Should you buy an EV charger with OCPP?

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TLDR: Yes. [Read more…]

Battle Royale Of EV Charger Warranties: Who Will Be Crowned Champion?

Ronald in boxing garb surrounded by EV chargers and warranty documents

I have 11 EV charger warranties, and I will make them fight. [Read more…]

Should You Buy A Tesla Wall Connector As Your EV Charger?

A Tesla Wall Connector EV charger installed

As an EV enthusiast and perhaps a Tesla aficionado, you may have mulled over the question: “Is investing in a Tesla Wall Connector as my home EV charger the right move?” [Read more…]

Thinking Of Installing EV Chargers At Work? Read This First


Say Hello to the Future of Workplace Amenities – The EV Charger [Read more…]

The Fronius Wattpilot Warranty: It’s Too Short

Fronius Wattpilot and a 2-year warranty badge

This is a deep dive into the Fronius Wattpilot EV charger warranty.  If you don’t know what that is, it’s a device for charging EVs. 

There is nothing especially wrong with the warranty Fronius provides — except that it’s too short.  The Wattpilot warranty is only two years. [Read more…]

Queensland’s EV Super Highway To Almost Double Charger Locations

artist's impression of an ev charger at Airlie beach

AI artist’s impression

Queensland will add 44 EV chargers in more than 30 towns, co-funded by $10 million from the state government and several charger operators. [Read more…]

EV Council: Don’t Over-Regulate Charge Station Cyber-Security

hacker at a public EV charger

The Electric Vehicle (EV) Council has recently appealed to the Australian federal government to exclude EV charging stations from the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SoCI) regulations. [Read more…]

Zappi EV Charger Hack (And Why I Wouldn’t Do It)

Zappi EV Charger Hack

DIY Load Control Is Tempting. Please Don’t Do It.

An enthusiastic reader recently contacted SolarQuotes with some information on how a small modification could control a myenergi zappi EV charger via wifi to take advantage of low-tariff electricity. While I commend him on his ingenuity, I question whether the benefits are worth the risks. After reading this story, you can make up your own mind. [Read more…]

Beyond Tesla: An Australian Installer’s Take On EV Chargers

It’s early days for most Australian electricians when it comes to deciding which EV chargers they will offer going forward.

Several strong contenders emerge based on discussions with fellow electricians, but surprisingly, despite its reasonable price and quality construction, Tesla’s wall charger isn’t at the forefront. Lacking smart features, the Tesla charger misses the opportunity to be an obvious choice in the market. [Read more…]

Supercharge Your Home: Ultimate Guide To Charging Multiple EVs

Managing charging multiple electric vehicles

If you’re living in a household of multiple EV owners or looking to the future where this may be the case, some planning will go a long way to ensure no one runs out of juice. [Read more…]

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