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BLOG EV Charging Choosing the Right EV Charger for Your Home Chloe Sharp 12 December 2023 at 15:36:53 EVs have arrived and they are here to stay, so whether you’re a die hard EV enthusiast, or a late adopter, finding a car charger that works for you is soon to be on your list of things to do. Right under ‘buy bread’ and above ‘find the meaning of life’. And like the rest of us, you’re looking for that Goldilocks moment where you’ll find an EV charger that’s ‘just right!’ But there are more models on the market than there are in the latest edition of Vogue, so where do you begin? We’ve created this guide to help you find an EV car charger that ticks all your boxes. Keep reading to find out more... Charging Speed The first thing you need to consider when choosing a charger is where you plan to have it installed. As different spaces will have a different level of traffic to the area. For example, a home charger is likely to only be used by you and often only once a day (overnight) whereas a workplace charger or a charger located in a residential estate is likely to be used by a number of different electric vehicles, and subject to a greater level of wear and tear. This also helps you make a decision on charging speed. Realistically for a home charger, anything around the 7kW mark is going to do the job, since you are likely to plug in for 8-hours overnight and do relatively low mileage during the week. In this scenario, a higher-powered charger may actually do more harm than good. As they would be putting more strain on the battery than is needed. So we recommend that you don’t over-shoot your charging needs. We know you’ve been worked into a frenzy by media outlets that your EV’s range will be the cause of a lot of stress and range anxiety, but in actuality, the range of EVs on the market currently is about 3X your weekly average mileage . So you can breathe a little sigh of relief. Tethered vs Untethered One of the main considerations when choosing a charger is something you might not have even thought about; are you ready to be tied down? Or more simply, do you want a tethered or untethered unit? At this point, you may be wondering ‘what is the difference between a tethered and untethered EV charger?’ Basically, it just means that the charging cable will either be separate from or connected to your charger. Tethered chargers are generally the most convenient option, since you’re never going to lose your cable, and for that reason tend to be the most popular option for home chargers. They also mean that you are less likely to end up in a situation where you are half-way across the country and don’t have a charging cable (since you can keep the one that came with your new shiny EV in the boot). On the other hand, untethered options give you more flexibility and are better suited to higher traffic areas such as workplaces or for public charging, as visitors won’t be limited by only one type of connector. But they also have benefits for the homeowners, since they are also a lot cleaner and less obtrusive. So you don’t have to navigate an obstacle course of wires when trying to power up. Do looks really matter? Some of you might look at the heading of this section and think, ‘of course not, don’t be ridiculous’ and as much as I applaud you for your practicality and blindness to shiny objects, respectfully - that couldn’t be us. For those lucky enough to install their charger in their garage, out-of-site and therefore open to limitless potential, this maybe isn’t for you. But, for the rest of us (who will be displaying our car chargers on exterior walls for the whole world and all our neighbours to see) finding a charger that isn’t an eyesore is a big win. There are thankfully a lot more options for stylish chargers on the market now, an array of colours and shapes and also some completely customisable options to look out for. The world is your charging oyster. Installation Costs Without getting too technical, there are some installation requirements that you will need to consider before deciding on a chargepoint. Most of which relate to your house’s electrical supply. A fully qualified and experienced EV chargepoint installer will be able to give you the best advice on what would work for your specific location and based on their assessment they will give you an accurate cost for your installation. On average, installing a chargepoint is going to cost between £500 to £1000 but this may be more if, for example, your installer needs to dig subterranean cable routes or navigate any unexpected factors. We advise that you look into getting a quote from an installer before you buy your new chargepoint if this cost is something that you are concerned about. Will my EV Charger work with Solar? In short, yes. But not all chargers are created equal, and some models may not be compatible with your solar array. You will need to pay attention to the listed features for each chargepoint you are considering to see if it will work for you and your needs. This feature can also be app-dependent so make sure to ask the chargepoint supplier if this is a potential option for you. Well, that’s all for now folks. We hope that this guide has given you some of the answers you need to start your EV journey with confidence. Learn more about our range of home chargers PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts The QUBEV just got smarter One Charger, Two Outlets, Unlimited Style What Grants are Available to Renters and Flat Owners with Electric Cars?

