Jump to content
Ford Fusion Energi Forum

Bosch releases first sub-$450 L2 Charger


Energized
 Share

Recommended Posts

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130508005232/en/electric-vehicle/Bosch/charging-station

 

Bosch Introduces Power Max

 

 

First sub-$450 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station

Industry breakthrough Power Max combines fast 240V charging with increased affordability

 

 

http://www.pluginnow.com/power-max

 

 

Edited by Energized
Link to comment
Share on other sites

With only 16A (3.8kw) and a 12' cord, I think I'll pass and go with the ClipperCreek LCS-25. It's rated at 20A continuous (4.8kw) and has a 20' cord for $150 more.

The Energi has an onboard 3.3kW charger.  Having a 4.8kW chargepoint would not provide any added benefit over a 3.8kW one. 

 

If buying with a future BEV in mind, it would be better to go with a chargepoint capable of supporting a 6.6kw onboard charger.

Edited by Energized
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Agreed on the 12' being deal-killer.  I almost cancelled my Clipper Creek order when someone (mistakely) posted that it was a 16' cord.  Granted it might have still worked for my application, but just barely.  Situations/installations can change, and I don't yet know what re-sale value is for seemingly over-priced extension cords with an SAE connector are, but I imagine it's not good.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Looks like no option to purchase charger to install yourself or use your own electrician, so the $449 charger price is a little misleading.

 

Correction :

 

On the charger model page it states 3 year warranty with installation and 1 year without. So there may be a way to buy this without install.

Edited by newbeetle18t
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I agree whole heartedly, but the 12' cord really is a deal breaker.

 

If you don't have the need for more that 12' of cord than this one is for you.

Did I mention I got a 25 foot cord with the Levition. Thats over twice the length! And I am hoping that is enough reach for our next vehicle(A Full EV). Nissan Leaf charges from the front, Tesla from the rear, and others on this side or that, here or there. If I end up having to use a charging pad then the extra length will be for nothing.

Edited by FusionEnergi
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...