Legrand, a producer of a broad vary {of electrical} wiring units for industrial, industrial and residential purposes, has introduced the launch of its first residential EV charger.

“We’re about delivering entry to energy, wherever and nevertheless folks want it,” states Scott Bausch, VP and Basic Supervisor for Legrand’s wiring system enterprise. “The necessity for easy, secure and quick methods to cost EVs at house is rising quickly. We noticed assembly this want as a pure extension of what the Go and Seymour line has been offering for over a century, as pioneers in electrical security and a long-trusted producer of receptacles and lighting controls.”

The non-networked unit is Vitality Star-certified, and consumers could qualify customers for rebates and tax credit. It’s appropriate for indoor and outside areas, and no setup or configuration is required.

Legrand’s Plug-In Residence Degree 2 EV Charger is out there now within the US market. A tough-wired model is predicted to launch later this yr. The unit is rated for 40 amps and gives an influence output of 9.6 kW.

“On high of security and pace, we additionally wished to supply a charger that wasn’t going to get in the way in which,” provides Kevin Kohl, Legrand’s Director Product Administration, Person Experiences. “For many individuals, their garages and driveways don’t have loads of room to spare. The unit itself is modern and compact in order that it could present handy charging entry with out including bulk to the house. Its twine is eighteen ft lengthy, in order that it could simply attain a number of spots and get the place it must, however it then simply rolls up and shops on the unit’s included hook and holster. Good for protecting it tidy and out of the way in which when not in use.”

Supply: Legrand