The accelerated push for electric vehicles across the country has led to a huge level of interest in electric vehicle charging stations to accommodate this growing demand. At Premier Lighting we are getting more and more of our every day lighting customers asking us how we can help with EV, from municipalities to multi-housing buildings.
Why Premier Lighting? As one of the leading processors of energy-saving rebates in the Twin Cities from energy companies like Xcel Energy, our clients trust us to provide guidance not only in lighting but also in maximizing available rebates. Premier Lighting also subcontracts lighting retrofit installs so it often makes sense to consider installing EV chargers at the same time as the retrofit is taking place. Consequently we have been approached by various EV charging station vendors to have Premier champion their solution.
Having seen BreezEV from Light Efficient Design in action, the early returns show that it clearly stands out from the rest. For one they have a strong understanding of the market that a lighting distributor would deal with; their product is catered towards retail, municipalities and multi-unit housing. Thus their main focus is with Level 2 charging stations which provide great value with charging times at 12 to 60 miles per hour from a 240V outlet. Level 2 chargers are compatible with every electric vehicle manufacturer!
Benefits for the companies that get them installed are numerous. Customizable charging costs which allows for dynamic pricing management, including employee discounts and customer-incentivized station management. Public charging costs offset energy costs with no hassle for all parties involved throughout the process thanks to the easy-to-use AmpUp software.
The BreezEV-L2A is a simple Level 2 charging station with no screen. 48A max output, can be adjusted to 40A, 32A or 16A. Sleek, compact, rugged design with IP65 rating for outdoor use. Flexible mounting either on a wall or optional pedestal accessories are available to suit your application. 40A and 48A cable sets are available in 12′, 18′ and 25′ lengths.
BreezEV-L2B is a step up from the L2A with best-in-class Smart EV charging network technology for private and public use. Integrated high-brightness 4.3″ LCD screen makes it user-friendly to operate. 4G LTE or Ethernet can be used with or without the AmpUp OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) cloud based EV charging management software. RFID card reader for user authentication if needed.
Various pedestal styles and configurations are available! Single or double-pedestal as well as back-to-back with cable management. Custom branding/advertising vinyl is available for these pedestals as well.
With all that said about the BreezEV system, one thing is for sure; the time to consider EV charging stations for your location is now! It’s not a matter of if, but when that these are commonplace. By going to the market now you can get a leg up on your competitors who don’t have an amenity like an EV charging station. Current rebates are significant so don’t hesitate to contact Premier Lighting today and let us find the best EV charging solution for your facility.