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Home Site Structure Support Site Structure What is OCPP? Sales Support Charging at Workplaces What is OCPP? OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) is simply a language that allows compliant EV charging points and back office management systems to communicate seamlessly with one another. OCPP is a popular, worldwide industry-wide standard, allowing interoperability between EV charging points, back office management systems and electric vehicles. Our OpenCharge range of workplace/commercial electric vehicle charging points are all OCPP 1.6 compliant, meaning that your workplace can benefit from complete control and flexibility over your charging points. This also means that you can connect to any OCPP compliant smart back-office management system in the world. Learn more about what OCPP is and how it can benefit your business. 10 February 2022 Last updated: Related Support Can I generate revenue by offering electric vehicle charging to the public? How do I find Rolec’s public electric vehicle charging points? Are there any grants available for workplaces? What are the different types of charging connectors?

BLOG EV Charging Welcoming the UltraCharge 160, for future-thinking businesses Chloe Sharp 1 February 2023 at 15:09:37 As I’m sure you’ve heard, the UK government has set out a goal to reach a total nationwide carbon emission of net zero by 2050. By far one of the most impactful ways to achieve this is to start the transition to electric vehicles . To this point, all new vehicles sold in the UK past 2030 must be fully battery-electric. By switching to fossil fuel-free vehicles by 2030 (2050 for HGVs), the aim is to tackle the 21% of emission produced from cars, vans, and HGVs in the UK. However, to realistically achieve this, EV infrastructure needs to expand, with the Climate Change Committee (CCC) estimating that the UK alone will need 325,000 total public charge points. Our newest chargepoint, the ULTRACHARGE 160, has been designed with this in mind, giving power to future thinking businesses. The ULTRACHARGE 160 is our most economical unit to date, with a unique scalable, modular design custom-built to grow with your needs. Offering DC charging capabilities of up to 160kW and a continuous power output segment of 300-1000v - providing a charge of up to 80% in around 20 minutes. Optimising speed to provide you with a significant increase in revenue potential. Making the ULTRACHARGE 160 the optimal choice for public, fleet and highway infrastructure developments. Not only does the unit have the capacity to charge 2 vehicles simultaneously, the ULTRACHARGE 160 is also capable of supporting the charging requirements of not only standard EVs, but also expanding to include larger commercial vehicles such as HGVs and buses. Its wide output range switches automatically according to the vehicles’ requirements. All of which can be configured in relation to your site’s unique power limitations and adjusted in real time with the help of the unit’s dynamic power sharing function. Which allocates power equally to each vehicle depending on the site’s power provision as well as vehicle demand; automatically diverting 100% of its output once one vehicle reaches full charge. If there’s one thing that working in the EV industry has taught us, it’s that changes can happen quickly and unexpectedly. With this in mind, if/when your needs change, you can easily upgrade your unit by increasing the number of power modules. Purpose-designed to expand our range of power offerings from just 60kW to 160kW in 20kW increments. Giving you the power to customise your energy at a rate that suits you. You can also further customise your unit with our bespoke chargepoint branding services, tailoring it by adding your brand colours and logo to make them as much a part of your business as they are ours. As with all our units, the ULTRACHARGE 160 comes with 4G and ethernet connectivity as standard. It is also OCPP1.6 compliant, making it easy for you to manage your unit through any compatible back-office, such as our own VendElectric and other preferred back-office partners (like MONTA, Fuuse and ChargePlace Scotland). So that you can receive real-time data on usage, CO2 emissions and revenue. The integrated RFID/NPC/contactless payment terminal gives EV drivers a direct and app-less way to pay. We designed ULTRACHARGE 160 to suit fleets of all sizes, meaning it is compatible with a multitude of different operational methods; choose from simple plug & charge, RFID or app-controlled access. Allowing you to track your staff or fleet’s activity and usage. As well as over-the-air firmware and software updates to further future-proof your unit. Still curious? Click here to find out more information about the UltraCharge 160. To place an order, please contact enquiries@rolecserv.co.uk PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts Rolec and Sinexcel partner up to bring affordable DC charging to the UK One Charger, Two Outlets, Unlimited Style New Smart Charge Point Regulations

