Factory-direct EV charging hardware — AC wallboxes to DC fast chargers, quoted to spec.

EVSE FAQs

EVSE buying questions answered by engineers: lead times, MOQ, certifications, AC vs DC sizing, OCPP integration, electrical protection, export logistics and warranty.

FAQ

EVSE buying questions, answered before you ask a supplier

Lead times, certifications, AC or DC sizing, OCPP integration, electrical protection, shipping and warranty – the questions procurement teams actually run into, answered first and in full.

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Every answer below reflects our published specifications and policies. Datasheets and conformity documents are in the document library, the verified backend list sits on the solutions page, and deeper integration questions belong on technical support. Model-specific values always win over general guidance – when in doubt, send the exact model and destination country.

01 / Ordering

Ordering, samples and lead times

How a first order actually moves from sample to container.

What is the minimum order quantity?
Stock configurations start at 10 units; branded OEM programs start at 50 units per model. Mixed connector and power-level trials are possible on trial orders so you can validate a market before committing to one SKU.
What is the lead time for standard orders?
Sample units ship in 5-7 working days; standard production runs 15-25 days depending on quantity, connector mix and branding requirements.
Can I evaluate a unit before a bulk order?
Yes. Evaluation samples ship to your plug and backend configuration so the unit arrives ready to test on your site. Tell us the destination connector and the OCPP backend name when ordering the sample.
Can one order mix several models?
Combined orders across AC wallboxes, DC units and cable assemblies are standard. We label pallets by site, so one shipment can serve several installations directly from the container.
Which payment terms apply?
Quotations set out payment terms and Incoterms for your volume and destination. Most buyers arrange T/T against a proforma invoice, and L/C at sight is possible for larger programs.
02 / Certification

Certification and compliance documentation

What is already certified, and how we support what is not.

Which certifications do the products carry?
CE and TÜV test coverage serve most of EMEA, UL and Energy Star for North America, and CQC for China. Tell us the destination country and we confirm the exact scheme, report numbers and validity for the model you want.
Will a specific model meet my grid and connector standards?
We answer scheme by scheme: IEC/EN 61851 charging behaviour, IEC 62196 connector interfaces and the applicable EMC requirements for your market, with the test evidence that backs each one.
Can I see test reports and conformity files?
Published datasheets and documents sit on the downloads page. Export orders ship with the conformity file your customs or consultant requires – declaration, test report index and supporting paperwork.
Do you support regional approval projects (UKCA, SAA, INMETRO)?
Where we already hold a mark it ships with the unit. For markets still under your approval project, we support it with samples, technical files and factory audit access.
03 / Selection

Choosing AC or DC, power level and plug

Size the charger to the dwell time and the supply – not the other way around.

How do I choose between an AC wallbox and a DC fast charger?
Match the charger to dwell time. AC wallboxes (7-22 kW) fit parking measured in hours: workplaces, residences, destinations. DC chargers (80-640 kW integrated, 960-2400 kW split systems) fit turn-over needs: depots, highway stops and public forecourts. The blog comparison walks through the sizing math.
Do I need single-phase or three-phase AC?
7 kW units run single-phase; 11 and 22 kW need a three-phase supply. Check what your distribution board can allocate per socket before choosing power – our configuration sheet starts from your available kW.
What actually limits charging speed?
The lowest of three numbers: what the car accepts (on the AC side, its onboard charger; on DC, the power curve it requests), and what your supply can deliver to that socket. We size against all three so you do not pay for capacity the vehicles cannot use.
Which connector types do you supply?
Type 2 for Europe; NACS and Type 1 for North America; GB/T for China – as wallboxes, DC units, separate cable assemblies and service connectors (CCS2, CCS1 and GB/T on the DC side).
What charging levels and modes do you supply?
Three, under IEC terminology. Mode 2 portable AC from 2.2 to 22 kW, where the protective device sits in the cable. Mode 3 AC wallboxes at 7, 11 or 22 kW with the control pilot inside the unit. Mode 4 DC fast charging from 80 to 640 kW in one integrated cabinet, or 960 to 2400 kW as a split system. North American buyers map these to Level 1 (a 120 V outlet – the NEMA 5-15P adapter on the Mode 2 range at 1.8 kW), Level 2 (Mode 3 AC) and Level 3 (Mode 4 DC).
04 / Integration

OCPP, backends and white-label

The charger is only half the system – here is how the other half connects.

Which OCPP versions do you support?
The chargers speak OCPP 1.6J to your backend; our CSMS platform line covers OCPP 1.6J and 2.0.1. State the version in your RFQ so factory firmware is configured for it.
Will it work with our charge-point software (CSMS)?
We have verified 1.6J operation against 17 backends including Monta, Ampeco, Wevo, EVLink and Greenlots – the full list is on the solutions page. Our firmware engineer joins your integration call, custom vendor extensions included.
Can you white-label the hardware and software?
Yes. OEM programs cover logo, colour, packaging and firmware branding, and the charging platform can run under your brand with your domain and UI.
How is a fleet rollout managed?
Staged bring-up per site: configuration sheet first, a test script per unit, firmware baseline recorded, and a change log kept for later updates. The same documentation package lands with your operations team.
05 / Electrical

Site electrical requirements and protection

What your electrician will ask before the mount plate goes up.

