Generac launches its first electric vehicle charger
by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge - All Posts on (#6P8Q0)
The Generac EV charger starts at $649. | Image: Generac Generac - a power and energy management company known for its gas-powered home backup generators - has released its first electric vehicle charger. The new charger joins the company's home battery solution in its move toward clean energy. Generac also owns Ecobee, a smart thermostat company.
The Generac level 2 charger costs $649 for the 40 amp version or $699 for the 48 amp and is compatible with all EVs on the market today, including Teslas' with an adaptor. It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for managing scheduled charging with the Generac EV charging app.
A Power Sharing feature lets you connect multiple chargers to one circuit (up to 25), and the system will manage the charging so as not to overload it. A Power Boost feature...