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Autel's MaxiCharger DC Fast and DC Compact chargers earn Energy Star certification

Autel Energy’s MaxiCharger DC Fast and its DC Compact chargers have earned Energy Star certification.
By James Foster June 14, 2023 Read time: 2 mins
Autel's MaxiCharger DC Fast and DC Compact chargers have earned Energy Star certification. Photo: Autel

Certification signifies that the chargers use 40% less energy in standby mode than a standard EV charger and are eligible for Energy Star related government grants, resources, and tax incentives. Autel Energy is a leading provider of EV charging equipment and networked charging services.

The DC Fast and the DC Compact are the latest chargers in the Autel family of residential and commercial MaxiChargers to have earned Energy Star certification. In addition, these chargers have been safety tested and offer connected functionality, including supporting participation in utility demand response programs through open communication protocols. 

The US Environmental Protection Agency administers the Energy Star program. Thousands of organisations—including nearly 40% of the Fortune 500 — partner with Energy Star. Together with EPA, they deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions that protect the climate, improve air quality, and protect public health. Relative to the program's focus on EV chargers, its website offers: "If all EV chargers sold in the US met Energy Star requirements, the savings in energy costs would grow to more than US$17 million and 280 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions would be avoided.

Autel Energy offers a wide selection of products to satisfy any charging requirement, ranging from AC (Level 2) residential and commercial chargers to bi-directional DC vehicle-to-everything (V2X) home charging, DC fast charging (Level 3), and digital energy management tools like ChargeCloud. These solutions are designed to guarantee dependability, quality, and improved EV experiences while supporting grid stability and pushing the boundaries of EV mobility.

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