Frankie Mellon, Managing Director at Rolec, looks at the reasons why EVO could provide your easiest installation yet.
Rolec has been manufacturing and supplying affordable EV charging to families and businesses globally for over 17 years. Throughout this time, we’ve kept our ear to the ground and listened to what our customers need.
This is why we continue to invest in developing technology that is both sophisticated and cost-effective, to provide people with the means to go electric, without sacrificing style or function.
With that being said, we’re excited to introduce our latest success: EVO. A fresh take on a familiar face, EVO is the newest member of our electric family. Affordable, modern, and compliant, it is the first of a new generation of home and light commercial chargers.
The Rolec advantage
At Rolec, we’ve built close relationships with our global team of electrical contractors, giving us unique insights into both our customers’ needs and preferences for creating a unit that is more installation-friendly than ever before.
EVO features a highly modular design with three key components: a base, a click-in module, and a cover that provides easy access for installers. This practical and efficient design allows for quick, hassle-free installation and configuration in as little as 15 minutes, while the CT clamp’s plug-and-play capability further reduces installation time.
Available in 7.4 kW and 22 kW models, it offers an easy-to-use, fully compatible charging solution for all EVs and PHEVs.
But, more than that, it’s a powerful and compact charger that makes itself at home in any setting. It’s equipped with a passive cooling system that uses an aluminium heat sink to guarantee a safe maximum charging rate, and a customisable LED indicator to display clear charging status, providing personalisation and enhanced accessibility.
Even before its official launch, EVO was turning heads, winning the Red Dot Award for Product Design 2024.
Smarter, more efficient charging
The EVO will always prioritise stable and efficient charging. Supporting dynamic load balancing as standard and 3-to-1 phase switching, the unit can adjust its charger output based on a property’s available electricity usage, preventing grid overload, optimising energy use, and protecting the power supply, for easy charging and peace of mind.
With three charging modes: CHARGE NOW (plug & go), ECO (solar + grid), and ECO+ (surplus solar only), EVO offers flexibility to suit any lifestyle.
The introduction of EVO also marks the arrival of a new way to solar charge. With the ECO+ smart solar feature, EVO can detect and allocate surplus solar energy generated from the home to charge an electric vehicle, creating an opportunity for zero-cost charging. Customers can drive on 100% free, renewable electricity – powering their daily commute, automatically.
Extended manufacturer’s warranty
Every detail is visible through the native EVO App. Users cab receive live updates on charging sessions, easily plan with the scheduled charging feature, and integrate smart tariffs to take advantage off-peak rates.
Alternatively, as with all Rolec units, users can opt to connect their charger to any OCPP-compatible App of their choice. We’re so confident in our product that we’re providing customers with an extended five-year manufacturer’s warranty.
We’re not here to play the game; we’re here to change it. Team Rolec has hit the ground running this year, by bringing a fresh take on a familiar face. Building on everything you loved about our popular QUBEV Smart unit, EVO introduces more advanced features, greater efficiency, and native OCPP compliance, setting a new standard for home EV charging.
The product is designed with installers and customers in mind, featuring a modern, compact design that fits seamlessly into any home. Its ECO+ smart solar capability allows users to harness surplus solar energy, promoting charging with 100% free, renewable electricity. With dynamic load balancing and intuitive App integration, EVO provides a powerful, efficient solution that can be tailored to a home’s specific needs.
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