In recent years we have seen a surge in the amount of electrical vehicles hitting the road in Australia. With this explosion has come the need for EV charging points in order to keep everyone on the road. According to the Electric Vehicle Council there are already over 200 fast and ultrafast DC charging locations up and operations with many more AC charges also available to the public.
If you have been on the fence about getting your own electric vehicle there are most certainly some facts you should be aware of. The first is that major auto manufacturers are already announcing they are phasing out the sale of combustion vehicles in the next 10 years. Some of these companies include GM, Volvo, Volkswagen and Jaguar Land Rover.
This is a clear indication that electric vehicles are going to be taking a key role in transport. They offer a variety of advantages over traditional combustion vehicles and usually the most common concern is that of range. The most basic EV can travel around 300km in one charge. A more premium model can expect to travel over 600km.
This is a pretty robust range and when you consider the average Australian drives 36km per day it becomes clear that the fear of being caught without charge is not exactly warranted. Running on electricity also presents 2 additional major benefits. EV’s can save the average Aussie around $1600 per year in fuel costs. That is nothing to sneeze at and the idea that a car can recoup its costs is almost unheard of for non-commercial drivers.
The second benefit of running on electricity is the synergy between EV’s and solar. It would be quite a task to mine and process oil to fuel a car but solar is easily attainable and is becoming standard for Australian homes. If we reduce or eliminate our energy bill through solar we push the savings an EV gives us even further.
Delta brings over 40 years of experience in the development and deployment of power technologies to the EV charging game. They provide several charging solutions such as AC, quick charging DC and site management systems for larger operations such as fuel stations. Their EV chargers have a power efficiency of up to 94% and have support for system integration.
Safety is a key issue when dealing with electricity and this is paramount when it comes to residential products. Delta EV chargers have received global safety certifications such as UL, IEC, CHAdeMO, CQC and CNS. While this does seem like quite a number of random letters they all serve to make sure the end user is safe while using their EV charging solutions.
The AC Mini Plus is a compact, simple EV charger that comes with both Type-1 and Type-2 charging interfaces. Having the ability to service both types of charging port gives you flexibility in purchase options for multi-vehicle homes.
It features a clear and straightforward interface for easy use and RFID for charging authentication to prevent unwanted use. The waterproof IP55 enclosure means it can be installed outside if need be which gives you great flexibility.
It is able to integrate with a backend system via 3G or wifi which also gives remote access to the unit via a mobile app. The Mini Plus is a breeze to install and has an adjustable operating current to what the available amperage is at the point of installation.
A step up from the AC Mini, the DC Wallbox has a power output of up to 25kW with 94% efficiency. It can support CCS and/or CHAdeMO standard outputs for increased versatility. This is important as the DC Wallbox is better suited to apartment buildings and commercial spaces where many vehicles may be parked.
The Wallbox is modular in design with pluggable power modules letting you adapt to current demand as it increases without committing from the start. This is handy for body corporate situations where expansions can be discussed as more and more electrical vehicles take the road.
It has RFID user authentication so the unit can be locked down for those that do not live / work at the property as well as a mobile app that can be used to gain access. Backend monitoring can also be carried out in order to ascertain useful usage data.
If you are interested in getting an EV charger installed in your home and would like to know more about pricing for the Delta EV charger range of products give us a call on 1800 255 474. We feel it pairs perfectly with a residential solar power system and our consultants are on hand to answer any questions you might have.
Should you wish to contact us online click here to do so. We can get back to you via your preferred contact method and time to discuss your options. Note that while we think the addition of a solar power system only further boosts the potential savings gained from buying an electric vehicle, we supply and install EV chargers regardless of having a solar system.
