FAQs

What is the warranty on electric vehicle charging stations?

By |2022-09-29T00:45:43+00:00September 29th, 2022|

There is a three-year warranty on all Current Level 2 charging stations. Current charging stations are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship. Product specific warranty information is available in the "installation instructions" PDF on each product page.

What is an OCPP application?

By |2022-09-29T00:44:42+00:00September 29th, 2022|

The Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) is an open-source communication protocol for networked electric vehicle chargers. The Current EV & EV-C Smart & Intelligent can work with any charger management software that uses these protocols to direct Smart Charging. There over 50 software providers that use OCPP for their Smart Charging software. Some have free

Do I need to use any apps or internet to use my charger?

By |2022-09-29T00:44:15+00:00September 29th, 2022|

The Current EV models come with a non-wifi option. However, at home you do not need to be connected to the internet to use your charger. EV & EV-C Smart / Intelligent models come with WIFI or Cellular connectivity. These stations can be used in applications where site hosts would like to manage the services

Will the charger help me save money?

By |2022-09-29T00:43:46+00:00September 29th, 2022|

Many utility companies offer special EV charging rate plans that can save you money when charging at off-peak times (usually at night). Check with your local utility if such a plan exists and get a charger with scheduling built in to charge at the best time/rate. Your local utility may also offer grants and/or rebates

Many garages already have 220V/50amp outlets, but the plug on the appliance or equipment is a different configuration than the Current EV Chargers. Can shops change the plug to match the outlets already in place?

By |2022-09-29T00:43:16+00:00September 29th, 2022|

Yes, Current chargers can be fitted with any plug the customer uses. The installation manuals for each respective product have instructions to install them. We provide the most common plug for the application. With EV300 (NEMA 14-50p) and EV400 (NEMA 6-50p) it is preinstalled. With EV800 the customer must choose the plug and location of

How long will it take to charge an EV vehicle?

By |2022-09-29T00:40:39+00:00September 29th, 2022|

Charging times vary depending on the vehicle's onboard charger and battery size. The below estimates are based on 0 to 100 battery charging: Tesla Model 3 w/ 80 kWh battery would take nearly 50 hours with 110V household outlet, and 10.5 hours at Level 2 like the EV Series Nissan Leaf w/ 40 kWh battery

Can Current EV chargers be installed outside?

By |2022-09-29T00:52:07+00:00September 29th, 2022|

Yes, all our Current charging stations are designed for indoor or outdoor installation. The EV & EVC series are NEMA 3R rated for indoor and outdoor installation. They also are weatherproof rated to safely charge in snow, rain, sleet, ice, extreme heat and more. The Pedestals shown have been installed in thousands of commercial applications

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