Enteligent, a company based in California, has begun accepting advance orders for a high-speed electric vehicle charger that runs on direct current (DC) and can be integrated with solar power systems to significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
Offered as a substitute for Level 2 AC chargers, the Enteligent TLCEV T1 EVSE reduces energy waste caused by the inefficiencies of converting DC power to AC and back to DC again, a problem that typically arises when a dedicated power supply is not available for the charger, according to the company.
Enteligent asserts that their innovative configuration is a pioneering achievement globally. It enables the installation of DC fast-charging locations where lower-power Level 2 charging was previously the norm. By linking chargers to solar panels, Enteligent argues that there is no requirement to connect them to the traditional power grid. This streamlines the process by reducing permitting and other complexities, while guaranteeing that electric vehicles are charged exclusively with renewable energy sources. Consequently, this initiative helps to decrease the carbon footprint associated with EV usage.
Enteligent announced that its devices are capable of facilitating rapid charging up to 12.5 kW and are equipped with either Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) or CCS-1 connectors. Customers can now reserve this configuration by placing a $250 refundable deposit, which will be deducted from the discounted “early bird” price of $2,249.
Enteligent also revealed that it had delivered a 25-kilowatt DC-to-DC bidirectional charger to a major logistics firm for charging electric delivery vehicles and had secured $6 million to advance commercialization efforts.
The use of solar-powered bidirectional charging can enable electric vehicles (EVs) to serve as a backup power source in emergencies. This capability is already available with Ford’s F-150 Lightning for residential applications, while General Motors has established a dedicated energy division to leverage bidirectional charging, which will soon be integrated across its EV lineup.