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Company Overview: EVBox

EVBox is an Amsterdam headquartered, global electric car charge point manufacturer and charging management software company. EVBox was founded in 2010 with a clear vision: ‘a fully modular charging station that facilitates easy installation, maintenance upgrades, and above all, uncompromising quality and durability’.  EVBox has a global footprint that few companies in the EV industry have achieved. The company has won a number of awards to include:

• Leading provide of Public Charging Network and EV Charging Services: Navigant Research (2019).
• CES Innovation Award (2019).
• Red Dot Award (2019).

The company achievements to date include:

• More than 250,000+ charging points powering EV drivers.
• 5,000+ DC fast charging points. 
• 70+ countries. 

Global EV Charging Portfolio: Overview

OverviewResidential EV chargers (AC):YesBusiness EV chargers (AC):YesPublic EV Chargers (DC):YesUntethered (socket only) EV chargers: YesTethered EV chargers: YesSmart EV chargers: YesSolar Compatible:NoWarranty:3 years (an extendable warranty available)Available via e-zoomed:Yes

Residential Charging

Home Charging Product names:EVBox ElviSmart:Yes Approved for grant: Yes Product range:7.4kW to 22 kW (Tethered)/ 7.4kW to 22kW (Untethered)Prices from (not including grant):£950 (including VAT)

EVBox Elvi Home EV Charging Station

EVBox Residential EV Chargers Available Via e-zoomed (credit: EVBox) Key FeaturesElvi Home EV Charging
(7.4kW to 22kW- Tethered/ Untethered)Model: ElviCharging capacity:Upgradable 7.4 –22 kWCharge mode:Mode 3 (IEC 61851-1)Number of connectors:1Connector options:Fixed cable or Type 2 Socket/Socket+ShutterFixed cable type:Type 1 (SAE J1772) or Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) plugFixed cable length:6 m (18 ft)Connection capacity:Selectable 1-phase or 3-phase, 230–400V, 16 A and 32 A, 50-60 HzSecondary power circuit:12 VDCRelays:2 x 35 A, 2 P, 12 V coil currentMetering:Optional 3-phase S-Bus MID-certified kWh meter in wall dockGround fault detection:6 mA DC CCIDHousing fire ratings:UL94-5VA, US-FMVSS / ISO 3795 passed, DIN 53438 F1/K1Storage temperature:-35°C to 60°C (-31°F to +140°F)Operating temperature:-25°C to +45°C (-13°F to +113°F)Operating humidity:Max. 95% non-condensingEnclosure ratings:IP55, IK10 (IEC 60529)CE certified:YesCompliance:IEC 61851-1, IEC 61851-21-2, CE EMC EU/2014/30,
CE Low voltage EU/2014/35, RED EU/2014/53Authorization:Autostart / Keyfob / RFID card – controller with RFID reader type
Mifare 13.56 MHzStatus indication / HMI:LED ringWLAN communication – Hub:Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g, IEEE 802.11 d/e/i/h) / Bluetooth 4.0Cellular communication – Hub:4G LTE (EU) optionExternal serial communication:RS485 interface for dynamic load balancing and solar integration (also
scheduled charging if supported via the backend)Housing:PolycarbonateDimensions (WxHxD):Fixed cable – 186 x 328 x 161 mm (7 x 13 x 6 in)/ With socket – 186 x 328 x 219 mm (7 x 13 x 8 in)Weight:3 kg (6.6 lbs) – 3-phase, 32 A station with socket/ 6 kg (13.2 lbs) – 1-phase, 16 A station with 6 m (18 ft) fixed cable/ 11 kg (24.2 lbs) – 3-phase, 32 A station with 6 m (18 ft) fixed cableMounting:Wall or pole

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Business Charging

Business Charging Product names:EVBox BusinessLine/ EVBox IqonSmart:Yes Approved for OLEV grant: N/AProduct range BusinessLine:Up to 22kW (untethered and tethered)Product range Iqon:22kW (tethered)Prices from (not including grant):£2,035 (including VAT)