What residual-current protection does an EV circuit need?
EV charging adds DC components to fault currents that a standard Type A device is not designed for. ET101 units build in 30 mA AC plus 6 mA DC residual monitoring (RCMU), which in many installations removes a separate Type B device – subject to your local code, and stated per site on the configuration sheet.
My site uses an IT (unearthed) system – is that a problem?
No, but insulation monitoring works differently than on TN/TT grids and the charger has a grid-type selection for exactly this. Tell us the system at quotation; the app manual Safety Notice explains the choice.
Who installs the units?
A local qualified electrician, to national code – always. We supply wiring diagrams, grounding requirements and commissioning checklists; the physical install, permits and inspection stay with your professional.
What supply do DC fast chargers need?
Three-phase low-voltage supply (around 400 V AC), sized to the model: 80-640 kW integrated units, or split systems from 960 to 2400 kW with the power cabinet sited separately. Incoming fuse and cable sizing are part of the configuration sheet.
What does an installation actually cost?
It is site work, so nobody can price it sight-unseen – treat a single number from a charger supplier with suspicion. Four things drive the cost: the kVA you can commit at the board, the cable run from that board to each bay including trenching and making good, the switchgear and protection at the charger, and on public bays the payment and network hardware. We size and quote the chargers plus the switchgear and cables that are ours to supply. Grid-side upgrades sit with your network operator and your local contractor, and we do not price work we do not do.
06 / Shipping

Export, packaging and landed cost

Hardware that arrives as a documentable shipment, not a mystery crate.

How are units packaged for long-haul shipping?
Individual cartons with mounting-kit insoles, five-ply export cartons and palletization on request; marking can follow your label spec.
Can you handle export documentation?
We prepare commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and the conformity file your customs or consultant requires.
Which shipping terms can you quote?
Ask for FOB, CIF or DDP pricing against your destination; the quotation lists the workable options with landed-cost notes for your logistics.
Can nameplate and labels follow local requirements?
On OEM programs, nameplate layout, warning labels and carton marking follow your specification.
07 / After-sales

Warranty, field failures and spare parts

Support that assumes a five-year site, not a one-year sale.

What warranty applies?
3 years standard on AC units and 2 years on DC power modules, extendable – with advance replacement within 48 h for logged failures.
What happens when a unit fails in the field?
Log the failure and a replacement ships ahead of the return under RMA. Spare-part cross-references and replacement guidance remain available for the full production life of each model.
How do firmware updates reach deployed units?
Over-the-air through the OCPP backend or service channel. Update windows are logged, and a unit must not lose power mid-flash – commissioning documentation covers the safe procedure.
Do you keep spare tethers, connectors and boards?
Yes. Tethers, connectors, holsters and internal boards are spare-referenced by model, so wear parts on an aging site get replaced without swapping the charger.
How long does a charger last, and what maintenance does it need?
The parts that wear are the tether, the connector and the holster – all spare-referenced by model, so a worn cable is replaced rather than the unit. On a DC cabinet, keep the air path and filters clear because forced cooling carries the load. Firmware reaches deployed units over the air through your OCPP backend. Every unit is logged against its serial number from test bench to carton, so a five-year-old site can still be identified and supported, and we hold spares for the production life of the model.
08 / Running a site

Costs, tariffs and the business case

What a charging budget has to answer before the hardware does.

Is commercial charging profitable?
It depends on utilisation and tariff, and we would rather say that than promise a return. A bay nobody parks at earns nothing; a bay at a destination where drivers stay 40 minutes earns on two lines – the session, and whatever they spend while parked. For workplaces and fleets the case is usually retention and duty cycle rather than per-kWh margin. What we control is the hardware side of that arithmetic: metering per unit, tariff rules in your CSMS tenant, and a power tier sized to the dwell instead of the most expensive option on the price list.
How do sites bill drivers?
Four models are common: per kWh, per minute, a flat session fee, or time-of-day pricing that pushes charging off peak. The rules live in the backend, not in the charger, so the same hardware serves free employee charging, guest billing on a room folio, or pay-at-pump in public. Our units ship with metering and OCPP 1.6J; the tariff structure is configured during provisioning against your tenant.
Do you handle payment at the charger?
On the DC range the cabinets carry card and QR payment with a dynamic display, plus a bilingual UI for transit sites. The reader mount, the display and the session signalling come with the unit; the acquiring relationship and settlement stay with your payment processor, which we connect during commissioning.

Question not covered here? Send the exact model, destination country and your backend name – engineering answers come back the same business day.