Easee Charge Lite EV Charger Review

The Easee Charge Lite is a versatile and future-proof charger that is capable of charging up to 11kw. Manufactured by Easee, a Norwegian company known for its high-quality EV charging solutions, the Charge Lite combines cutting-edge technology with a sleek design that makes it a great choice for home installations. Whether you have a single-phase or three-phase power supply, the Charge Lite is engineered to use both systems.

Easee Charge Lite Key Features At A Glance

Full Review of the Easee Charge Lite EV Charger

Easee Charge Lite Design: Minimalist, Compact, and Customizable

The Easee Charge Lite is easy on the eye, with a minimalist and compact design. Measuring H256mm x W193mm x D106mm and weighing only 1.5kg, it is small and light. Despite its small size, the unit is robust, with IK10-rated impact resistance and IP54-rated weatherproofing, so it can handle tough outdoor conditions as you would expect!

Easee offers customisable faceplates, which means that you can swap out the black cover for different colours if you want to personalise your charger. BTW the default cover is black!

Charging Power

The Easee Charge Lite can charge at different power levels, depending on your home’s electrical setup. It supports both single-phase and three-phase power supply, delivering up to 7.4kW of charging power on single-phase systems and up to 11kW on three-phase systems.

• Three-phase power: Up to 11kW (3 x 16A) charging, which can add significant range in a relatively short time. For homes equipped with three-phase electricity, this enables faster charging for higher-capacity EV batteries.
  
• Single-phase power: Up to 7.4kW (1 x 32A) charging, which is the standard for most UK homes and offers efficient overnight charging for most EV models.

The Easee Charge Lite also has the capacity for automatic load and phase balancing, which ensures that the charging power is dynamically distributed based on the available current and the needs of your home’s electrical system. This prevents overloading your electrical circuits and ensures that the power is distributed optimally across all devices, including other household appliances. It also supports up to three chargers per site, allowing multiple vehicles to be charged simultaneously with proper load balancing.

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Easee Charge Lite Solar Compatibility

For homeowners with solar panels, the Easee Charge Lite offers solar charging capabilities through the Easee Equalizer accessory (sold separately). This allows the charger to automatically adjust its power output based on the amount of excess solar energy being generated by your home, enabling you to charge your EV using renewable energy and lowering your electricity bills.

The charger also features a built-in energy meter with a ±2% accuracy rate, allowing you to track energy usage efficiently.

Easee Charge Lite Smart Features

The Easee Charge Lite is packed with smart features that make it one of the most advanced home EV chargers on the market. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and built-in LTE connectivity, ensuring that you can control and monitor your charger even if your home’s internet is down. The charger is also equipped with OCPP 1.6J and an open API, making it compatible with third-party energy management systems, which is useful for homeowners looking to integrate their charger into a larger smart home setup.

The Easee app is the primary interface for controlling the Charge Lite, offering a wide range of features, including:

• Remote control of charging sessions: Start or stop charging, set charging schedules, and monitor the status of your charger.
• Charging session summary: View detailed information on your charging sessions, including energy usage, time spent charging, and overall costs.
• Authorization and access control: The built-in RFID/NFC reader allows you to control access to the charger using RFID tags. This is especially useful for shared or semi-public spaces where you want to ensure that only authorised users can charge their vehicles.
• Bluetooth functionality: If Wi-Fi or LTE connectivity is unavailable, you can still control and monitor your charger locally through Bluetooth.

The Easee Link feature also enables local load and phase balancing between chargers and other devices in your home, ensuring that the available power is shared efficiently without overloading your system.

Easee Charge Lite Installation

The Easee Charge Lite is designed to be user-friendly, both for electric car charger installers and homeowners. The charger can automatically detect the power grid type (TN, IT, TT) and adjust the charging power accordingly. This makes it easier for electricians to set up.

While the charger has built-in RCD protection (AC 30mA / DC 6mA), it still requires an external Type A RCD to be connected during installation. This adds an extra layer of safety, ensuring that the system is fully compliant with the latest electrical safety standards.

Easee Charge Lite Safety Features

Easee has built the Charge Lite with safety as a top priority. The charger includes several advanced safety features to ensure reliable and safe operation:

• Overload protection: The Charge Lite meets EN IEC 61851-1:2019 standards, ensuring that it can safely handle high electrical loads without overheating or damaging the electrical infrastructure.
• Ground fault detection: The charger has built-in ground fault detection that helps prevent electrical hazards and ensures that the system shuts down safely in the event of a fault.
• Temperature monitoring: With 14 built-in temperature sensors, the Charge Lite continuously monitors its internal temperature to prevent overheating and maintain safe operating conditions.
• Impact and weather resistance: The IK10-rated impact resistance and IP54-rated weatherproofing ensure that the charger can withstand both physical impacts and harsh outdoor conditions, making it suitable for installation in a wide variety of locations.

In addition to its safety features, the Charge Lite also includes theft protection, with the ability to lock the charging cable permanently into the unit or secure the charger itself with a padlock bracket.

Easee Charge Lite Warranty

Easee provides a 3-year manufacturer warranty on the Charge Lite, which covers any defects in materials or workmanship.

Easee Charge Lite Pros and Cons

Easee Charge Lite Pros

• Supports single-phase and three-phase charging (up to 11kW)
• Solar compatibility with the Easee Equalizer
• Compact and lightweight design with customizable faceplates
• Smart connectivity options: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE
• Built-in energy meter for tracking energy usage
• Advanced safety features: Ground fault detection, temperature monitoring, overload protection
• Dynamic load and phase balancing for multiple chargers
• User-friendly app for remote control and monitoring
• 3-year warranty and excellent customer support

Easee Charge Lite Cons

• Solar integration and automatic phase balancing require the additional Easee Equalizer accessory

The Final Word on the Easee Charge Lite Charger

We like the Easee Charge Lites’s ability to charge at up to 11kW on three-phase power and 7.4kW on single-phase. Its got a lot of great smart features, including solar compatibility, dynamic load balancing, and remote control via the Easee app.

We think it delivers on its promise of reliability and future-proofing. Its smart features, safety protections, and flexibility in handling both single-phase and three-phase power make it one of our favourite EV chargers.

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John Ellmore

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