EVBox BusinessLine EV Charging Station

EVBox BusinessLine EV Chargers Available Via e-zoomed (credit: EVBox) Key FeaturesBusinessLine EV Charger
(Up to 22kW- Tethered/ Untethered)Model: BusinessLineMaximum charging capacity:Up to 22 kW per connectorCharge mode:Mode 3 (IEC 61851)Output power:1-phase (32 A) or 3-phase (16 A or 32 A), 230V – 400VNumber of connectors:1 or 2Connector type:Type 2 sockets (with shutter option)Information status:LED ringSession activation:RFID / QR code / AutostartElectrical safety:Integrated RCBO 16 A or 32 A / 30 mA AC leakage detection per
outlet / CCID 6 mA DC leakage detection per outletMaximum cluster size:10 double stations or 20 single stations (20 connectors)Mobile connectivity – Hub:4G LTE-FDD CAT1 (B1/3/7/8/20) / 3G WCDMA (Band 1/8) / GSM
(900/1800 Mhz)Connectivity – Hub:Dual band Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.0 for configuration with
the EVBox Connect app, GPSTime synchronization – Hub:GPS / Wi-FiCommunication protocol – Hub:OCPP 1.5 S / 1.6 S / 1.6 JEnclosure rating:IEC 60529 / IP55 / IK08Collision detection:Tilt sensorOperating temperature:-25°C to +50°COperating humidity:Max. 95% RH, non-condensingSafety and compliance:CE certified, RED Directive 2014/53/EU, EMC Directive 2014/30/
EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/
EU (as amended by 2015/863/EU), EN/IEC 61851-1 (2017), EN/
IEC 61851-21-2 (2018), EN/IEC 61000-32 (2014), EN/IEC 61000-
3-3 (2013), EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0, EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1, EN 301
489-17 V3.2.0, EN 301 489-52 V1.1.0, EN 301 908-1 V11.1.1, EN
301 511 V12.5.1, EN 300 330 V2.1.1, EN 300 328 V2.1.1, EN 301
893 V2.1.1, EN 300 220-1 V3.1.1, EN 300 220-2 V3.1.1Metering:S-Bus MID certified class BSmart energy management:Adjusting max. current, charging profiles, dynamic load balancing
(via MAX protocol)Dimensions, mm (H x W x D):600 x 255 x 205 mm (single socket)/ 600 x 255 x 410 mm (double socket)Weight:10 kg excluding packaging (single connector)/ 12 kg excluding packaging (double connector)Mounting:Wall or poleHousing:Polycarbonate

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EVBox Iqon Business EV Charging Station

EVBox Iqon Business EV Charger (credit: EVBox) Key FeaturesIqon EV Charger
(Up to 22kW – Tethered)Model: IqonMaximum charging capacity:Up to 22 kW per cableCharge mode:Mode 3 (IEC 61851) /
Level 2 (UL2594)Output power
(dual 32 A input):2x 22 kW (3-phase, 400 V AC,
32 A per cable)Dimensions, mm
(W x H x D):415 x 1894 x 275 mm
with 50 mm removable base extensionWeight:85 kg (excluding packaging)Mounting:Ground mount (free standing,
wall-supported or back-to-back)Housing:Stainless steel, polycarbonatePlastic materials:ISO 3795 passed, DIN 53438 F1/K1Connectors:2x Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) cablesCharging cable
length:5.5 m with smart cable management
systemPlug holders:With docking sensor and locking
mechanismDisplay:8” (20 cm) LCD IPS full color screen
(768 x 1024 px) with capacitive touch,
sunlight readableDisplay languages:English, Spanish, French, GermanSystem lighting:Day/night mode, adjustable LED rings,
automatic system wake-upSession activation:RFID / QR codeElectrical safety:Integrated RCBO 40 A / 30 mA AC
leakage detection per outlet / CCID 6
mA DC leakage detection per outletMaximum
cluster size:10 dual chargers (20 connectors)Mobile
connectivity –
Hub:4G LTE-FDD CAT1 (B1/3/7/8/20) /
3G WCDMA (Band 1/8) /
GSM (900/1800 Mhz)Connectivity –
Hub:Dual band Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth
4.0 for configuration with the EVBox
Connect app, GPSTime
synchronization –
Hub:GPS / Wi-FiCommunication
protocol – Hub:OCPP 1.5 S / 1.6 S / 1.6 JEnclosure rating:IEC 60529 / IP55 / IK10Collision detection:Tilt sensorOperating temperature:-30°C to +50°COperating humidity:85% @ 50°C (non-condensing)Storage temperature:-40°C to +60°CSafety and compliance:IEC 61851-1 (2017), IEC 61851-
21-2 (2018), IEC 61000-3-2 (2014),
IEC 61000-3-3 (2013), EN 301
489-1 V2.2.0, EN 301 489-3
V2.1.1, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0, EN
301 489-52 V1.1.0, EN 301 908-
1 V11.1.1, EN 301 511 V12.5.1,
EN 300 330 V2.1.1, EN 300 328
V2.1.1, EN 301 893 V2.1.1, EN
300 220-1 V3.1.1, EN 300 220-
2 V3.1.1, CE conformity, RoHS,
REACHMetering:S-Bus MID certified class BSmart energy
management:Adjusting max. current, charging
profiles, dynamic load balancing
(via MAX protocol)

EVBox also has a range of DC EV charging stations to include:

• EVBox Troniq Modular.
• EVBox Ultroniq.
• EVBox Troniq 50.

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