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Inside EVSE

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  Inside EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) provides a connection between EVs and the power they need to charge their batteries. Although the EVSE is commonly called a charging station, this term is not technically accurate because the actual charging components are inside the vehicle. Established by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the most common types of charging stations being installed today are the: SAE Level 2  (equivalent to International Electrotechnical Commission [IEC] Mode 3): A level with a 240V single-phase, 19.2kW, and up to 80A (typically 32A) for residential and commercial use. SAE Level 3  (equivalent to IEC Mode 4): A level also called  Direct Current Fast Charge (DCFC)  with 200–600V DC , up to 240kW, and 400A for commercial use. In North America, an EV typically comes with a Level 1 portable charging station designed to plug into a standard 120V power supply or with a Level 2 portable unit. However, there are many other configurations of reside

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment/System

  Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment/System Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) supplies electricity  to an electric vehicle (EV). Commonly called charging stations or charging docks, they provide electric power to the vehicle and use that to recharge the vehicle's batteries. EVSE systems include the electrical conductors, related equipment, software, and communications protocols that deliver energy efficiently and safely to the vehicle. EVSE equipment is classified as Level 1 (120 volts AC), Level 2 (240 volts, AC), and DC Fast Charger (480 volts DC and higher). NEMA Members encourage the development of the EVSE market and educate the market on the features and values of EVSE infrastructure around the world by:​ Including EVSE requirements in codes, rating systems, and Standards Advocating for unified industry positions on legislative and regulatory issues that are favorable to EV and EVSE adoption at local, state, and national levels Collaborating with EVSE sales channel part