2. Description and features

2.1. Description

The EV Charging Station NS with its three-phase and single-phase charging capabilities integrates seamlessly into the Victron environment with its GX device connection via WiFi and enables easy operation and control via Bluetooth and the VictronConnect App. It delivers a maximum of 22kW AC in three-phase or 7.3kW in single-phase mode.

Not only does this EV charging station fully integrate with a Victron Energy GX device and VRM, if you have solar, it can also be set up to allow excess energy from the sun to directly charge your vehicle once certain parameters are met. See the Setup, configuration & operation chapter for details.

The tough plastic enclosure is designed to withstand harsh weather and can be mounted inside or outside. In addition to the default blue device front, a black and a white front are also available.

A programmable RGB light ring around the charging port (type 2 EV charging plug) allows for quick determination of the device state and can be programmed from the integrated web interface to display different light effects based on the current state (disconnected, charging, charged etc.).

2.2. Features

Automatic mode to ensure maximum PV system efficiency
Thanks to the seamless integration of the EV Charging Station NS with the rest of the Victron installation, it detects when there is a surplus of solar power and uses this exclusively to charge the vehicle or, if desired, adds energy from the grid to cover the minimum power requirement, for example, if there is not enough surplus solar power. Note that this mode requires a GX device in your system and communication between GX device and EVCS enabled. For details, see chapter VictronConnect setup, configuration and operation and EV Charging Station setup web interface.
Instead of losing surplus energy when the batteries are full and, for example, feeding it back into the grid at a lower price, the energy is stored in the EV battery.
- Seamless integration into the Victron installation
- Detects when excess power is available and uses only that to charge the vehicle before exporting it to the grid
- Ensures maximum PV efficiency
- Battery-powered algorithm (used by default) for automatic mode ensures that automatic mode works even when off-grid
How does it work?
The EVCS will automatically start charging when the vehicle is connected and the following conditions are met:
1. The current state of charge is above the 'Start charging at backup battery SoC (%) value.
2. There is enough excess solar power available, with excess solar power calculated as follows:
  Excess solar power = Total PV production - AC loads (without car consumption) = 1380W (230V x 6A)
  In the example above, the Min. charge current (from 6A) value has been set to 6A. The required excess solar power increases accordingly if a higher value is set for the Min. charge current (from 6A). Please see the chapter VictronConnect setup, configuration and operation for details on both parameters.
3. Or, if there is not enough excess solar power available to meet the minimum charge current requirement as per 2., it is possible to enable the 'Allow low excess solar power for auto mode' option. This option supplements the required power with additional power from the grid to meet the minimum current requirement. See chapter EV Charging Station setup web interface for details.
Manual mode to configure output current
Manual mode allows configurable output current between 6-32A.
The charging power is controlled in several ways:
- By using the web interface via a web browser
- From a GX device touch screen like the GX Touch 50 & GX Touch 70.
- From the Remote Console
- By using the Controls on the Dashboard of the VRM Portal (requires a GX device)
- Via Bluetooth and the VictronConnect App
It allows charging to be started or stopped manually when an EV is connected to the charging station, regardless of PV production.
Scheduled mode to allow automatic charging at custom time intervals
The Scheduler allows charging at different time intervals, for example at certain times during the night when grid energy is cheaper.
In addition to the start and end time, various parameters such as charging current and interval can be defined.
The EVCS will then start charging according to the scheduler settings.

Several options are available in the VRM Portal:

Real-time reports
Custom reports for configurable time periods
Advanced functions such as remote firmware updates
Change mode and charge current via Dashboard Controls on the VRM Portal and start/stop charging
Access the EVCS web interface from VRM via a proxy link by clicking 'Control Panel' in the Device list

Control and monitoring are also possible via VRM App (download from the App Store or Google Play) and VRM App Widgets directly from the home screen of a mobile device.

For detailed information, see the VRM Portal documentation.

2.3. What's in the box?

EV Charging Station NS
Mounting plate
28mm nylon cable gland for power cables up to 19mm in diameter
Type 2 cable plug holder dummy socket
Rubber plug

Manual - EV Charging Station NS