10/11/11

Leviton and Ford Build snazzy new 240V home EV charger

Ford has teamed up with Leviton to create a charger for the 
forthcoming Ford Focus EV that will be arriving soon. With charging times of just 3 hours it is quite fast compared to the 7-8 it takes to charge the Nissan Leaf at home.


The Ford Electric Vehicle Home Charging Station provides up to 32 amps at 240 volts AC (7.7 kW output) – fully charging a Ford Focus Electric’s battery in a little over three hours, more than four times faster than the standard portable charger. The device’s energy-efficient design – the enclosure is made from nearly 60 percent recycled materials – features a low-energy standby power design, contributing to a 50 to 80 percent reduced carbon footprint.


The new Level 2 EV charging device, designed exclusively for Ford, is also compatible with 
all additional industry safety standards and recommended practices, including SAE 
J1772™ and NEC 625.
Ford Focus EV

1 comment:

  1. This faster and efficient cars should give the Focus EV a big advantage over the Leaf. Being able to charge your Ev quickly is important to many consumers.

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