Zaptec EV charger
Zaptec EV charger - Why a good choice?
Zaptec is a fairly new and innovative company in charging solutions. The Norwegian company was founded in 2012 and is currently run by Kurt Østrem. At the moment, Zaptec has offices in 8 different countries and has just under 200 employees.
The company is always moving towards cleaner and greener technology for its charging solutions. The Norwegian brand's mission is to make electric charging accessible to everyone and to inspire people in this. Besides this mission, Zaptec is also known for its innovation and quality. The company is fully engaged in the latest charging technologies, such as bi-directional charging. With this innovation and quality, the company is a modern player in today's charging industry.
- Modern Scandinavian design
- Dynamic Load Balancing with P1 port
- 5-year warranty on all products
Popular Zaptec EV charger models
Zaptec currently offers only two popular models of Zaptec charging station, namely the Zaptec Go and the Zaptec Pro. Both Zaptec charge posts feature a sleek and modern design, but do differ in features and functions. Both charge posts also have access to the Zaptec Online Portal. For this, Zaptec has also developed its own app. We will look at each model individually below.
Zaptec Go
The Zaptec Go is the latest model from the company. Due to its small size and weight of only 1.3 KG, the charging station is in huge demand. It is a small, modern wallbox packed with features. It was launched in 2022. This Zaptec charging station features a type 2 socket and a charging capacity of up to 22 kW. The charger is suitable for both private and business use, in which it has a free choice of back-office. For business use, the Zaptec Go can therefore be set up completely according to your wishes. Furthermore, the Zaptec wallbox has 4G and Wifi connectivity and RFID locking is possible with the Zaptec RFID Key. Dynamic Load Balancing is also possible, in combination with the Tibber Pulse. This load balancer is connected to your P1 meter and takes into account your power consumption and possibly a dynamic energy contract.
Zaptec Pro
The Zaptec Pro is Zaptec's oldest but most comprehensive model. The Zaptec Pro is one of the few chargers ready for bi-directional charging. Furthermore, this charger is also hugely suitable for the business world, as it features multi-charge point load balancing. This means that an unlimited number of Zaptec Pros can be connected together and then power is distributed using Active Load Balancing. This could possibly be perfect for a charging plaza or business charging in your company's car park. Of course, the Zaptec Pro also features a MID meter, which makes business charging automatic and compliant. All necessary charging information can additionally be found in the Zaptec app.
Installation of a Zaptec EV charger
To give the best possible picture of the installation of a Zaptec charging station, we cover the installation of the Zaptec Go below. The installation of the Zaptec Go consists of steps. This Zaptec Wallbox has the following contents:
Mounting the charging station
First, remove the front plate. Then use the built-in spirit level to make sure the charging station hangs straight. Mount the charging station at least 0.9m off the ground.
Connect the power cable to the charging station
The Zaptec Go requires an earth leakage circuit breaker and earth leakage switch type A (30mA) for connection. The Zaptec Go offers 3 different access options, namely via bottom, top and back. These are labelled on the charging station as H, I and J, Then poke out the hole and gently pull down the cover to remove. Next, connect all wires and then press all terminals down firmly. When all wires are properly and securely fastened, you can put back the cover and turn on the switch.
Configure the charging station
Before you can start configuring, you need to install the Zaptec app. This can be downloaded from both the App and Google Play Store.
Completing installation
After completing the configuration, you can replace the faceplate and check that the status indicator lights white. If this is the case, the installation is almost successfully completed. If you want to change settings on the Zaptec Go, you can do so via the installed app.
In the app menu, select configure products and enter the PIN code. Then check that your charge point is online and that the charge post has the latest firmware update. Then test the operation of the RCD. If this also works, you're done. The Zaptec Go is then ready for use.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zaptec Key?
A Zaptec Key refers to a Zaptec RFID Key. With this Key, it is possible to start a charging session via your Zaptec Go or Zaptec Pro.
Do Zaptec charging stations have load balancing?
The current Zaptec Go and Zaptec Pro both feature Manual Load Balancing. This means that you can manually set the load balancing via the Zaptec app. Dynamic Load Balancing is optional after that, through the combination with the Tibber Pulse.
Does the Zaptec charging station work with solar panels?
Unfortunately, the Zaptec Go and the Zaptec Pro both do not include a connection to your solar panels.
How does the Zaptec Go Eco mode work?
The Zaptec Eco mode starts charging when your energy supplier's tariffs are at their lowest. This ensures you save on your energy bill.
Is Zaptec reliable?
With its 5-year warranty, Zaptec is one of the most reliable European brands in the charging station industry.
That's why you should buy a Zaptec EV charger
At Wallbox Discounter, we offer charging stations of the highest quality, backed by the best service. With these core values, we fit well with the Norwegian brand Zaptec. With A+ quality charging stations for both consumers and business customers, a charging station from Zaptec is definitely a good choice.