BLOG EV Charging Making it all happen: The R&D team keeping us plugged in to EV innovation. Chloe Sharp 4 April 2023 at 14:24:01 In January last year, we started enquiring about opening our very own research and development centre in Nottingham University Science Park. Ian Griffiths, Technical Director at Rolec Services, talks about this process. “Given the fast pace of innovation and regulatory change within the EV industry,” developing a dedicated site for renewed growth was paramount and exploring the future of EV in-house “has placed Rolec in a strong position to weather disruptions in global trade, capture the best talent, and react quickly to new market opportunities.” Something that has already proved its value to us tenfold. Specifically with the introduction of the Smart Charge Point regulations in June 2022. As the UK government set out to make charge points more user-friendly and intuitive, the rest of the world was in the midst of a component shortage, impacted in part by the war in Ukraine. Leaving the EV industry bottlenecked. So… whilst everyone was looking globally to find a solution, we stayed closer to home. Taking on the undertaking of designing our own EV Controller and Smart Communications Module and investing in a British manufacturer to help turn these ideas into reality. But let’s take a step back for a minute and really focus on the process, from deciding we want to create our own components to bespoke circuit boards fitted into each and every unit that leaves our factory. Set against a backdrop of “geopolitical movement and global component constraints,” the team began researching (and developing…) a solution. Creating something that would bridge the gap between chargepoint and user. In a nutshell, it means you can communicate with your unit via app, schedule charging for off-peak hours and have full transparency over your energy usage. Communication is then also available between the charge point and your house to facilitate dynamic load balancing, which monitors electricity usage on your home circuit and downgrades accordingly. With this all worked out, all that was left was to turn concept into product. And for this, it was important to us to work with a team that maintained our standards and aligned with our values as British manufacturers. On top of that, they also had to work reflexively with our R&D team and have the capacity to manufacture to meet demand. You could say we were looking for someone who could give us Smart Made Simple… and SMS, “who facilitate rapid prototyping and volume manufacture,” immediately showed up on our radar. We’ve been working with SMS for a year now and ever since it’s been the perfect match. Our R&D team “has worked closely alongside SMS to ensure our new Smart charging technology is designed for manufacture to the highest quality standards.” PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts The QUBEV just got smarter New Smart Charge Point Regulations A Housing Developer's Guide to the Part S Regulations

NEWS EV Charging Rolec Services Acquires VendElectric and Group Manager ​ 12 December 2023 at 11:07:41 The UK’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicle chargepoints, Rolec Services has acquired the VendElectric charging network and the Group Manager charging network The acquisition of the VendElectric and Group Manager charging networks by Rolec Services Ltd significantly expands the UK manufacturer’s existing portfolio of EV charging and back office management solutions. Rolec’s acquisition of the two charging platforms from Teckpro Ltd is a progressive move forward which compliments and comfortably integrates with their existing nationwide EV charging solutions. Rolec commented: “Incorporating the VendElectric and Group Manager EV charging platforms into our existing portfolio further strengthens our overall EV charging offering and provides our customers with an increased variety of EV charging solutions to choose from.” This acquisition will also expand Rolec’s in-house capabilities with the inclusion of VendElectric’s technical team as well as the introduction of new technologies and technical advancements, enabling Rolec to reach a wider customer base and provide a greater range of