, blending easily into a residential or business environment. Apart from design, the Easee EV chargers are also technically strong and at par with some of the leading global EV charge point manufacturers. The company employs over 250 individuals and continues to grow its workforce. The core vision of the three co-founders is to create the ‘world’s smartest electric vehicle charger’. The electric vehicle chargers are developed and manufactured in Norway.
Global EV Charging Portfolio: Overview
Overview | |
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Residential EV chargers (AC): | Yes |
Business EV chargers (AC): | Yes |
Public EV Chargers (DC): | No |
Untethered (socket only) EV chargers: | Yes |
Tethered EV chargers: | No |
Smart EV chargers: | Yes |
Solar Compatible: | No |
Warranty: | 3 years |
Available via e-zoomed: | Yes |
PROS | CONS |
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An established track record in Norway, as a market leader | Not compatible with solar |
High quality manufacturing. Developed and manufactured in Norway | Not available in tethered version |
Good design, light weight and easy installation | Nascent track record in the UK |
Residential Charging
Home Charging | |
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Product name: | Easee One |
Smart: | Yes |
Approved for grant: | Yes |
Product range: | 7 kW (Untethered) |
Prices from (not including grant): | £655 (including VAT) |
Easee One Home EV Charger
Easee One Home EV Charger Available Via e-zoomed (credit: Easee)
Key Benefits
- Fully dynamic charging power 1.4 – 22kW (1 and 3 phase charging)
- Load balancing of up to 3 units per fuse without additional infrastructure (wireless)
- Automatic queuing system
- The load and phase balancing works offline
- Integrated 4G in each box (e-sim), free subscription included for life
- Possibility of WIFI connection
- Permanent locking of the Type 2 cable
- Integrated earth fault protection – (Integral-type B RCD)
- Integrated RFID reader (NFC / ISO 14443 and MiFare Classic)
- Energy measurement (+/- 3%), -for reading charge consumption
- Developed and manufactured in Norway
- The box is 69% smaller than other solutions and weighs only 1.5kg
- 3 year warranty, from the day the charger is installed
- Universal, fits all types of electric cars and mains
Key Features | |
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Model: | Easee One |
Connector Type: | Universal (Untethered) |
Phases: | One Phase |
Connectivity: | Built-in 4G / GPRS, WiFi 2.4 GHz b / g / n connection, Control charging with the Easee app, RFID / NFC reader, OCPP 1.6 via our API |
Charging: | Charging power: 1.4 – 7 kW |
Up to 7.36kW at 32A 1 phase | |
Charging connector: Type 2, Female (IEC 62196-2) | |
Voltage: 230V / 400V AC (+ -10%) | |
Advanced load distribution | |
Up to 3 charging robots on the same fuse | |
Automatic locking of charging connector | |
Built-in energy meter | |
Sensors and indicators: | Light strip showing the status of the charger |
Touch button for manual adjustment | |
Brightness control sensor | |
Temperature sensors in all main contacts | |
Dimensions (mm): | H: 256 x W: 193 x D: 106 |
Weight: | 1.5 kg |
Protection: | Built-in Type-B ground fault protection (30mA AC / 6mA DC) |
Enclosure degree: IP54 (electronics module) | |
Impact resistance: IK10 | |
Fire class: UL94 | |
UV resistant | |
Insulation class: II | |
Over voltage category III (4,5kV AC and 6kV impulse insulation tolerance) | |
Theft Protection: | Electronics can be deactivated and tracked in case of theft |
The electronics can be permanently locked using a padlock (not visible) | |
The charging cable can be locked permanently in the charging station | |
Operating temperature range (°C): | – 30°C to + 40°C |
Certification: | EN/IEC 61000-6-2 (2005) EN/IEC 61000-6-3 (2007 / 2011) EN/IEC 61000-32 (2014) EN/IEC 61000-3-3 (2013) EN/IEC 60529-1 (1999 / 2013) EN/IEC 60950-1 (2009 / 2013) EN/IEC 62955 (2018) EN/IEC 61009 (2010 / 2012 / 2013) EN/IEC 60950-22 (2005) EN/IEC 61851-1 (2010 / 2017) EN/IEC 61851-22 (2001) EN/IEC 62196-1 (2014) EN/IEC 62196-2 (2017) Radio Equipment Directive 2014/ 53/EU ROHS directive 2011 /65/EU CE Konform |
Other: | 5 colour options |
Business Charging
Business Charging | |
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Product name: | Easee Charge |
Smart: | Yes |
Approved for grant: | Yes |
Product range: | 22 kW (Untethered) |
Prices from (not including grant): | £1,115 (including VAT) |
Easee Charge Commercial EV Charging Station
Easee Charge Commercial EV Charger Available Via e-zoomed (credit: Easee)
Key Benefits
- Fully dynamic charging power 1.4 – 22kW (1 and 3 phase charging)
- Reduces capacity requirements by up to 90%.
