Competition is good, but standardization is good too. As Tesla’s North American Charging Standard gradually becomes a true standard, drivers of Teslas and other EVs have more and more options for charging their NACS-capable EVs. The latest alternative to a Tesla-branded charger comes from EV charger manufacturer Emporia. The company’s new NACS Level 2 EV… Read more »
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Emporia launches program to simplify EV charger installation
US energy management technology company Emporia has launched a program designed to streamline the installation of Level 2 EV home chargers, which can involve a complex process of research and comparing installation companies to ensure that a home’s electrical limitations are properly assessed before a vehicle is purchased. Emporia is partnering with selected installers that… Read more »
Emporia launches Intelligent Load Management for its Level 2 EV chargers
Emporia, a Colorado-based smart home energy management company, has added Intelligent Load Management for Emporia EV Chargers to its portfolio of products. For homeowners with lower-capacity electrical panels—older panels are typically rated at 100 amps—installing a Level 2 EV charger is a challenge. Depending on an existing home’s setup and location, upgrading to a 200-amp… Read more »
EnergyHub adds Emporia to its EV platform
EnergyHub, a US provider of distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS), has partnered with Emporia, a US supplier of home energy products, to add the Emporia Level 2 EV Charger to EnergyHub’s platform, which is designed to enable utility customer participation in managed charging, behavioral charging and charging analytics programs. “We’re excited to roll out Emporia’s… Read more »
Emporia Energy unveils new low-priced Level 2 charger
Emporia Energy, a Colorado-based provider of home energy management technology (see our recent feature article), is pushing the EVSE price envelope with a new Level 2 charger priced at $399. “Competing chargers with similar specs, warranty, safety certifications and customer ratings are selling on Amazon for as much as $750,” said Emporia CEO Shawn McLaughlin…. Read more »
Emporia’s energy management system prepares for the bidirectional EV charging future
Total control of power usage: from solar to EV and back to the house. Bidirectional charging promises to completely transform the vehicle ownership experience. Once an EV can double as a stationary storage device, it will take its place as part of an energy ecosystem that includes rooftop solar and energy management—and could even become… Read more »
Emporia Energy and BREK Electronics to develop bidirectional EV charger
Energy management specialist Emporia Energy has partnered with BREK Electronics to develop a bidirectional EV charger that can transfer power from a vehicle to a building and/or the grid. The new product is scheduled to go on sale in North America in 2023 at a price under $1,500. BREK, which specializes in silicon carbide-based power… Read more »
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