Porto, 11 June 2024 – i-charging, a leading provider of innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions is proud to announce that its blueberry fast charging family which already had the ETL certification with CCS-1 and CHAdeMO plugs, has received the ETL certification update by Intertek, with the North American Charging System (NACS). This achievement is a milestone to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, making it as easy as possible for all drivers to own and charge an electric vehicle (EV) in an open fast-charging network across North America. Having NACS allows site owners to serve a large population of Tesla drivers as well as future NACS compatible vehicles from other manufacturers.
The ETL certification highlights i-charging’s dedication to delivering safety, reliability, and innovation to its US & Canada customers. This rigorous certification process involves extensive assessments of the design, construction, and safety of our charging stations, including evaluations for electrical safety, performance, and compliance with US & Canada industry standards. This certification confirms that i-charging’s blueberry charging stations meet the highest safety and quality standards, providing US customers unparalleled quality, security, and dependability.
Pedro Moreira da Silva, CEO of i-charging, says, “i-charging commitment to serve its North American customers with the flexibility to charge vehicles with any of the standards most used in USA and Canada is now certified for safety with the addition of the SAE J3400 (NACS) plug option. This is a big step in our strategy for this region served by i-charging USA.”
Vitor Saltão, CEO of i-charging USA, adds: “Being among the first to earn ETL certification with NACS is a tremendous achievement for our team. It reinforces our commitment to pioneering advanced, user-friendly charging solutions that meet the highest standards of safety and performance. This certification ensures that we can effectively serve all customers, including Tesla owners, and provide the flexibility and reliability they need.”
The blueberry charging solutions stand out as a versatile offering for the North American market. Customers can choose from an all-in-one unit ranging from 50 to 150 kW or a scalable solution with dispensers and Power Units ranging from 100 to 900 kW. These larger units can also be configured with up to 4 outputs, enabling simultaneous and sequential charging of 4 vehicles.
The entire blueberry family features dynamic power allocation, a 32-inch screen for multimedia content, an automatic cable management system, and customizable outputs compatible with CCS, CHAdeMO and NACS standards—all wrapped in a distinctive design with an intuitive user interface.
The blueberry charging station’s ETL certification joins its existing certification portfolio, which includes CE, PLUG & CHARGE, Eichrecht for the German market, and Cybersecurity. These certifications further validate i-charging’s dedication to providing exceptional products and services that consistently surpass worldwide customer expectations
