Technical buying guide

How to specify an AC EV charger that can actually ship.

Power alone does not define an EVSE SKU. Match the electrical system, connector, software, documentation and packaging to the target market before comparing price.

The five inputs

What a serious charger quotation needs.

01

Power and electrical

Starting configurations include 3.5kW, 7kW, 11.5kW and 22kW; confirm voltage, phase, frequency and protection per SKU.

02

Plug and vehicle interface

State the destination plug and vehicle connector requirement, including Type 2, J1772, NACS or another market variant.

03

Control and software

Confirm display, APP, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, OCPP version, backend/API ownership and energy-management requirements.

04

Compliance evidence

Ask for the exact declaration, test report or certificate coverage. A brochure claim is not a substitute for model-level evidence.

05

Commercial route

Quantity, sample plan, packaging, branding, warranty, spare parts, delivery window and destination-country responsibilities.

Document pack

What to request before launch.

The product profile supports a documented starting range. The exact SKU and market variant still need written review.

TechnicalData sheet, power and electrical variant, connector, dimensions, cable and protection details
SoftwareAPP or backend scope, OCPP version, API responsibility, language, account ownership and update process
ComplianceModel-specific declaration, test report, certificate number and covered variant
ExecutionSample, packaging, private-label artwork, MOQ, lead time, warranty and replacement process
Ready to qualify

Send the target market and power first.

A product link, local plug requirement or draft packaging brief is enough to start the document review.

Request a model review