FreeWire Technologies, an innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging industry developer, is enhancing its flagship lineup of Boost chargers with groundbreaking features. The new Pro Series chargers now offer bidirectional capabilities, power sharing, and site backup functionality, ensuring a more flexible and reliable charging experience for EV owners.
Addressing Infrastructure Challenges
FreeWire has unveiled a newly-improved lineup of Boost Power Pro EV chargers which can be a reliable backup in case power outages occur in a location.
Amidst the rapid increase in EV adoption, traditional infrastructure needs to work on keeping pace with the growing demand. FreeWire's battery-integrated chargers provide a solution that is both easy to install and capable of utilizing existing low-voltage and low-power grid connections, all while delivering high-performance DC EV charging.
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Introducing the Free Pro Series
The latest addition to FreeWire's lineup, the Pro Series, marks a significant milestone in the company's evolution. According to Electrek, the Boost Power Pro chargers, part of the Pro Series, leverage advanced technology to offer unparalleled features, including bidirectional capabilities. This allows customers to not only streamline installation processes but also reduce grid dependency and maintain charging operations during power outages.
Enhanced Features of New EV Chargers
Martin Lynch, COO of FreeWire, emphasized the comprehensive energy solutions offered by the Pro Series chargers. Designed with quality and serviceability in mind, these chargers redefine the standards for EV infrastructure. Key features include:
- Blackout Charging: Continuous EV fast charging during power outages using stored energy from the integrated battery.
- Site Backup Power: Automatic activation of backup power from the integrated battery during grid failures, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
- Power Sharing: Interconnection of multiple chargers for large-scale energy storage, optimizing energy distribution.
- Flexible Input Power: Compatibility with various electrical setups, with input power scaling up to 53 kW, significantly reducing requirements compared to traditional DC fast chargers.
- Simultaneous Charging: Customizable ports with CCS or NACS connectors, enabling efficient power distribution and maximum charging capacity.
- Grid Services: Participation in energy grid services, allowing hosts to supply energy back to the grid during peak demand periods.
- Energy Management: Control over energy usage to avoid costly charges during peak demand periods, maximizing cost efficiency.
FreeWire's Boost Power Pro and Boost Charger Pro chargers are now available for reservation and are set to ship to North American customers in the second quarter of 2024.
With its dedication to bringing sustainability to the public, FreeWire is projected to lead the way in revolutionizing the future of EV charging infrastructure.
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