While this kind of durability seems like a parlor trick, it’s super practical considering that these units are sometimes left straddling the garage, and prominently placed in the pathways of vehicle tires. The unit is IP67 rated for dust and water resistance, and is tough enough to be run over with a 5,000 lb electric car. The J+ BOOSTER 2 is made to withstand the elements, and immense crushing weight. They sit cozy on the wall, and that’s their lot in life. Plastic, wall mounted home EVSE units are not durable. And if you’d rather charge slower to preserve battery lifetime, the simple current selector mode allows for tailored charge rate. This rate isn’t all that fast compared to the competition, which commonly cap around 12kw, but for a durable unit there is certainly a benefit there. At this rate, many EVs will be charged overnight. J+ BOOSTER 2 at homeĪs a home unit, the American version of the J+ BOOSTER 2 can charge up to 9.6kw with the right power source. Going into the power source, Juice has a variety of connectors available, including TT-30, 6-50, 6-15, 6-20, and 5-20. The current offering for the USA market features a J1772 plug, which is standard for most makes of electric vehicles, at least for now. Changing mode will changes the display from a light to dark mode, in case the persistent blinking charging indicator bothers you (although, many EVs have their own light display that can’t be turned off). On the face of the enclosure is a simple binary indicator for Faults, Current, and Mode. The unit itself will determine all the proper input and output automatically, and charge the car so long as the power source plug (or adapter) is plugged in. The J+ BOOSTER 2 is an ultra durable home EVSE, which can also be fitted with native connector types and taken on the road. Normally these are plastic boxes with a simple display that imitate larger pedestals at public charging stations. After power gets to the wall, an EVSE (Electric Vehicle Service Equipment) is affixed to the home. To get more use from their EV, The committed owner is obliged to install a dedicated 240v circuit in their home, and install a faster level 2 system which can charge most cars overnight. An overnight charge will add about 30-40 miles to the average EV, which isn’t enough for much more than daily tasks. Many manufacturers include a charger in the trunk that can charge with a regular 120v outlet. The article now reflects the American cap of 9.6kwĪs veterans, we often forget, but new EV owners don’t realize just how pitiful the stock charger is with a new electric car. Update: A previous version of this article mistook the European spec of 22kw max charge rate. We use it on our own EVs to find out how it fares. Juice Americas, a subsidiary of Juice Technology aims to simplify home and travel charging with the J+ BOOSTER 2, a level 1 and 2 portable charger that is tough as nails.
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