Surge Protection for
Home Level 2 EV Charging Stations
OVERVIEW
Today’s increased reliance on very sensitive electronics makes surge protection an important topic for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems and Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). 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 2 EV Charging Station(s) at your home, in your garage or at the workplace.
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Level 2 EV Charging Station
Power Source : 240Vac Household Outlet
Level 2 EV Chargers are for residential home applications utilizing a 240Vac outlet for the power source. With up to 8 hours to charge time for a 124 mile trip, these chargers are faster than EV Level 1 Chargers and are hardwired to the main service panel.
EV Level 2 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 M50-120T-A.
The M50-120T-A is installed via a 2-Pole 30A circuit breaker and will not only protect the Level 2 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 2 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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Contact us to develop a surge mitigation solution for your application
Where to purchase Citel SPD's
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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Contact us to develop a surge mitigation solution for your application
Where to purchase Citel SPD's
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 |
