Up subsequent within the InsideEVs EV charging station final evaluate sequence is the EV700, made by TurnOnGreen. The EV700 is a 32-amp EVSE that may ship as much as 7.7 kW to an electrical automobile.

It is also a plug-in unit and makes use of the NEMA 6-50 plug, in contrast to most pluggable charging stations at this time that use the NEMA 14-50 plug configuration, thought of by many because the trade commonplace. 

The TurnOnGreen EV700 charging station after unboxing

The EV700 does have an adjustable energy output that may be managed both by the touchscreen or from an app the place homeowners can set the facility output between 6-amps and 32-amps. Whereas charging on the full 32-amps the EV700 can add again roughly 22 to 32 miles of vary per hour, relying on how environment friendly the electrical automobile is.  

The outer case is metal and is NEMA 3 rated so it is appropriate for each indoor and out of doors use. It comes commonplace with an 18-foot cable, which is shorter than we usually wish to see. There’s a 24-foot optionally available cable improve, nevertheless it’s an costly choice. The 24-foot cable provides $120 to the price of the unit, which isn’t actually according to what optionally available longer cables normally price on charging stations. We expect TurnOnGreen ought to think about making an extended cable (20+ ft) commonplace. 

Whereas the EV700 is a WiFi and Bluetooth-connected smart-charger, it at the moment would not actually have lots of smart-charging options. There isn’t any charging session historical past so that you can view within the app and it is not Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant suitable. It is not but accepted for utility demand response packages and it hasn’t been Power Star accepted. 

Nonetheless, you’ll be able to management who makes use of the station and that is an vital characteristic to be used in condo complexes, workplaces, and different areas the place entry management is required. The EV700 might be configured in order that customers have to provoke the charging session by the app, or they are often assigned an RFID card (the unit comes with 2 of them) to show the station on. 

Moreover, as a result of it’s Bluetooth enabled, it may be utilized in parking buildings that do not have a WiFi connection. Customers simply must be shut sufficient to the station to connect with its Bluetooth sign and so long as they’re approved, can activate the station and use it.

Different notable options are an emergency cease button, the outer case is hinged and might be opened with a key which is supplied, its security licensed (TUV), and it comes commonplace with a 3-year guarantee.

The EV700 prices $620 however is at the moment on sale (10% off) on Amazon and is offered for the cheap value of $568.00.