Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment/System
Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) supplies
electricity to an electric vehicle (EV). Commonly called charging
stations or charging docks, they provide electric power to the vehicle
and use that to recharge the vehicle's batteries. EVSE systems include
the electrical conductors, related equipment, software, and
communications protocols that deliver energy efficiently and safely to
the vehicle.
EVSE equipment is classified as Level 1 (120 volts AC), Level 2 (240 volts, AC), and DC Fast Charger (480 volts DC and higher).
NEMA
Members encourage the development of the EVSE market and educate the
market on the features and values of EVSE infrastructure around the
world by:
- Including EVSE requirements in codes, rating systems, and Standards
- Advocating
for unified industry positions on legislative and regulatory issues
that are favorable to EV and EVSE adoption at local, state, and national
levels
- Collaborating with EVSE sales channel partners, including contractors and installers, on such issues as training programs
- Aligning
efforts with major stakeholders in the EV market, including auto
manufacturers, electric utilities, and state and federal government
regulatory agencies