Built-in Dynamic Load Management Simplifies Installation
Schneider Electric launched the Schneider Charge home Level 2 electric vehicle charger in the US and Canada on August 25. The charger’s standout feature is its built-in SmartAmp dynamic load management technology, which monitors household electricity usage in real time and automatically adjusts charging power. This enables homes to support high-power charging within their existing electrical capacity without the need for additional upgrades to electrical meters or distribution panels.
Shawn Bonacorsi, Head of Electrification Solutions at Schneider Electric North America, stated that as electric vehicles become more widespread, many households are discovering that their existing electrical systems cannot handle the demand for high-power charging. This often requires costly upgrades to electrical services or panels when installing a Level 2 charger. Schneider Charge addresses this issue through SmartAmp technology, which maximizes charging efficiency without the need for external monitoring devices or additional system components, ensuring other household appliances operate normally while optimizing charging speed.
Bonacorsi emphasized that the design goal of this charger is to lower the installation barrier, making it easier for more households to adopt high-efficiency charging equipment. Schneider Electric noted that many older homes lack the electrical capacity to support high-power applications like EV charging. Traditional Level 2 charger installations often require expensive and time-consuming upgrades to electrical services or panels. Schneider Charge resolves this challenge through real-time monitoring and dynamic adjustment.