[freddym]

Hi all

get my first EV later this week ! Zoe 50 R135 rapid charge. Forgive the stupid question but I did search the forum and couldn’t find an answer.
Will my Zoe charge okay with a Project EV Pro earth charger ? I have read lots of comments about the Zoe being very intolerant of a poor earth.
My charger installer recommended the Pro Earth. Just hope it will work ! Anything I need to be aware of ?
Many thanks

Can your installer provide a datasheet for the exact model he is recommending. Post it on this forum

 

[freddym]

Here is the link he sent to me, non RFID version. Thanks for replying

Missing link?

 

[freddym]

Sorry, was too hasty with the send. Not the RFID version.

https://www.projectev.co.uk/uploads/07S-SE.pdf

Based on the datasheet alone, I see the following deficiencies

1/ No IK (impact energy) rating specified. How Robust?
2/ No explicit mention of PEN loss (loss of combined DNO neutral/earth) protection
3/ It doesn't state the product design standards other than IEC 62196-2,Type 2. The CE mark might/would only apply against this standard.

4/ The internet security would need to be investigated separately

 

[freddym]

The Pro Earth model does have open PEN fault protection. Not sure about impact resistance, but then most charge points aren't as impact resistant as they are supposed to be. Pretty sure there are only one or two makes that meet that requirement, but no one seems to enforce it.

It's a cheap and nasty EVSE, don't expect too much.

 

[freddym]

Thanks all for the discussion and replies.

Hi, seems you have some comfort from the various replies.

Given that the datasheet has a dearth of information regarding the standards that apply to some safety critical aspects, eg the RCD functionality and the issue as to whether the CE ( CHINESE EXPORT ?) actually means anything at all with regard to this same functionality, on-site testing is an area that needs care. Obviously onsite testing is not a substitute for proper design ( of say RCDs) and you might find that the installation contractor is not keen to highlight problems with kit he has himself supplied. As usual, go into these things with your eyes open.