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Company Overview: EVBox
EVBox is an Amsterdam headquartered, global electric car charge point manufacturer and charging management software company. EVBox was founded in 2010 with a clear vision: ‘a fully modular charging station that facilitates easy installation, maintenance upgrades, and above all, uncompromising quality and durability’. EVBox has a global footprint that few companies in the EV industry have achieved. The company has won a number of awards to include:
- Leading provide of Public Charging Network and EV Charging Services: Navigant Research (2019).
- CES Innovation Award (2019).
- Red Dot Award (2019).
The company achievements to date include:
- More than 250,000+ charging points powering EV drivers.
- 5,000+ DC fast charging points.
- 70+ countries.
Global EV Charging Portfolio: Overview
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Residential EV chargers (AC): | Yes |
Business EV chargers (AC): | Yes |
Public EV Chargers (DC): | Yes |
Untethered (socket only) EV chargers: | Yes |
Tethered EV chargers: | Yes |
Smart EV chargers: | Yes |
Solar Compatible: | No |
Warranty: | 3 years (an extendable warranty available) |
Available via e-zoomed: | Yes |
Residential Charging
Home Charging | |
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Product names: | EVBox Elvi |
Smart: | Yes |
Approved for grant: | Yes |
Product range: | 7.4kW to 22 kW (Tethered)/ 7.4kW to 22kW (Untethered) |
Prices from (not including grant): | £950 (including VAT) |
EVBox Elvi Home EV Charging Station
Key Features | Elvi Home EV Charging (7.4kW to 22kW- Tethered/ Untethered) |
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Model: | Elvi |
Charging capacity: | Upgradable 7.4 –22 kW |
Charge mode: | Mode 3 (IEC 61851-1) |
Number of connectors: | 1 |
Connector options: | Fixed cable or Type 2 Socket/Socket+Shutter |
Fixed cable type: | Type 1 (SAE J1772) or Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) plug |
Fixed cable length: | 6 m (18 ft) |
Connection capacity: | Selectable 1-phase or 3-phase, 230–400V, 16 A and 32 A, 50-60 Hz |
Secondary power circuit: | 12 VDC |
Relays: | 2 x 35 A, 2 P, 12 V coil current |
Metering: | Optional 3-phase S-Bus MID-certified kWh meter in wall dock |
Ground fault detection: | 6 mA DC CCID |
Housing fire ratings: | UL94-5VA, US-FMVSS / ISO 3795 passed, DIN 53438 F1/K1 |
Storage temperature: | -35°C to 60°C (-31°F to +140°F) |
Operating temperature: | -25°C to +45°C (-13°F to +113°F) |
Operating humidity: | Max. 95% non-condensing |
Enclosure ratings: | IP55, IK10 (IEC 60529) |
CE certified: | Yes |
Compliance: | IEC 61851-1, IEC 61851-21-2, CE EMC EU/2014/30, CE Low voltage EU/2014/35, RED EU/2014/53 |
Authorization: | Autostart / Keyfob / RFID card – controller with RFID reader type Mifare 13.56 MHz |
Status indication / HMI: | LED ring |
WLAN communication – Hub: | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g, IEEE 802.11 d/e/i/h) / Bluetooth 4.0 |
Cellular communication – Hub: | 4G LTE (EU) option |
External serial communication: | RS485 interface for dynamic load balancing and solar integration (also scheduled charging if supported via the backend) |
Housing: | Polycarbonate |
Dimensions (WxHxD): | Fixed cable – 186 x 328 x 161 mm (7 x 13 x 6 in)/ With socket – 186 x 328 x 219 mm (7 x 13 x 8 in) |
Weight: | 3 kg (6.6 lbs) – 3-phase, 32 A station with socket/ 6 kg (13.2 lbs) – 1-phase, 16 A station with 6 m (18 ft) fixed cable/ 11 kg (24.2 lbs) – 3-phase, 32 A station with 6 m (18 ft) fixed cable |
Mounting: | Wall or pole |
Business Charging
Business Charging | |
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Product names: | EVBox BusinessLine/ EVBox Iqon |
Smart: | Yes |
Approved for OLEV grant: | N/A |
Product range BusinessLine: | Up to 22kW (untethered and tethered) |
Product range Iqon: | 22kW (tethered) |
Prices from (not including grant): | £2,035 (including VAT) |
EVBox BusinessLine EV Charging Station
Key Features | BusinessLine EV Charger (Up to 22kW- Tethered/ Untethered) |
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Model: | BusinessLine |
Maximum charging capacity: | Up to 22 kW per connector |
Charge mode: | Mode 3 (IEC 61851) |
Output power: | 1-phase (32 A) or 3-phase (16 A or 32 A), 230V – 400V |
Number of connectors: | 1 or 2 |
Connector type: | Type 2 sockets (with shutter option) |
Information status: | LED ring |
