For those new to electric driving, understanding EV charging stations is a daunting prospect. However, we at e-zoomed have simplified it for our electric driving community, so that electric car owners may choose the most appropriate electric vehicle charger for their circumstances.
e-zoomed offers leading electric car charging station brands, to include, both, residential EV chargers and business electric vehicle (EV) stations. Brands include: Wallbox, myenergi, PodPoint, Webasto, EVBox, Viridian and many more. Our EV chargers are smart and approved for the OLEV home charging grant (the Office for Low Emission Vehicles is now called Office for Zero Emission Vehicles). We offer hassle-free supply and installation at competitive prices.
We would encourage those new to EV charging stations and EV cables to read the following articles:
Webasto, a company operating in more than 50 global locations, is an established supplier in the automotive sector. The company has traded for over a 100 years (founded in 1901) and is headquartered near Munich, Germany. The German group supplies a variety of roof and heating systems for vehicles, and also high voltage battery systems and electric car charging solutions. Webasto is among the 100 largest suppliers in the automotive sector. The company is committed to developing leadership in the electric mobility sector and its portfolio of EV charging systems cater for both residential and commercial sectors. The products are manufactured in Germany.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Residential EV chargers (AC): | Yes |
| Business EV chargers (AC): | Yes |
| Public EV Chargers (DC): | No |
| Untethered (socket only) EV chargers: | No |
| Tethered EV chargers: | Yes |
| Smart EV chargers: | Yes |
| Solar Compatible: | No |
| Warranty: | 3 years |
| Available via e-zoomed: | Yes |
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| An established manufacturer with a trading history over 100 years | Aesthetically not as pleasing as other EV charge points |
| Strong product warranty (5 years as standard) | Not available in socket only |
| High quality manufacturing. Made in Germany | Lacks solar compatibility |
| Home Charging | |
|---|---|
| Product names: | Webasto Next |
| Smart: | Yes |
| Solar Compatible: | No |
| Approved for grant: | Yes |
| Product range: | 11 kW (Tethered)/ 22 kW (Tethered) |
| Prices from (not including grant): | From £698 (including VAT) |
Webasto launched its latest EV charging station, the NEXT EV Charger in late 2021. The smart EV charger is positioned between the Webasto Pure and Webasto Live EV charging stations i.e. blending the best of its previous charging stations to create the NEXT EV charger.
The NEXT EV charger benefits from the high manufacturing quality, we have come to accept from the German company. The NEXT EV charger is smart and positioned primarily for the residential consumer. Some of its key features include:
| Technical Data | Webasto Pure 11 kW (Version II) |
|---|---|
| Model: | Webasto Next |
| Connector Type: | Type 2 |
| Nominal current (A): | 16 or 32 (single phase or 3-phase) |
| IP Protection class: | IP54 |
| Protection against mechanical impact: | IK08 |
| Max. charging capacity (kW): | 11 or 22 kW |
| Mounting: | Wall and pole mounting (permanently connected) |
| Cable feed: | Mounted on-wall or in-wall |
| Connection cross-section (wire dimension): | Cross-section of the connecting cable (Cu) taking into account the local conditions and norms: 6 or 10 mm2 for 16 A and 10 mm2 for 32 A |
| Charging cable: | – Type 2 charging cable: up to 32 A / 400 VAC as per EN 62196-1 and EN 62196-2 – Length: 4.5 m / 7 m – Integrated cable suspension |
| Authentication: | – “Scan & Charge” via QR code – Webasto ChargeConnect Portal – Webasto ChargeConnect App |
| Display: | RGB-LEDs, buzzer |
| Dimensions (mm): | 225 x 447 x 116 (mm) |
| Weight (kg): | 4.6 – 6.8 Kgs |
| Communication protocols: | OCPP 1.6 J (OCPP 2.0 ready), Modbus TCP |
| Local load management: | Dynamic (stand-alone) by integration of an external smart meter* |
| Operating temperature range (°C): | – 11 kW: -30 bis +55 – 22 kW:-30 bis +45 |
| Certification: | – CE conformity – 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive – 2011/65/EU RoHS Directive – 2001/95/EG General Product Safety – 2012/19/EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive – 1907/2006 REACH Regulation |
| Backend integration: | Webasto ChargeConnect, 3rd party backend integration via Weabasto ChargeConnect in preparation |
