As LG Business Solutions prepares to unveil its electric vehicle charger business in the United States in 2024, the LG 11kW Level 2 AC EV charger model EVW011SK-SN has been certified to UL 2594, the UL Standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, and to the EVSE Program Requirements for ENERGY STAR, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s energy and performance standard.
“As electric vehicles contribute to the nation’s clean energy future, using an energy-efficient, ENERGY STAR-certified electric car charger adds to the environmental benefits and cost savings,” said U.S Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR products director Ann Bailey. “If all EV chargers sold in the U.S. met ENERGY STAR requirements, the savings in energy costs would grow to more than $17 million, and 280 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions would be avoided.”
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The UL certification process tests various aspects of electronic devices to confirm that a product complies with the specified requirements of these safety standards. The UL 2594 listing is specific to AC-powered electric vehicle charging devices and follows a process that includes environmental cycling at extreme temperatures, tests for ground fault protection and circuitry, and other intensive stress tests to verify real-world performance.
“Achieving UL 2594 certification underscores LG’s commitment to meeting required regulations,” said Milan Dotlich, vice president and general manager of UL Solutions’ Energy and Industrial Automation group. “As electric vehicle demand continues to surge, we are proud to collaborate with those helping fuel EV adoption and working toward a safer, more sustainable world.”
Certification to Version 1.2 ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment means the LG EV charger saves energy when in standby mode (roughly 85 percent of the time that they are plugged in), reducing energy waste and charging costs, according to the EPA. ENERGY STAR EV chargers use industry network communication standards, meaning they are designed to work with a wide variety of other devices, such as Wi-Fi routers and electric utility energy management systems.
When it is launched in the United States next year, the 240V AC charger will offer owners variable power output from 3.8kW up to 11.5kW using an SAE J1772-type connector. Owners will be able to quickly and easily set up charging services through their choice of network providers, language settings, speaker volume, maximum current and load management. Audio guides will be available in English, Spanish and French.
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For users, the unit will feature a convenient LED panel that displays charging power, elapsed time, energy delivered, estimated costs and written instructions for proper use.
LG’s EVW011SK-SN charger is one of the initial models in LG’s charger lineup, some of which offer owners the ability to generate secondary revenue streams through integrated screens with advertising capabilities. The 11kW Level 2 charger is also being evaluated for compliance with California’s revenue metering standards that help assure accurate billing and measurement of power delivery.