- Load balancing of up to 101 chargers per fuse
- Automatic queuing system
- The load and phase balancing works offline
- WIFI connectivity
- Integrated 4G in each box (e-sim), free subscription included for life
- Permanent locking of the Type 2 cable
- Integrated earth fault protection – (Integral-type B RCD)
- Integrated RFID reader (NFC / ISO 14443 and MiFare Classic)
- Supports whitelisting of RFID tags, approved tags is automatically stored locally in each charging robot
- Energy measurement (+/- 3%), -for reading charge consumption
- Developed and manufactured in Norway
- The box is 69% smaller than other solutions and weighs only 1.5kg
- 3 year warranty, from the day the charger is installed
- Universal, fits all types of electric cars & power supplies
Key Features | |
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Model: | Easee Charge |
Connector Type: | Universal (Untethered) |
Phases: | One Phase/ Three Phase (fully dynamic) |
Connectivity: | Built-in 4G / GPRS, WiFi 2.4 GHz b / g / n connection, Control charging with the Easee app, RFID / NFC reader, OCPP 1.6 via our API |
Charging: | Charging power: 1.4 – 22 kW |
6A 1 phase – 32A 3 phase (automatically adjusted in relation to available capacity) | |
Up to 7.36kW at 32A 1 phase/ Up to 22kW at 32A 3 phase (TN grid) | |
Charging connector: Type 2, Female (IEC 62196-2) | |
Voltage: 230V / 400V AC (+ -10%) | |
Load balancing of up to 101 pcs. charging robots per fuse | |
Load and phase balancing works offline | |
Automatic locking of charging connector | |
Built-in energy meter | |
Sensors and indicators: | Light strip showing the status of the charger |
Touch button for manual adjustment | |
Brightness control sensor | |
Temperature sensors in all main contacts | |
Dimensions (mm): | H: 256 x W: 193 x D: 106 |
Weight: | 1.5 kg |
Protection: | Built-in Type-B ground fault protection (30mA AC / 6mA DC) |
Enclosure degree: IP54 (electronics module) | |
Impact resistance: IK10 | |
Fire class: UL94 | |
UV resistant | |
Insulation class: II | |
Over voltage category III (4,5kV AC and 6kV impulse insulation tolerance) | |
Theft Protection: | Electronics can be deactivated and tracked in case of theft. |
The electronics can be permanently locked using a padlock (not visible) | |
The charging cable can be locked permanently in the charging station | |
Operating temperature range (°C): | – 30°C to + 40°C |
Certification: | EN/IEC 61000-6-2 (2005) EN/IEC 61000-6-3 (2007 / 2011) EN/IEC 61000-32 (2014) EN/IEC 61000-3-3 (2013) EN/IEC 60529-1 (1999 / 2013) EN/IEC 60950-1 (2009 / 2013) EN/IEC 62955 (2018) EN/IEC 61009 (2010 / 2012 / 2013) EN/IEC 60950-22 (2005) EN/IEC 61851-1 (2010 / 2017) EN/IEC 61851-22 (2001) EN/IEC 62196-1 (2014) EN/IEC 62196-2 (2017) Radio Equipment Directive 2014/ 53/EU ROHS directive 2011 /65/EU CE Konform |
Other: | 5 colour options |