Surge Protection for
Home Level 1 EV Charging Stations
OVERVIEW
Today’s increased reliance on very sensitive electronics makes surge protection an important topic for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety study found that $26 billion dollars was lost due to non-lightning power surges. In addition, there are about 25 million lightning strikes in the US each year that cause between $650M to $1B in losses according to the Insurance Information Institute, State Farm©.
This article discusses the application of surge protection for Level 1 EV Charging Station(s) at your home, in your garage or at the workplace.
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Level 1 EV Charging Station
Power Source : 120Vac Household Outlet
Level 1 EV Chargers are for residential home applications utilizing a standard 120Vac outlet for the power source. With up to 20 hours to charge time for a 124 mile trip, these chargers offer the convenience of a plug-in installation and portability in case that you move.
EV Level 1 SPD Protection Point : At The Main Distribution Panel
Per the NEC 2020, since your home is a dwelling unit as defined by Article 230.67, a UL1449 Listed SPD must be Installed at the incoming 120/240Vac main service panel. Shown below is an example using the ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A.
The ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A is installed via a 2-Pole 30A circuit breaker and will not only protect the Level 1 EV charging system but all circuits on the main service panel. This protector is what is referred to as a "Whole House Surge Protector".
Links to Level 1 EV SPD
| Location | Equipment | System | Surge Protector
Model # | Link |
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| Main Service Panel | 120/240Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| 120/208Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#1505161}<-No Item, #1505161 M50-120Y-A | ${ITEM_LINK#1505161}<-No Item, #1505161
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EV Models Currently Available in the US
Audi |
Bentley |
BMW |
Chevrolet |
Chrysler |
Ford |
Honda |
Hyundai |
Land Rover |
Nissan |
Porsche |
Tesla |
Volkswagen |
Surge Protectors for Audi EV Models
| Make/Model | PHEV/BEV | Main Panel Voltage | Outlet Voltage | Surge Protector Citel Model | Link |
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| Audi A8 L 60 TFSI® e quattro tiptronic | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Audi e-tron | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Audi e-tron Sportback | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Audi Q5 | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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Surge Protectors for Bentley Models
| Make/Model | PHEV/BEV | Main Panel Voltage | Outlet Voltage | Surge Protector Citel Model | Link |
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| Bentley Bentayga Hybrid | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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Surge Protectors for BMW EV Models
| Make/Model | PHEV/BEV | Main Panel Voltage | Outlet Voltage | Surge Protector Citel Model | Link |
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| BMW 330e< | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| BMW 530e | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| BMW 740e xDrive | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| BMW i3 | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| BMW X3 xDrive 30e | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| BMW X5 xDrive 40e | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| BMW 330e | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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Surge Protectors for Chevrolet and Chrysler EV Models
| Make/Model | PHEV/BEV | Main Panel Voltage | Outlet Voltage | Surge Protector Citel Model | Link |
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| Chevrolet Bolt EV | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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Surge Protectors for Ford EV Models
| Make/Model | PHEV/BEV | Main Panel Voltage | Outlet Voltage | Surge Protector Citel Model | Link |
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| Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Ford Mustang Mach-E Select | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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Surge Protectors for Honda EV Models
| Make/Model | PHEV/BEV | Main Panel Voltage | Outlet Voltage | Surge Protector Citel Model | Link |
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| Honda Clarity PHEV | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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Surge Protectors for Hyundai EV Models
| Make/Model | PHEV/BEV | Main Panel Voltage | Outlet Voltage | Surge Protector Citel Model | Link |
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| Hyundai IONIQ Electric | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Hyundai IONIQ PHEV | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Hyundai Kona Electric | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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Surge Protectors for Land Rover EV Models
| Make/Model | PHEV/BEV | Main Panel Voltage | Outlet Voltage | Surge Protector Citel Model | Link |
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| Land Rover Range Rover PHEV | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Land Rover Range Rover Sport PHEV | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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Surge Protectors for Nissan EV Models
| Make/Model | PHEV/BEV | Main Panel Voltage | Outlet Voltage | Surge Protector Citel Model | Link |
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| Nissan LEAF S PLUS | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Nissan LEAF S | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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Surge Protectors for Porsche EV Models
| Make/Model | PHEV/BEV | Main Panel Voltage | Outlet Voltage | Surge Protector Citel Model | Link |
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| Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid | PHEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Porsche Taycan | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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Surge Protectors for Tesla EV Models
| Make/Model | PHEV/BEV | Main Panel Voltage | Outlet Voltage | Surge Protector Citel Model | Link |
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| Tesla Model 3 Performance | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Tesla Model S Long Range | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Tesla Model S Performance | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Tesla Model X Long Range | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Tesla Model X Performance | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Tesla Model Y Long Range | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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| Tesla Model Y Performance | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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Surge Protectors for Volkswagen EV Models
| Make/Model | PHEV/BEV | Main Panel Voltage | Outlet Voltage | Surge Protector Citel Model | Link |
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| Volkswagen ID.4 | BEV | 120/240Vac | 120Vac | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040 M50-120T-A | ${ITEM_LINK#2179040}<-No Item, #2179040
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References
| # | Title |
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| 1 | ANSI C62.41, Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits |
| 2 | UL1449 4th Edition, Surge Protective Devices |
| 3 | UL1449 5th Edition, Surge Protective Devices |
| 4 | UL497B, Surge Protectors for Data Lines and Fire-Alarm Circuits |
| 5 | UL497E, Antenna Lead-in Conductors |
| 6 | IEC 61643-11, Low-Voltage Surge Protective Devices - Part 11: Surge Protective Devices Connected To Low-Voltage Power Systems - Requirements And Test Methods |
| 7 | IEC 61643-21, Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices - Part 21: Surge Protective Devices Connected To Telecommunications And Signalling Networks - Performance Requirements And Testing Methods |
| 8 | IEC 61000-45, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-5: Testing And Measurement Techniques - Surge Immunity Test |
| 9 | CSA 22.2 |
| 10 | NOM-001-SCFI, Standard for Electronic Equipment |
| 11 | NOM-003-SCFI, Electrical Products - Safety Requirements |
| 12 | NFPA 70, NEC 2020, Article 230.67, Dwelling Units |
