What is the point of Prism if my machine is already complete with the supplied charger?
When buying electric cars, almost all of them are already equipped with a device to perform charging, so why would you buy Prism – a wall charger? Let’s delve into product features and the best choice for you to make.
- The standard “charger” power supply.
- The major differences of the two devices
- Why is it an advantage for you to be endowed with both?
The standard “Charger” power supply with the electric car.
The device is supplied with most electric cars on the market today. It is a simple device, at the ends of which are a type 2 connector and a traditional electrical plug (almost always a Schuko type) to plug into an outlet. Commonly it is also used to call it a “charger,” borrowing somewhat from the jargon we use to refer to the cell phone charger, and this is probably the most correct correspondence with the type of product we are describing: a simple power supply.
The major differences between the two devices
It is intuitable that the big differences come in performance. Of course, the power supply alone cannot offer you any of the potential of Prism. Of course, we are talking about an investment against a product that almost always comes with it, but we are sure that as you broaden your view to what you can gain with the help of a charging device like Prism, you will agree that the best choice is to have both.
Though with their differences both columns, Prism Basic or Prism Solar, have a significantly more appreciable performance capability when compared to the charger. The standard charger may be a convenient solution in the first few days-weeks when you have brought home your car, perhaps your first electric, but why give up the potential and convenience of use that only Prism can provide?
Any practical examples? Read on.
Counter never overloaded
That’s right. Thanks to Prism, the meter will no longer jump, and you will also be able to use other appliances carefree while your car is charging. Credit to the balancing of loads, which is possible thanks to the presence of the sensor. This feature is one of the most useful uniqueness of Prism and is one of the key reasons why you should not do without a wall-mounted charging station.
Shorter charging times
The second reason lies in the time it takes to recharge the car. Certainly having the charger with you is advisable; you may always need a small refill in case of emergency. The charging you do with Prism, however, is much faster! By installing Prism at home you can ideally get to the garage at the drop of a hat and recharge your car completely in a short time.
Multiple modes for recharging, including Night Mode
With Prism Solar you can use up to 3 types of charging: Solar, Normal and Night. This allows Prism to win on the savings front as well! Specifically, Solar mode works synergistically with your photovoltaic system and allows you to use the excess energy produced by the system to recharge your car–for free! Night mode, on the other hand, allows you to set up recharging by taking from the grid when energy costs less, however, at night.
ARERA experimentation
Also at night and always with Prism SOLAR, you can also join the ARERA trial. This initiative raises the power of your meter up to 6kW during the night and-or holidays, at no additional cost, read more here .
None of the features above are available with the “charger” given with all, or nearly all, electric cars. All this is to say that, yes, Prism assumes an initial investment, but one that comes to be recouped over time. A forward-looking choice!
Why is it an advantage for you to be endowed with both?
Wall charger or Prism? We realized that the two options are not comparable in performance but it is still true that Prism is a wall charger, you cannot carry it with you, and it cannot support you in emergencies. The answer to the question, then, is Loader AND Prism. At home to better manage power, charging and consumption. Away from home for emergency situations or when you move!
