Schneider Electric has launched the EVlink Pro AC to support the growing demand for electric vehicles (EV) and charging infrastructure.

From hospitals to retail stores and multi-unit dwellings, the new charging station has been designed specifically for sustainable and efficient buildings of the future. The new charging station supports optimised energy consumption, maximised uptime and efficiency and helps ensure a seamless user experience for EV installers, operators and drivers.

The new charger, which is the latest addition to Schneider Electric’s EVlink range, follows a year-on-year 65% increase in EV sales in 2022. As well as being a sustainable and reliable charging option for drivers, the EVlink Pro AC also provides design flexibility for builders and contractors.

The scalable, modular design with TS2 socket (or attached 5m cable) includes wall-mounted or floor-standing options, giving it a customisable look and feel for different installation needs.

“This launch brings the high-quality, innovative technology of our existing residential range, like the integrated DC leakage protection, to commercial property solutions while adapting for the constant usage and unique needs of publicly available charging infrastructure,” Schneider Electric vice president, partner projects and power solutions Farokh Ghadially says.

“For electricians, this means they can work on more projects, safe in the knowledge that they can rely on Schneider Electric’s superior products and support.”

EVlink Pro AC is also compatible with Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure EV Charging Expert, which monitors, controls and maximises EV charging based on the available power. More broadly, the EcoStruxure platform enables businesses to connect their entire digital ecosystem in one space. This allows for the collection and analysis of critical data in real time so that businesses can better understand, manage and reduce their energy consumption. Farokh says its crucial EV infrastructure keeps pace with consumer demand. With Australia moving toward net zero emissions goals, resulting in the exponential growth of EVs in recent years, he states that electricians and builders will become the trusted professionals guiding Australian construction through this change.

“Current EV owners do most of their charging at home, but buildings will take on a larger share of the burden as EVs take hold of the car market. While government plans to construct many more public charging options, destination charging will become the norm once EVs become the dominant mode of transportation,” he says.

“We will charge at destinations like offices, shops, restaurants, parking garages, schools, hospitals, movie theatres, and bowling alleys. People will no longer stop to charge, they’ll charge where they stop.”