How does an EV AC Charger work?

AC chargers connect directly to the electrical grid. This allows for safer and faster charging, typically delivering between 7kW and 22kW of power. However, the actual charging speed depends on two factors: the charger’s output and the car’s onboard charger capacity.

Are EV AC Chargers compatible with all electric vehicles?

All EV’s with compatible Type 2 charging port can be charged with AC Chargers. For Eg. Nexon EV comes with Type 2 charging port and it can be easily charged with a 7.2kW AC Charger

What types of EV AC Chargers are available?

While 7.5 kW is the fastest AC charger for cars which come with an on-board charger capacity of around 6 – 7 kW (like TATA Nexon, Tiago, MG ZS etc.), the 11kW or 22 kW are faster AC chargers for cars which come with higher on-board capacity (like Mercedes, BMW, Kia BYD, etc.).

How long does it take to charge an EV with an AC Charger?

Charging time depends on the charger type (power output), vehicle battery capacity, and remaining charge. On an average, an AC Charger charges an EV from 10% to 100% in 5-7 hours

How much space is required to install AC chargers?

The AC charger itself is relatively small and can be mounted on a wall. However, some extra space is required for installation, clearance, and a designated parking spot for the vehicle which will be charged

Can I charge my EV using a standard wall outlet?

Typically AC charging stations use a 240V outlet.

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15A/ Phase

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Type 2 AC Charging Connector

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Description

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An EV simulator serves as a control system for electric vehicles, commonly used to validate the operation of the charging station and verify that the fundamental functionalities are being performed correctly. Specifically, the AC EV Simulator is capable of simulating charging points equipped with a Type 2 outlet or a tethered cable featuring a Type 2 plug. These tests are conducted by interfacing with the control pilot circuit using the EV simulator, ensuring compatibility and adherence to voltage tolerance limits during regular operations.

Key Features

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IEC 61851 proximity pilot circuit testing
Control pilot circuit testing
Charging state testing
Protective earth testing
CP-Earth fault testing
Cable current setting
Extra cable capacitance option
Earth leakage check via LED indication
Banana socket output for CP waveform capture
Energy, voltage and current parameter display in charging state only
External single phase 15A (Max) load can be attached via available 3-Pin socket
Banana socket outputs for 3-Phase external load connection up to 15 Amp
Using an oscilloscope, every vehicle state according to IEC 61851-1 can be visualised

Hardware Requirement

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