Power2Drive 2024: EVBox massively expands program and services

Oh yes, they are very satisfied with the new stand location inside the halls rather than outside, especially since they are conveniently located next to the lecture stage in one of the main aisles, where there is a lot of foot traffic. We received this feedback unanimously from Marisa Mehnke, the marketing specialist at EV Box, and her team, where they showcased the Livo 2, a new charging station for private households, specifically for users who want to charge with their own solar power. And Ramin Razizadeh, Global Head Automotive at EVBox, explained at the Think Tank with the theme "How do we accelerate the mobility transition" that they are currently accelerating in all areas – both in AC charging and DC areas, which is why they are also stepping up in all areas. With new products, but also in service.

The Livo features several intelligent charging functions, including the ability to charge at home with your own solar power via an EEBus-compatible energy management system in two ways: via an energy management system from a third party or via the Dynamic Load Balancing Kit from EVBox and the EVBox Everon app.

Three charging modes for different use of PV power

According to Rombout Heesterman, Director AC Product Management at EVBox, there are three charging modes: “Full Power,” where the Livo charges at maximum capacity, using both solar and grid power. In “Hybrid” mode, it charges with solar power and only uses grid power as needed, and in “Solar Only” mode, it charges exclusively with solar power. And how does this work best in practice? There is an immediate answer to that too: coupling with a third-party energy management system for solar charging is best suited for homeowners who also want to optimize other large electricity consumers in their house, such as heat pumps, air conditioning systems, or stationary batteries. Both EVBox Livo and EVBox Livo 2 can be connected to an energy management system that supports EEBUS. Heesterman adds:

“For homeowners, it is more important today than ever to reduce their electricity costs and their CO2 emissions. Our goal is to develop chargers that support the energy transition while also easing the load on the electricity grid. At EVBox, we are developing exactly these kinds of charging solutions, and I am proud that they contribute to a sustainable future and provide drivers of electric vehicles with more control."

They have also taken the next step in DC charging: The EVBox Troniq High Power has now received calibration law certification for public fast charging in Germany and Austria. The 400 kW DC fast charging station now meets the high data security requirements of German calibration law, thus guaranteeing a transparent measurement and billing process for end consumers. The charging station is now ready for use in semi-public and public areas in Germany and Austria. Indeed, EVBox is increasingly targeting the semi-public and public sector in Germany and Austria, especially since they have also incorporated the AFIR regulations.

EVBox is also ramping up service and remote diagnostics – with EVA Global

And because the best station is only as good as its service, EVBox has also made improvements here, as Ramin Razizadeh, Global Head Automotive at EVBox, explains to us. Level-1 support has been outsourced to EVA Global, an EV-specific business partner, to improve customer satisfaction. This step is accompanied by various initiatives to improve the serviceability of EVBox, such as remote diagnostics for public charging stations. This allows problems to be identified, read out, and ideally resolved more easily and quickly. This new collaboration with EVA Global was developed in parallel with various initiatives to improve the EVBox aftersales department.