There are many different variants of the solo charge family, with a wide variety of features. They are all based around the same compact circular design and mounting options, as detailed below.
Go to the Documentation section to download product datasheets and installation guides for all products.
This guide gives an overview of all features. There are many variants of the solo charge unit, each with a specific set of features. Please refer to the product data sheets for details on individual products.
J1772 gun
Connector is compatible with most EVs, such as Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi i-Miev, Toyota Prius, Citroen C-Zero
Gun holster
A gun holster can be mounted independently from the unit, giving the option to store the gun in the most convenient place – which may be some distance from the charge point
Tethered cable
Users don’t need to supply their own cable – simply drive up and plug in.
A generous 5m cable means the
charge socket can be reached on all
types of car
RFID card reader
An RFID card reader means that to
use the charge point users must swipe
a valid RFID card. This is useful for access control and for tracking energy use by user
Status LEDs
The unit displays different coloured light in the illumination zone to indicate Standby, Charging, Charge schedule set, or fault detected
Screen & buttons
Allows charge scheduling to be set on the unit. Charging can be set to overnight when energy is cheaper
PIN code locking
PIN code locking provides a simple way to prevent energy theft.
Energy metering
Energy meter located under door
Cable tidy
The 5m cable neatly wraps around the unit
Communications
A GPRS module allows communication with the POD Point Management System. Usage data can be viewed online, and commands and settings can be sent to the unit remotely
Slimline design
Solo charge units have a slimline aesthetic design, suitable for a broad range of locations
Safety
There are multiple safety cut-outs, including a user-resettable RCD under the front door