BUYING GUIDES / REQUIREMENTS FIRST

Ask better questions.
Specify better products.

Practical starting points for your next product enquiry. Read the distinctions that matter before comparing models.

01CONNECTIONS

Type 1, Type 2 or NACS?

Separate the vehicle connector from the supply-side plug, then verify the electrical configuration.

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02POWER SELECTION

7, 11 or 22 kW AC charging?

Compare 7.4, 11 and 22 kW AC charging by supply phases, current and the vehicle's onboard charger, with clearly labelled power and time examples.

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03PRODUCT COMPARISON

Portable charger or dedicated wallbox?

Choose around the charging location, access needs and electrical supply rather than appearance alone.

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04OEM PROCUREMENT

An OEM EV charging purchasing checklist

Define the product, evidence and acceptance criteria before turning a sample into a production order.

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05COMMERCIAL CHARGING

OCPP charging: from protocol claim to backend acceptance

A procurement guide to OCPP versions, certificate scope, charging management and the tests to agree before a commercial rollout.

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06MARKET DOCUMENTATION

EV charger certification: what a buyer should verify

Separate product safety, market declarations, component reports, metering and OCPP evidence before approving an EV charging configuration.

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07DC CHARGING

Choosing a 20–240 kW DC charging configuration

Compare DC cabinet ratings, outlet sharing, vehicle voltage, charging windows and site capacity before choosing equipment.

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START WITH THE REQUIREMENTS

Your market. Your specification.

Tell us what you need to source. Start with the product, destination and order quantity.

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