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Company Overview: Wallbox

Wallbox, was founded in Barcelona in 2015 by Enric Asuncion and Eduard Casteneda. The company launched its first EV charger in 2016, the Commander electric car charging point. The second product, the Pulsar was also launched the same year. In 2018 the company created a joint venture with a China based company FAWSN Charging Systems Co Ltd and started operating from a manufacturing facility near Shanghai. The 2019 the company expanded its operation to the USA.

The company has won a number of awards for innovation and was the first EV charging manufacturer to launch the first bidirectional charger for home. The Quasar V2G charger was launched in 2020. The charge point manufacturer collaborates with a number of global automotive manufacturers to include, Mercedes-Benz, Kia Motors, Hyundai, SEAT, Ford, Volvo, BMW, Jaguar and more! The company currently offers residential, business and public EV charge points. The company offers the Supernova public EV charger, which charges up to 65kW (60 miles range in 15 minutes).

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:Yes (not all EV chargers in the portfolio are solar compatible)Warranty:3 years (an extended warranty available)Available via e-zoomed:No PROS CONSAn established EV charge point manufacturerNot all models are available as a untethered charger High quality manufacturing. Developed and manufactured in SpainNot all models are solar compatible Good design, technical specifications, light weight, compact and easy installation. Solar compatibleSome tethered chargers only available in one cable length (5m)

Residential Charging

Home Charging Product names:Pulsar Plus/ Copper SB/ Quasar (bidirectional)Smart:Yes Approved for grant: YesProduct range Pulsar Plus:7.4kW (Tethered)/ 22kW (Tethered)Product range Copper SB:7.4kW (Untethered)Product range Copper Quasar:7.4kW (Untethered)Prices from (not including grant):£745 (including VAT)

Wallbox Pulsar Plus Home EV Charging Station

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Wallbox Residential EV Chargers (credit: Wallbox)

Key FeaturesPulsar Plus Home EV Charging (7.4kW/22kW)Model: Pulsar PlusConnector Type:Type 1 (SAE J1772) or Type 2 (IEC 62196-2)Dimensions: 166x163x82 mm (without cable)Weight: 1 kg (without cable)Maximum Output: 7.4 kW (1P) / 22 kW (3P)Protection Rating:IP54 / IK08Connectivity: Bluetooth / Wi-FiSolar Compatible:Yes (Pulsar Plus works with Solar PV via the EM112 meter)User Identification: Wallbox App / myWallbox PortalUser Interface: Wallbox App / myWallbox PortalCharging Status Info: Halo RGB LED / Wallbox App / myWallbox Portal

Wallbox Copper SB Home EV Charging Station

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Wallbox Residential EV Chargers (credit: Wallbox)

Key FeaturesCopper Home EV Charging (7.4kW)Model: Copper SBConnector Type:Type 1 (SAE J1772) or Type 2 (IEC 62196-2)Dimensions: 168x168x54 mm (without cable)Weight: 1.5 kg (without cable)Maximum Output: 7.4 kW (1P) Protection Rating:IP54 / IK08Connectivity: Bluetooth / Wi-Fi/ EthernetUser Identification: Face recognition / Wallbox app / RFIDUser Interface: Gesture control / Wallbox app / myWallbox PortalCharging Status Info: 4.3” Screen / RGB LED / Wallbox app / myWallbox Portal

Wallbox Quasar Bidirectional Home EV Charging Station

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Wallbox Residential EV Chargers (credit: Wallbox)

Key FeaturesQuasar Home EV Charging (7.4kW)Model: QuasarCharger: DCConnector Type:CHAdeMODimensions: 350x350x150mm (without cable)Weight: 15.5 kg (without cable)/ 22 kg (with cable)Cable length: 5mMaximum Output: 7.4 kW (1P) Protection Rating:IP54 / IK08Connectivity: Wi-Fi / Ethernet / Bluetooth / 3G/4G ConnectionUser Identification: Face Recognition / Wallbox App / RFIDUser Interface: Gesture Sensor / Wallbox AppCharging Status Info: RGB LED / Screen information

Business Charging

Business Charging Product names:Copper SB/ Commander 2Smart:Yes Approved for OLEV grant: Yes Product range Copper SB:22kW (untethered)Product range Commander 2:22kW (tethered)Prices from (not including grant):£999 (including VAT)

Wallbox Copper SB Business EV Charging Station

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Wallbox Copper SB Business EV Chargers (credit: Wallbox)

Key FeaturesCopper Business EV Charging (22kW)Model: Copper SBConnector Type:Type 1 (SAE J1772) or Type 2 (IEC 62196-2)Dimensions: 168x168x54 mm (without cable)Weight: 1.5 kg (without cable)Maximum Output: 22 kW (3P) Protection Rating:IP54 / IK08Connectivity: Bluetooth / Wi-Fi/ EthernetUser Identification: Face recognition / Wallbox app / RFIDUser Interface: Gesture control / Wallbox app / myWallbox PortalCharging Status Info: 4.3” Screen / RGB LED / Wallbox app / myWallbox Portal

Wallbox Commander 2 Business EV Charging Station

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Wallbox Commander 2 Business EV Chargers (credit: Wallbox)

Key FeaturesCommander 2 Business EV Charging (22kW)Model: Commander 2Cable Length: 5m (7m optional)Charging mode: IEC 61851-1: mode 3Connector Type:Type 2Dimensions: 221 x 152x 115 mm (without cable)Weight: 2.4 kg (without cable)Operating Temperature: -25 oC to 40 oCMaximum Output: 22 kW (3P) Standards: CE mark (LVD 2014/35/EU, EMCD 2014/30/EU) IEC 61851-1, IEC 61851-21, IEC 62196-2, BS 7671:2018Protection Rating:IP54 / IK10Residual Current Detection: DC 6 mAConnectivity: Wi-Fi / Ethernet / Bluetooth / Optional: 3G-4GUser Identification: PIN Code / RFID Card / myWallbox appUser Interface: Touchscreen / myWallbox app & portal

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