Powerverse Offer Data Sheet
What’s included in the Powerverse Offer
What you’ll get:
- Powerverse App
- VCHRGD Seven EV Charger
- Standard Installation
Powerverse App Features
Solar EV Charging
Use your solar power to charge your car; save on your energy consumption and free yourself from the grid.
Smart Charging*
Set your car to charge when energy is cheapest and track your electricity costs.
Secure Charging
Protect your charger from unauthorised use with our secure charging feature; charging will only start when you authorise it in the app.
Boost Charging
Tap ‘Boost Charge’ to override existing schedules and start charging your car.
Charging Statistics
View your historic charging sessions and insights.
Frequent Updates
Receive the latest features and upgrades as they happen.
Cable lock
Lock your charging cable into place, even when you’re not charging.
Security log
Logs all events associated with unauthorised use of your charger.
Live chat
Connect with our dedicated Customer Support team via the app.
*Smart Charging: For customers on the “Octopus Go” tariff, you can use the Powerverse app to manually input the per kWh price information by timeband, before setting the schedule for the times you want to charge. The Powerverse app is not currently integrated with Octopus Energy’s “Octopus Go”, “Agile Octopus” or "Intelligent Octopus Go" time-of-use tariffs.
Smart Charging regulations 2021
The Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Point (EVSCP) regulations state that all chargers must come preconfigured with off–peak charging. The VCHRGD Seven is programmed to charge between 01:00hrs – 05:00hrs. This programming can be changed or opted- out-of, upon first use.
All domestic chargers are also required to apply a 0-600 second randomised delay to the start of every charging session. This will be applied automatically by the VCHRGD Seven charger. You can opt to override the delay and charge immediately if you prefer.
VCHRGD Seven Charger Features
The VCHRGD Seven is a smart 7kW charger with a variable power output from 6A to 32A. The charger has Auto-Power Balancing capabilities with PEN fault & RCD protection integrated. Its sleek matte black finish is complimented by an impressive feature set to ensure you’re fully in charge at all times.
Solar compatible
Diverts excess solar to your EV whenever it’s plugged in
Auto Power Balancing
Monitors the energy your home uses, sending less to the EV charger when required
3 year warranty
Full cover and support service
Secure design
Protected against the weather and improper use
Connected
Communicates via Wi-Fi to your home router and mobile app
Charger options
Tethered with 5m cable and Type 2 connector with integrated holster & cable wrap around, or with universal Type 2 socket
LED status display
Instantly identify the charger status without needing to open the mobile app
PEN Protection
No additional earthing rod required for installation. RCD Type A leakage & welding detection
Quick to Install
Intuitive design with simple bracket mount for fast installation
Electrical Characteristics |
|
Charger Type |
Mode 3 (IEC61851-1) |
Nominal Supply |
Single phase 230V, 50/60Hz |
Charging Power |
Up to 32A (7kW) |
Over Current Protection |
40A |
Current rating |
5 Steps Adjustable (6A to 32A) |
Standby Power Consumption |
<2.5W |
Earth Leakage Protection |
AC 30mA + DC 6mA |
PEN Protection |
PE Current >100mA |
Supply Connection |
L, N + PE |
Connectivity Specifications |
|
WiFi |
(IEEE 802.11bgn) @2.4Ghz |
WPA-2 |
|
Connection security |
Transport Layer Secure Encryption HTTPS |
Mechanical Features |
|
Connector |
Type 2 IEC62196 |
Mounting |
Wall or Pedestal |
Dimension (mm) |
220(L) 340(H) 136(D) |
Weight |
4kg approx. (excl. charging cable) 5kg w/ cable |
IP Class/IK Class |
IP55 |
Safety & Operational Ratings |
|
Status |
LED Indication |
Operating Ambient Temperature |
-25°C to 50°C |
Relative Humidity |
5% - 90% |
Atmospheric Pressure |
80kPA – 110kPA |
EMC Compliance |
EN55011 Class B |
Integral Protection |
Under & Over Voltage & Current |
6mA DC Leakage Detection |
|
O-PEN |
|
Undergrounded |
|
Current Measurement Accuracy |
≥2% Accuracy |
Compliance & Certification |
|
Certification |
IEC61851-1:2017 |
IEC61851-22-2:2018 |
|
LVD 2014/35/EU |
|
BS7671: 2018 |
|
EN61000-3-11 |
|
EN61000-2-2 |
|
EMCD 2014/30/EU |
|
Protocol |
OCPP 1.6 |
CE Certified |
YES |
Terminology
The table below provides a summary of how features are referred to on our website, the Powerverse App and the VCHRGD App User Guide.
Powerverse Website |
Powerverse App |
VCHRGD App User Guide |
Solar EV Charging |
Solar mode in the Smart Charging section |
Referenced under the Solar & DLM section |
Smart Charging |
Scheduled mode in the Smart Charging section |
Referenced under the Configure - Scheduling section |
Secure Charging |
Authentication in the Configuration section |
Referenced under the Configure - Authentication section |
Boost Charging |
Boost Charge in the charging home screen once a charging session has started |
Referenced under the Charging - Start Charging section |
Charging Statistics |
Monthly Charging Stats in the charging home screen |
Referenced under the Other - Charging History section |
Cable lock |
Connector Lock in charging home screen |
Referenced under the Configure - Cable Lock section |