Revolutionizing EV Charging

Challenges with Traditional Level 2 EVSE
 

​Traditional Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) faces several significant hurdles:

• High Upfront Costs: Extensive infrastructure upgrades and installation requirements drive costs upward.

• Ongoing Maintenance Demands: Routine maintenance is both labor-intensive and costly.

• Vulnerability to Vandalism: Heavy cables and charging guns are prone to vandalism, impacting service reliability.

• Equipment Obsolescence: Changes in connector standards (for instance, transitioning from J1772 to NACS) can render equipment outdated.

Advantages of Socket-Based EV Charging
 

Socket-based EV charging offers a promising alternative, addressing many of the drawbacks of traditional systems:

• High Scalability and Cost Efficiency: This approach can reduce upfront investment by over 70%, making it highly scalable.

• Minimal Maintenance Requirements: The design significantly lowers ongoing maintenance needs.

• Enhanced Security: With the elimination of exposed cables and charging guns, the risk of vandalism is virtually removed.

• Future-Proofing: Socket-based systems are inherently adaptable to changes in connector standards, such as the shift from J1772 to NACS.

Current Challenges for Socket-Based Solutions
 

Despite its benefits, socket-based EV charging is not without its challenges:

• Market Awareness: Public understanding and acceptance of the technology remain limited.

• Regulatory Environment: The current framework offers less regulatory support and fewer incentives compared to traditional systems.