Session activation: | RFID / QR code / Autostart |
Electrical safety: | Integrated RCBO 16 A or 32 A / 30 mA AC leakage detection per outlet / CCID 6 mA DC leakage detection per outlet |
Maximum cluster size: | 10 double stations or 20 single stations (20 connectors) |
Mobile connectivity – Hub: | 4G LTE-FDD CAT1 (B1/3/7/8/20) / 3G WCDMA (Band 1/8) / GSM (900/1800 Mhz) |
Connectivity – Hub: | Dual band Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.0 for configuration with the EVBox Connect app, GPS |
Time synchronization – Hub: | GPS / Wi-Fi |
Communication protocol – Hub: | OCPP 1.5 S / 1.6 S / 1.6 J |
Enclosure rating: | IEC 60529 / IP55 / IK08 |
Collision detection: | Tilt sensor |
Operating temperature: | -25°C to +50°C |
Operating humidity: | Max. 95% RH, non-condensing |
Safety and compliance: | CE certified, RED Directive 2014/53/EU, EMC Directive 2014/30/ EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/ EU (as amended by 2015/863/EU), EN/IEC 61851-1 (2017), EN/ IEC 61851-21-2 (2018), EN/IEC 61000-32 (2014), EN/IEC 61000- 3-3 (2013), EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0, EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0, EN 301 489-52 V1.1.0, EN 301 908-1 V11.1.1, EN 301 511 V12.5.1, EN 300 330 V2.1.1, EN 300 328 V2.1.1, EN 301 893 V2.1.1, EN 300 220-1 V3.1.1, EN 300 220-2 V3.1.1 |
Metering: | S-Bus MID certified class B |
Smart energy management: | Adjusting max. current, charging profiles, dynamic load balancing (via MAX protocol) |
Dimensions, mm (H x W x D): | 600 x 255 x 205 mm (single socket)/ 600 x 255 x 410 mm (double socket) |
Weight: | 10 kg excluding packaging (single connector)/ 12 kg excluding packaging (double connector) |
Mounting: | Wall or pole |
Housing: | Polycarbonate |
EVBox Iqon Business EV Charging Station
Key Features | Iqon EV Charger (Up to 22kW – Tethered) |
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Model: | Iqon |
Maximum charging capacity: | Up to 22 kW per cable |
Charge mode: | Mode 3 (IEC 61851) / Level 2 (UL2594) |
Output power (dual 32 A input): | 2x 22 kW (3-phase, 400 V AC, 32 A per cable) |
Dimensions, mm (W x H x D): | 415 x 1894 x 275 mm with 50 mm removable base extension |
Weight: | 85 kg (excluding packaging) |
Mounting: | Ground mount (free standing, wall-supported or back-to-back) |
Housing: | Stainless steel, polycarbonate |
Plastic materials: | ISO 3795 passed, DIN 53438 F1/K1 |
Connectors: | 2x Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) cables |
Charging cable length: | 5.5 m with smart cable management system |
Plug holders: | With docking sensor and locking mechanism |
Display: | 8” (20 cm) LCD IPS full color screen (768 x 1024 px) with capacitive touch, sunlight readable |
Display languages: | English, Spanish, French, German |
System lighting: | Day/night mode, adjustable LED rings, automatic system wake-up |
Session activation: | RFID / QR code |
Electrical safety: | Integrated RCBO 40 A / 30 mA AC leakage detection per outlet / CCID 6 mA DC leakage detection per outlet |
Maximum cluster size: | 10 dual chargers (20 connectors) |
Mobile connectivity – Hub: | 4G LTE-FDD CAT1 (B1/3/7/8/20) / 3G WCDMA (Band 1/8) / GSM (900/1800 Mhz) |
Connectivity – Hub: | Dual band Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.0 for configuration with the EVBox Connect app, GPS |
Time synchronization – Hub: | GPS / Wi-Fi |
Communication protocol – Hub: | OCPP 1.5 S / 1.6 S / 1.6 J |
Enclosure rating: | IEC 60529 / IP55 / IK10 |
Collision detection: | Tilt sensor |
Operating temperature: | -30°C to +50°C |
Operating humidity: | 85% @ 50°C (non-condensing) |
Storage temperature: | -40°C to +60°C |
Safety and compliance: | IEC 61851-1 (2017), IEC 61851- 21-2 (2018), IEC 61000-3-2 (2014), IEC 61000-3-3 (2013), EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0, EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0, EN 301 489-52 V1.1.0, EN 301 908- 1 V11.1.1, EN 301 511 V12.5.1, EN 300 330 V2.1.1, EN 300 328 V2.1.1, EN 301 893 V2.1.1, EN 300 220-1 V3.1.1, EN 300 220- 2 V3.1.1, CE conformity, RoHS, REACH |
Metering: | S-Bus MID certified class B |
Smart energy management: | Adjusting max. current, charging profiles, dynamic load balancing (via MAX protocol) |
EVBox also has a range of DC EV charging stations to include:
- EVBox Troniq Modular.
- EVBox Ultroniq.
- EVBox Troniq 50.
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