Legrand, a longstanding leader in the innovation and manufacture of electrical wiring devices, has announced the launch of their first Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger for residential applications.
“We’re about delivering access to power, wherever and however people need it,” states Scott Bausch, VP and General Manager for Legrand’s wiring device business. “With more drivers making the switch to electric vehicles, the need for simple, safe and fast ways to charge EVs at home is growing rapidly. We saw meeting this need as a natural extension of what the Pass & Seymour line has been providing for over a century, as pioneers in electrical safety and a long-trusted manufacturer of receptacles and lighting controls. Our team is excited to be offering an EV charging solution designed with the same safety focus, attention to quality and expert support people have come to expect from our products.”
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Getting started with Legrand’s Plug-In Home Level 2 EV Charger is easy. Simply plug the non-networked unit into a 50A power outlet, indoors or out, and start charging – no complicated setup or configuration required. Equipped with a SAE J1772 Connector, the North American standard, the charger works with any electric vehicle (adapter required for Tesla models).
Compact yet powerful, Legrand’s unit is rated for 40A and provides an output of 9.6kW, making for a considerably faster charge than Level 1 models and taking the EV’s battery from 0 to 100% in 8-10 hours. It also delivers an extended range of up to 38 miles per hour of charging.
“On top of safety and speed, we also wanted to provide a charger that simply wasn’t going to get in the way,” adds Kevin Kohl, Legrand‘s Director Product Management, User Experiences, who took the lead on this project. “For many people, their garages and driveways don’t have a lot of room to spare. The unit itself is sleek and compact so that it can provide convenient charging access without adding bulk to the space. Its cord is 18’ long, so that it can easily reach multiple spots and get where it needs to, but it then easily rolls up and stores on the unit’s included hook and holster. Perfect for keeping it tidy and out of the way when not in use.”
SOURCE: PRNewswire