Recently, Alfen, a leader in energy solutions, including electric vehicle charging.explained the key features of its latest product, the Twin 5 Plus.
The presentation took place during the webinar “Alfen Day: Charging the Future: Innovative Solutions in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure,” organized in collaboration with Mobility Portal Europe.
“We had the opportunity to showcase our Twin 5 Plus at the MATELEC trade fair in Spain, where attendees were able to explore our full product portfolio,” explains Xavier Fazio de Araguás, Alfen’s Sales Manager for Spain and Portugal.
He continues: “Additionally, they gained insights into the various personalization options we offer, both in terms of technical customization and branding.”
One of the key features of the Twin 5 Plus is its full compliance with the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR).
The company integrated a dynamic QR code for payments, eliminating the need for external devices that could potentially be vulnerable to fraud.
Additionally, the Twin 5 Plus is built for durability, featuring hardware that is fully compatible with ISO15118 and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.
“At Alfen, we’ve been manufacturing chargers for more than 15 years, and some of our units installed over 12 years ago, including earlier versions of the Twin 5, are still running smoothly, both in terms of hardware and software” states the Sales Manager.
This product is also designed with robustness, weather resistance, and anti-vandalism features, making it perfectly suited for public charging environments.
Furthermore, it supports smart charging, offering features like Autocharge, Plug&Charge, and OCPP 2.0.1.
Another key highlight of the Twin 5 Plus is its exceptional user-friendliness.
It boasts a seven-inch color screen, easy configuration with updatable pricing via OCPP, and advanced smart functionality, including dynamic QR codes as required by AFIR.
“This model retains the core features of its predecessor but introduces the highly successful screen and RFID elements, which have proven popular in other charger models,” adds the Sales Manager.
What Other Products Does Alfen Offer?
At Alfen Day, the company provided a comprehensive overview of its electric vehicle charger portfolio, designed to cater to a wide range of needs from home use to public and business applications.
The event began with a presentation of the Eve Single S-Line, a charger designed for residential use, emphasizing ease of installation and user convenience.
This model supports single-phase configurations of up to 7.4 kilowatts and three-phase configurations of up to 11 kilowatts.
Next, Xavier Fazio introduced the Eve Single Pro-Line, known for its advanced features and user-friendly interface.
With a charging capacity of up to 22 kilowatts and a high-resolution display, it is one of Alfen’s most popular products.
This model is designed for a variety of environments, including residential homes, offices, corporate fleets, and shopping centers.
It is widely used by companies across Europe, who commend its reliability and seamless integration with advanced management systems.
Next, it was time to introduce the Eve Double Pro-Line, a product with an exceptionally durable design, making it particularly well-suited for car parks and office spaces.
This model shares the advanced features of the Pro-Line but adds the ability to charge two vehicles simultaneously through its dual sockets, providing up to 44 kilowatts of combined power.
The charger also includes key functionalities such as Active Load Balancing, which optimizes energy distribution based on the installation’s requirements, and the Smart Charging Network, enabling a decentralized and independent charging system.
Its durable design makes it particularly well-suited for car parks and office spaces.
Alfen Launches App for Residential Users
“Alfen is known for its focus on the professional sector, but we’ve received feedback from users requesting features tailored for the residential market,” explains the Sales Manager.
In response, the company launched a charger management app for end users, available for both iOS and Android.
“The app provides essential data, such as energy consumption during charging, and offers the option to integrate with solar panels,” says Fazio de Araguás.
“The app also enables users to generate detailed reports for each charging session, which can be exported to Excel, allowing for efficient cost tracking, whether for residential or professional use,” he adds.
