Charging your electric car at home is the most convenient and cheapest way to charge your vehicle, and it works out cheaper than filling a standard petrol/diesel car.
This blog will talk about one of the biggest electric car charging point manufacturers, Wallbox. We’ll delve into their product specifications, accessories, installation and aftercare to help find the perfect charging unit for your home.
About Wallbox
Wallbox is a leading energy management company that manufactures smart charging solutions for electric vehicles. Combining state-of-the-art technology with exceptional design, Wallbox creates a smart ecosystem that improves the way we manage, use and store energy. Created in 2015 and with its headquarters in Barcelona, Wallbox’ mission is to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles today to make a more sustainable use of energy tomorrow. Envisioning a world free of fossil fuels, Wallbox™ technology enables people to create, use and share renewable energy in ways they never imagined. It currently sells to more than 67 countries and employs over 500 people spread across offices in Europe, Asia, and America. During the first half of 2020, Wallbox completed a Series A round of investment of 23 million euros.
Wallbox Products & Specifications
Wallbox products include Level 2 AC chargers, the Pulsar Plus, Copper SB and Commander 2, for home and business applications, and DC fast chargers called the Supernova, for public applications.
Another product, called the Quasar, enables users to charge their electric vehicles and use the energy from the vehicle’s battery to power their home, business or send it back to the grid.
Wallbox Pulsar Plus
Pulsar Plus is our smallest yet powerful smart electric vehicle charger. It’s available with a variety of charging cables and power supplies, so it can charge any electric car up to 22 kW. Connect to the myWallbox app through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and take advantage of a full range of smart charging functions
Pulsar Plus General Specifications
| Model | Pulsar Plus |
| Colour | Matte Black |
| Cable length | 25ft |
| Charging protocol | SAE J1772 |
| Dimensions (without cable) | 7.8” x 7.9” x 3.9” |
| Weight (without cable) | 4.4lbs |
| Operating temperature | -22ºF to 104ºF |
| Storage temperature | -40ºF to 158ºF |
| Electrical safety | UL 2594, UL 2231 |
EMC compliance | FCC part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-003B / NMB-003B |
Pulsar Plus Electrical Specifications
| Maximum Charging power | 7.4 kW (1 Phase) / 22 kW (3 Phase) |
| Rated voltage AC ± 10% | 220 V to 240 V (7,4kW) 400 V (11kW and 22kW) |
| Rated Current | 32 A (7,4 kW – 1 Phase) 16 A (11 kW – 3 Phase) 32 A (22 kW – 3 Phase) |
| Cable section | 5×10 mm² |
| Configurable Current | From 6 A to rated current |
| Protection Rating | IP54 / IK08 |
| Residual Current Detection | DC 6 mA |
Pulsar Plus User Interface & Communications
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi / Bluetooth |
| User Identification | Wallbox App |
| User Interface | Wallbox App / myWallbox Portal |
| Charger Status Information | RGB LED / Wallbox App / myWallbox Portal |
| Included Features | Power Sharing |
| Optional Features | Power Boost / Dynamic Power Sharing / MID Meter |
| Communication Protocol | myWallbox / OCPP 1.6j |
Wallbox Copper SB
Wallbox Copper SB is designed to provide versatility, reliability and elegance for businesses looking to electrify their commercial parking.
The Copper SB charger guarantees EV drivers’ satisfaction thanks to its integrated socket, enabling EV charging for any electric vehicle on the market. Choose who accesses your charger with the RFID card reader and easily connect to the charger with the myWallbox app.
Copper SB General Specifications
| Charger | AC |
| Colour | Black |
| Connector type | Type 2 Socket |
| Charging mode | (IEC 61851-1) Mode 3 |
| Dimensions | 260 x 192 x 113 mm |
| Weight | 2kg |
| Operating Temperature | -25 ºC to 40 ºC |
| Standards CE mark | (LVD 2014/35/EU, EMCD 2014/30/EU),EC 61851-1, IEC 61851-21-2, IEC 62196-2 |
Copper SB Electrical Specifications
| Maximum Charging power | 7.4 kW (single-phase) / 22 kW (three-phase) |
| Rated voltage AC ± 10% | 400 V |
| Rated Current | 32 A ((Both Single-phase and three-phase) |
| Cable section | Up to 5x10mm2 |
| Configurable Current | From 6 A to rated current |
| Protection Rating | IP54 / IK10 |
| Residual Current Detection | DC 6 mA |
Copper SB User Interface & Communications
| Connectivity | 3G/4G connectivity (optional) / Wi-Fi / Ethernet / . Bluetooth |
| User Identification | RFID Card / myWallbox app |
| User Interface | myWallbox app & portal |
| Charger Status Information | RGB LED / myWallbox app & portal |
| Compatible Features | Power Sharing / Power Boost / Dynamic Power Sharing / MID Meter |
| Communication Protocol | myWallbox / OCPP 1.6j |
Wallbox Commander 2
Wallbox Commander 2 provides the easiest and shortest path towards smart electric vehicle charging for your business at the best price.