services, covering all aspects of EV charging and back-office management services. Offering a complete all-encompassing EV charging solution, the amalgamation of Rolec’s UK manufactured charging hardware and its innovative back office management software presents an exciting future for the company and EV charging industry alike. The acquisition of VendElectric and Group Manager is undoubtably perfect timing as the nation prepares for a UK-wide charging infrastructure strategy. Rolec currently manages thousands of charging points on its network throughout the UK, including locations such as: Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Anglian Water Authority, Battersea Power Station Development, JCT600, DHL, Perry’s Motor, Stoneacre Motor Group and many more. Kieron Alsop, Managing Director at Rolec Services commented: “I am delighted to be introducing the VendElectric and Group Manager charging networks into Rolec’s existing portfolio of EV charging and back office management solutions which is clearly an exciting addition to Rolec. I am particularly pleased to welcome VendElectric’s technical team on board which will further strengthen our inhouse capabilities and enable us to scale up our services and solutions as the EV charging industry evolves. As an organisation we are always looking to improve and enhance our EV charging portfolio and are also actively seeking to acquire further companies as and when the opportunity arises”. For more about the VendElectric back office management system PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts Rolec Provides Over 1,000 EV Charging Points for Kia UK. Introducing the new EV OpenCharge range 200,000 EV Chargepoints Installed Worldwide

BLOG EV Charging Rolec and Monta; Making EV Charging a Whole Lot Better Chloe Sharp 20 November 2023 at 13:55:34 Whatever we can do to make your business’ transition to clean transport easier, we’re on it. We actively engage with our customers to understand their needs and challenges. A recurring concern we’ve noticed is the desire for better integration between EV charging hardware and software. Currently they seem to function independently, but it doesn’t have to be like this, right? Right. As part of our ongoing relationship with EV software provider Monta , we are making life that little bit easier. Tasking ourselves with taking apart every step of EV adoption and either simplifying it or making it better. So, to get things started we went all the way to the beginning. The genesis of the chargepoint, if you will. Quicker, easier and smarter installation: We already manufacture all our chargepoints in the UK at our custom-built factory in Lincolnshire (across the car park from my desk, actually). So, we get a behind-the-scenes look at every single step an EV charger takes before it reaches you. On one of our behind-the-scenes snooping sessions, someone asked the question: ‘what more could we be doing?’ And on that day, history was made… Ok, that’s a little dramatic, but it did kickstart some intense brainstorming for the team. And soon, our brainboxes had come up with a solution; we were able to offer pre-onboarding to Monta. The biggest benefit? For larger projects, the installer would receive an invite to the ‘Installer Job’ on the Monta portal once units were dispatched to them. Where the entire network of chargepoints would be uploaded and waiting. No more manually entering the serial number for each unit, now the installation can be more about installing and less about admin. Cost savings and support if things go wrong: Choosing Rolec and Monta means choosing the most competitive pricing in the industry. Not too shabby right? And this comes paired with Monta’s feature-packed Enterprise Plan, reduced transaction fees and subscription costs – so more of your profit can be converted to revenue, without missing out on the advanced features that make managing your chargepoint smart. If we were to tell you the full list of features you get by pairing up with Rolec and Monta, we’d be here for an age. But we do have time to highlight some of the stars of the show: · 24/7 support via email, chat, or phone, so (as Shakira said) ‘whenever, wherever’ you can reach someone who can help. · Work from home charging - charge at home while you work from home with Monta’s ‘Sponsor a Chargepoint’ feature. All charging expenses can be managed through a shared company wallet, keeping everything accurate and in one place. How convenient. · Smart queue and booking facility – have even more control over your charging network, schedule charging for your fleet vehicles, reserve chargepoints for those that need more power and manage your