EVBox's Home Chargers: A Complete Review

EV charging products

EVBox is a full-service partner that provides the entire EVBox portfolio: charging stations, charging station management software, and services.

As such, the company has a wide array of products designed for various purposes: for smart or fast charging. It also has product lines designed to suit different installation destinations: at home, at the workplace, and in public spaces.

Besides its several offerings that are tailor-fitted to specific purposes, the EVBox is a widely preferred EV charger for the home also because of its power capacity, smart functionality, and durability.

EVBox chargers for the home

HomeLine

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The HomeLine is EVBox's entry-level charger, ideal for residential use. Although at its most basic, the HomeLine charges up to eight times faster than a regular outlet, so you can achieve full charge each day.

Available with a fixed charging cable, EVBox HomeLine takes away the hassle of dragging your charging cable in and out of your car.

EVBox HomeLine allows remote monitoring and settlement of charging costs as it automates the invoicing of your power consumption with your employer. Its durable and modular build minimizes the need for maintenance.

Specifications

Charging capacity per connector: 3.7 kW, 7.4 kW, 11 kW, 22 kW

Weight & dimensions: 8 kg (max.) 490 x 315 x 170 mm

Charge mode: Mode 3, Z.E.

Connector type: Ready Type 2

Number of connectors: 1

CE Certified: Yes

Output power: 1-phase or 3-phase, 230 V – 400 V, 16 A and 32 A

Temperature range: -25°C to +60°C

Moisture (non-regulating): Max. 95%

Authorisation: Auto START / Keyfob / RFID card

Information status: LED ring

Communication: GPS / GSM / UMTS / GPRS Modem / controller with RFID reader

Communication protocol: OCPP 1.2, 1.5 and 1.6

Standard colours: Dark grey, white

Installation: Wall or pole mounted

Elvi

Image Source: https://evbox.com/en/products/home-chargers/elvi

High performance and low maintenance, EVBox Elvi is the go-to for those finding easy-to-use EV chargers.  EVBox Elvi has just three parts: the wall dock, the station and the cable. Once installed, only a few clicks will be needed to power the EVCharger. EVBox Elvi is available with an autostart functionality that allows you to simply plug and charge without a card or mobile app.

What makes the EVBox Elvi special is that it can evolve with rapid advancements in the industry as it is designed to suit future EV models.

It also boasts of supreme smart efficiency as it allows for manual load balancing. With this mechanism, you tell Elvi how much voltage it can use, so it consumes your home's power supply responsibly. Hence, you get the most out of your charging sessions without the need to upgrade your meter board. What more is that you can ensure always being connected to the EVBox Elvis as it operates effortlessly through a WiFi or 3G connection.

Moreover, Elvi's weatherproof, shockproof, and modular design minimizes the need for maintenance so you can hit the road fully charged every morning without any worries on your EV.

The purchase of an Elvi, like with a HomeLine, would include full installation, after-care maintenance with a three-year warranty.

Specifications

Charging capacity: Upgradable 3.7–22 kW

Weight dimensions: 3–11 kg depending on station type and (fixed) cable length; 186 x 328 x 161 mm (fixed cable); 186 x 328 x 219 mm (socket)

Charging mode: Mode 3 (IEC 61851-1)

Number of connectors: 1

Connector options: Fixed cable or socket

Fixed Cable Type: Type 1 (SAE J1772) or Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) plug

Fixed Cable Length: 4 m (13 ft), 8 m (26 ft)

Connection Capacity: Selectable 1-phase or 3-phase, 230–400V,

16 A and 32 A, 50-60 Hz

Secondary Power Circuit: 12 VDC

Relays: 2 x 35 A, 2 P, 12 V coil current

Metering: Optional 3-phase S-Bus MID-certified kWh meter in-wall dock

Configurations: Standard Wi-Fi connection, optional UMTS connection add-on, optional kWh meter add-on

Standard colours: Misty black, polar white

Installation: Wall or pole mounted

EVBox’s smart management system

EVBox products are intelligent devices thanks mostly to the Hey EVBox app, the smart management system developed by EVBox. Once installed, the app allows you to track your charging sessions real-time and gives you full control over your energy use from the palm of your hand. It provides insights into charging transactions and charging behaviour, helping you easily manage the settlement and reimbursement of charging costs. This way, you can make sure the EVBox charger consumes power efficiently and cost-effectively.

Hey EVBox balances the power consumption and simplifies the management of multiple charging stations to make sure EVBox products charge efficiently at all times, without affecting any of your other facilities.

Hey EVBox allows you to add an unlimited number of users and charging stations to your account, thanks to its exceptional computing power and storage. This would encourage other family members at home, as well as your visitors, to switch onto electric.

EVBox: Company overview

The EVBox is dubbed the leading global manufacturer of electric vehicle charging stations and charging management software. With over 75,000 charging points in more than 55 countries across Europe, North America, and South America, the company helps electric drivers get access to charging infrastructures at various points in their journey.

Founded in 2010, EVBox was purchased eventually in 2017 by energy utility and global service provider ENGIE. The French firm has dubbed EVBox as a first-mover that succeeded in leading the fast-growing clean energy mobile charging industry.

In 2018, EVBox bought EVTronic, the ultra-fast charging station manufacturer. The acquisition led to the beefing up of EVBox's network of charging stations in Europe with 700 more.

Today, with a host of ongoing projects, EVBox is continuously in the move toward developing a new generation of hardware and software that are energy-efficient, scalable, and easy to use

The company has played a proactive role in promoting Smart Charging technologies and roaming of charging infrastructure with industry partners and public organizations. Eventually, EVBox became the sole supplier of public charging infrastructure in tech-advanced cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Monaco.

Among its international distribution partners is France-based Rexel while some of its international resellers include Vattenfall and Memodo, headquartered in Sweden and Germany, respectively.