Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Be new, and unused (not refurbished or remanufactured); 2. Meet the following minimum specifications: a) Not less than four (4) Level 2 ports per site; b) Each port must be able to serve EVs using the J1772 standard; c) Each site must be capable of providing at least 6 kW per port simultaneously across all AC ports. AC Level 2 chargers may conduct power sharing and/or participate in smart charge management programs so long as each charging port continues to meet an EV’s demand for power up to 6 kW unless the EV charging customer consents to accepting a lower power level; 3. Include all cables, connectors, interfaces, documentation for all components, and any other items necessary for full operation; 4. Be factory calibrated (as applicable) prior to, or during installation, in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards; 5. Include all standard manufacturer accessories; 6. Use the most current software version available as of the time it is installed; 7. Have the ability to stop the flow of power when not in use; and should have overcurrent protection to prevent vehicles from drawing too much power; 8. Be ENERGYSTAR certified, and certified by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), or another Occupational Safety and Health Administration Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory to the appropriate Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards for EV charging system equipment; 9. Be able to withstand extreme weather conditions, including temperature extremes, flooding, ice, heavy snow or rain, and high winds and is protected from malfunctions due to condensation; 10. Include barriers or other configuration to prevent damage from equipment used for snow removal; 11. Include screen displays that are user friendly and easy to operate (display should be LCD, LED or equivalent, or better and should be readable in direct sunlight and at night); 12. Be tamper-proof and deter vandalism; 13. Incorporate a cord management system or method to minimize the potential for cable entanglement, user injury, or connector damage from lying on the ground, and comply with NEC articles 625 as it applies to cord management systems; and 14. Comply with all National Electrical Code and Federal Communications Commission regulations for safety and operation requirements. 15. Be networked.