Combined with myWallbox for businesses, included at no additional cost, this EV charger for businesses reduces the overall investment in installation and power demand thanks to features like smart load management, lifetime operation support and activating charging as a revenue stream.
Commander 2 General Specifications
| Charger | AC |
| Colour | White or black |
| Connector type | Type 2 |
| Charging Mode | Mode 3 (IEC 61851-1) |
| Dimensions | 221x152x115 mm (without cable) |
| Weight | 2.4 kg (without cable) |
| Operating Temperature | -25 ºC to 40 ºC |
| Standards | CE mark (LVD 2014/35/EU, EMCD 2014/30/EU), EC 61851-1, IEC 61851-21-2, IEC 62196-2 |
Commander 2 Electrical Specifications
| Maximum Charging power | 7.4 kW (single-phase) / 22 kW (three-phase) |
| Rated voltage AC ± 10% | 400 V |
| Rated Current | 32 A (Both Single-phase and three-phase) |
| Cable section | Up to 5x10mm2 |
| Configurable Current | From 6 A to rated current |
| Protection Rating | IP54 / IK10 |
| Surge Category | CAT III |
| Residual Current Detection | DC 6 mA |
Commander 2 User Interface & Communications
| Connectivity | 3G/4G connectivity included* / Wi-Fi / Ethernet / Bluetooth |
| User Identification | PIN Code / RFID Card / myWallbox app |
| User Interface | Touchscreen / myWallbox app & portal |
| Charger Status Information | Touchscreen / RGB LED / myWallbox app & portal |
| Compatible Features | Power Sharing / Power Boost / Dynamic Power Sharing / MID Meter |
| Communication Protocol | myWallbox / OCPP 1.6j |
Wallbox Quasar
Wallbox Quasar was engineered to transform electric vehicles into powerful energy sources. The bidirectional charging technology lets you charge and discharge your EV, allowing you to power your home or the grid with your car battery. With Quasar, your EV battery is not just for driving, it also gives you extra energy to power your life.
Quasar General Specifications
| Charger | DC |
| Colour | Black |
| Connector type | CHAdeMO |
| Dimensions | 350 x 350 x 150 mm (without cable) |
| Weight | 15.5 kg (without cable) 22 kg (with cable) |
| Cable length | 5m |
Quasar User Interface & Communications
| Charging Status | Wi-Fi / Ethernet / Bluetooth / Optional: 3G-4G |
| User Identification | myWallbox app / RFID Card / Face Recognition |
| User Interface | myWallbox app / Gesture Control |
| Charger Status Information | Colour Screen / RGB LED |
| Communication Protocol | myWallbox |
Wallbox Supernova
Supernova is Wallbox’s next-generation DC fast-charger. Its higher efficiency and reliability maximise uptime, benefiting both electric vehicle drivers and charge point operators.
With the Supernova 60 kW, it adds up to 100 km of range, enough to cover the average urban daily needs in under 15 minutes, to be ready while drivers enjoy a refreshment, run a quick errand or shop for groceries. This makes it perfect for public charging in urban or interurban locations as well as semi-public parking lots (including supermarkets, shopping malls or fast-food restaurants).
MyWallbox Mobile App
MyWallbox mobile app allows you to monitor the status of your charger and control it remotely from anywhere, program your charging station to charge at cheaper rates, view real-time statistics and protect your charger by blocking it from unwanted use.
You can download MyWallbox Mobile App from the App Store, or Google Play.
Wallbox Warranty
Wallbox offers 2 years warranty (from the date of purchase), against defects in materials and workmanship.
During this period, Wallbox will either repair or replace, at its discretion, any defective product at no charge to the owner.
How to care for your Wallbox electric car charging station?
1. Get your home charging installed by an authorised installer
An EV charging point installation should be carried out by an experienced and certified installer who specialises in electric vehicles and chargers.
Hiring an OZEV authorised installer will be the safest option for your home and will save you money in the long run, as some EV charging points will lose their warranty if they’re not installed by a certified electrician.
An OZEV authorised installer could also advise you on the type of permission you’ll need (if any), and they can also assess if it’s safe to have an EV charging point at home, and which area of your home guarantees the maximum benefit.
Alternatively, you can simply fill out the WarmZilla Survey to get a quote and arrange the installation date in minutes. Plus, all our installers are OZEV authorised!
2. Register your home charging point warranty
A home charging point comes with a standard warranty on the product parts.
The majority of manufacturers require the charging point to be installed by an OZEV authorised and approved installer to ensure the warranty is valid.
FAQ
Wallbox products include Level 2 AC chargers, the Pulsar Plus, Copper SB and Commander 2, for home and business applications, and DC fast chargers called the Supernova, for public applications.
Another product, called the Quasar, enables users to charge their electric vehicles and use the energy from the vehicle’s battery to power their home, business or send it back to the grid.
