EV user solutions

What are the existing charging modes?

The EV Charging ecosystem is changing fast. Sometimes, you may feel a bit overwhelmed by the diversity of terms used and the options put forward to you. Do not worry; we are here to help make sense of all that! You need to keep in mind a few elements:

• What is your EV max onboard charging capacity? Yes, we are often not using the maximum available power in a charger as your car will be the limiting factor; make sure you buy a charger adapted to your EV’s onboard charger capacity.

• What is the type of plug/socket? Some countries like Singapore have specified a national standard, so make sure your charger comes with a Type 2 or CCS2 plug, and it should be ok!

• Where am I going to charge most of the time? This one is a bit tricky as it depends on which country you live in, the type of dwelling, and your daily commuting needs. Most people will be charging at home (that is where your car spends at least a third of a day, at work, or a destination of interest (shopping center, leisure address, etc.)

Knowing the above elements will allow you to find an optimal solution that fulfills your needs! When it comes to the charger, there are a few options; you have mobile chargers called Mode 2 charging and Fixed installations, called Mode 3 for AC and Mode 4 for DC. At an early stage, when the EV market is nascent, we recommend going for Mode 2 chargers to keep a flexible use of the chargers without hindering too much on other mobility users not yet owning an electric vehicle. As the volumes of EVs on the road increase, it is then justified to transition from a mobile model to a permanent installation as the usage rate of the permanently installed charger will justify the investment and the «freezing» of the parking lot. In any case, mobile chargers and fixed chargers are options that will co-exist as they satisfy different use cases. At ebeecharge, we have a complete range of solutions for you.