The Generac EV charger starts at $649. | Image: Generac
Generac — a power and energy management company known for its gas-powered home backup generators — has released its first electric vehicle charger. The new charger joins the company’s home battery solution in its move toward clean energy. Generac also owns Ecobee, a smart thermostat company.
The Generac Level 2 charger costs $649 for the 40amp version or $699 for the 48amp model and is compatible with all EVs on the market today, including Tesla vehicles with an adapter. It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for managing scheduled charging with the Generac EV charging app.
A Power Sharing feature lets you connect multiple chargers to one circuit (up to 25), and the system will manage the charging so as not to overload it. A Power…
