The Wallbox is an electrical device that makes it easy to charge an electric car, especially in home conditions or in shared garages. The Wallbox connects to the three-phase electricity supply and thus allows the electric car or plug-in hybrid to be charged faster and more conveniently than from a conventional 230 V power socket. ŠKODA offers customers three types of wallbox: the ŠKODA iV Charger, the ŠKODA iV Charger Connect and the ŠKODA iV Charger Connect+.
The basic version only supports faster charging and has no connectivity functions, so it is primarily intended for use in the private garage of a house. The ŠKODA Charger Connect version has an internet connection function via wi-fi or LAN cable, allowing the user to monitor the charging status, Wallbox occupancy and other parameters via a mobile app. At the same time, this Wallbox has an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader for user authorisation using a smart card. This means that the Wallbox can be used by multiple users – but charging on it is activated only by those who have the appropriate authorisation card (access can be set individually for users). This solution is suitable, for example, for shared underground garages, where it prevents unauthorised charging.
The most sophisticated ŠKODA iV Charger Connect+ also adds an LTE module for connection via mobile operator networks and a certified electricity meter to its technical arsenal, which enables the Wallbox operator to divide charging costs between individual users. This is also useful for anyone who charges a company car at home. because the data from the certified meter can be used by the employer to calculate the amount of reimbursement necessary for the vehicle’s electricity consumption.
Wallboxes can be ordered from ŠKODA dealers, who will also be happy to help with installation. An inspection of the installation site by a certified installation partner, known as a Home Check, will determine the complexity of the installation as a whole, which differs from customer to customer depending on the local conditions.
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