![]() ![]() This can be an intimidating category to jump into without some basic electrical knowledge on your side, but try not to get overwhelmed. Other new additions include the Zencar EVSE, a slick option controlled by radio-frequency identification tags and the Morec B20-32A, which also features an integrated LCD display, as well as a power cord that’s a few feet longer than the Zencar’s. We also replaced the ChargePoint Home and its big brother – the ChargePoint 32A – with their logical successor, the 50-amp ChargePoint Home Flex, which can be hardwired to a circuit as small as 20 amps. Its color display is also a nice touch, and its IP66 dust and water resistance will come in handy if you do decide that you want to install it outdoors.įor further environmentally-sound solutions to help power your life, maybe you’ll be interested in our lists of electric bikes or solar generators.ĭuring this round of updates, we eliminated two offerings from AeroVironment – the TurboCord Dual and the 213330 – as well as the Orion Motor Tech Level 1, all due to availability issues. The Primecom Pri-32-40-N caught our eye with its 50-foot cord, which is more than triple the length of many of its competitors, and long enough to supply cars on your driveway, even when you keep the unit hooked up inside your garage. It’s available in 30- and 40-amp configurations, and if it’s 18-foot cord isn’t long enough for you, a 25-foot alternative is an option with the 40-amp model. We added the Bosch Automotive EL-51866 to our list, despite there not being an abundance of available user reviews, believing that – between the company’s three-year limited warranty, the unit’s existing reviews, which were quite good, and the brand’s stellar reputation for making everything from die-hard power tools to top-quality household appliances –there’s a very good chance that the unit boasts a very good build quality. Neither was the JuiceBox Pro 40, but it was no tough decision to replace that one with the JuiceBox 40 Smart, which features a fresh design with integrated cable storage, and new LED indicators. I would contact them to find out if there might possibly be a software update available.The Schneider Electric EVlink and Webasto TurboCord (previously available under the AeroVironment brand name) weren’t available at the time of this update, so we decided on removing them. it makes me suspect something is a little out of spec with your slightly older model. since other chargers work (including newer JuiceBox chargers). ![]() or it is, and it responds by applying the resistance, but the JuiceBox isn't responding by switching on the 240v power.Įither way. It's possible either the car isn't recognizing what the JuiceBox is trying to do. They do this by supplying low-voltage, cycling it high/low at a specific clock rate & duty cycle, and the car applies resistance to the voltage to indicate when it wants to pull power. The EVSE and car both "talk" to each other via the Proximity Pin and Control Pilot Pin on the J1772 connector (the thinnest connectors on the J1772 plug). This Juicebox issue sounds like a calibration problem. but the dealers have triple-phase (industrial) power. This area in Illinois seems to be the only place in the country where the power grid has these problems.įor those in Illinois, it's my understanding that the cars wouldn't charge on any charger connected to that same power grid. When I talked to Ron at the Mustang event he said it was a very easy fix (via software) once they knew what they were dealing with. In Illinois they were getting chopped off "dirty" power and this tricked the car into thinking that it didn't have reliable power and couldn't charge. If you were to put a scope on AC power you would normally see a sine-wave as the voltage swings from high to low and back again. The issue in Illinois turned out to be a problem with the power grid in the area. ![]()
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