vehicles all through Monta. · Dynamic and scheduled pricing tariffs – lately, the cost of electricity seems to change minute by minute and so do our energy needs. Monta’s platform lets you take advantage of fully flexible pricing; set charging pricing based on the hour-by-hour price of electricity and schedule pricing to change during set hours. For more information about how the Monta back-office mananagement platform click here PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts Rolec and Monta join forces to deliver over 20,000 connected EV charge points in 2023 Rolec EV Named Official Charging Partner for Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre Creating a Fleet Electrification Roadmap

Home Site Structure EV Charging Site Structure EV Charging Product Ranges Site Structure ULTRACHARGE 30 ULTRACHARGE 30 Intelligent rapid EV charging station A compact and cost-effective DC rapid charging solution for businesses offering EV charging to their customers and/or fleet. Offering up to 30kW charging speed, the ULTRACHARGE 30 makes for a powerful, yet low investment DC charging option for businesses. The slim and robust design also maximises space limitations, whilst still easy to install, maintain and service. Conforms to the ISO 15118 Plug & Charge and PAS 1899 accessible charging standards. VIEW DATA SHEET ENQUIRE NOW Future-proof & feature rich Plug & charge, mobile app, or RFID controlled charging Offers 1x DC charging output Up to 30kW charging speeds OCPP 1.6 compliant (OCPP 2.0.1 upgradable) Over-the-air firmware / software updates Supports static and dynamic load management 8" HD user interface touch screen with advertising capability 4G / Ethernet connectivity 96% Peak efficiency Ultrawide constant power output voltage range 375V – 1000V Under/overvoltage, DC overcurrent, over-temp & surge protection 5m 80A rated charging cables (4.5m external) capable of delivering 30kW charge rate to a standard 400V vehicle Optional 7m cables also available (6.5m external) Optional RFID / NFC / contactless card payment terminal Optional single or dual pedestal mounting available Conforms with PAS 1899 accessible charging standard* Strong and durable IP55 / IK10 rated Stocked in the UK by Rolec EV *When installed at the specified height KEY FEATURES Up to 30kW charging speeds OCPP 1.6 compliant Supports dynamic load management ISO 15118 Plug & Charge compliant App / RFID / & optional contactless controlled PAS 1899 accessible charging standard AN INNOVATIVE DC RAPID EV CHARGING SOLUTION, FOR FUTURE THINKING BUSINESSES SUITABLE FOR FLEETS WORKPLACES DEALERSHIPS CAR PARKS SPECIFICATIONS MATERIALS All-weather powder-coated stainless steel enclosure ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS 550mm (W) 700mm (H) 200mm (D) WEIGHT < 65kg EV CHARGING COMPLIANCE EN 61851, IEC 62196, DIN 70121, ISO 15118 Plug & Charge, PAS 1899:2022 PROTECTION Undervoltage & overvoltage protection, DC overcurrent protection, Over temperature protection, Surge protection device, Emergency stop button, Supports static and dynamic load management (software configurable) (may require additional hardware) OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES • EVAD5600 | Add contactless payment terminal • EVAD7010 | UltraCharge 30 mounting pedestal • EVAD7020 | UltraCharge 30 dual mounting pedestal • GMUC0010 | Ground mounting base • EVAD7030 | Upgrade to 7m (6.5m external) 80A rated cable • EVCB0020 | Root mount protection barrier – 48mm • EVCB0040 | Surface mount protection barrier – 48mm • RFID0010 | RFID card • RFID0020 | RFID fob • EVPS0010 | EV parking sign – A4 landscape (Other sizes are available) • ACSR0520 | Perific Fuse Protection Device with 3x 900A up to 36mm² Current Sensors • ACSR0530 | Perific Fuse Protection Device with 3x 900A up to 100mm² Current Sensors • COMM5000 | Factory configuration & pre-commissioning service (per unit) • Branding & colour options available NEED AN INSTALLATION SERVICE? Contact us today if your project requires installation. Our dedicated support team will connect you with a local installation partner. Rest assured, Rolec will provide expert support throughout your project. Are you an installer and want to become Rolec approved? Click here to learn how Product Enquiry Form Need help finding the right solution? ENQUIRE NOW Please complete the form and one of our experts will be in touch to discuss your EV charging requirements. I am...* An Individual A Company Next RELATED PRODUCTS ULTRACHARGE 80 LEARN MORE ULTRACHARGE 160 LEARN MORE SECURICHARGE LEARN MORE PRODUCT CODES EVDC7010 EVAD7010 EVAD7020 GMUC0010 EVAD7030

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