Leviton has announced the launch of EV Series Charging Stations with My Leviton app compatibility which will be available in Q1 2023.
The new series is said to include 32-, 48 and 80 Amp Level 2 charging stations that can power any electric vehicle in North America. Users are able to take control of their entire home using the My Leviton ecosystem.
“We’re really excited about this EVSE launch. Not only is it expanding the portfolios for two of Leviton’s key brands, but it is also providing residential EV owners with a completely new smart home experience,” said Andrew Taddoni, director of EVSE business development and product management, Leviton commercial & industrial.
The company have revealed features of the My Leviton App which allows users to remotely view the status of the charging station and when it is ready to charge, in an active charging session or when a session has ended.
Additionally, the app will notify of any fault that occurs during a charging session. The release stated that the “My Leviton app allows for control of the Leviton Smart Load Center and the Decora Smart™ Wi-Fi product lines, letting users perform actions such as viewing real-time load center energy consumption and scheduling lighting scenes”.
The EV series will also be able to integrate with other Leviton electrical infrastructure solutions, including surge protection devices.
The company has noted that the series was re-designed to feature a sleek look and feel, a new Energy Star rating and higher amperages for faster vehicle charging. With a water-resistant enclosure rated NEMA Type 3R, the stations can be installed in a garage or outdoors safely and securely.
Press release: Leviton