MG debuts EV chargers any brand can use

MG has released a new range of electric vehicle chargers for sale, which can be used by cars from any brand – not just its own.

The MG ChargeHub range is now available at 85 of the Chinese marque’s dealerships Australia-wide in two guises – 7kW and 11kW Type 2 chargers priced at $1990 and $2090 respectively.

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The 230V 7kW single-phase unit can recharge a typical EV battery in a quarter of the time it takes with the typical emergency cable supplied with a car, while the 400V 11kW three-phase setup is more suited to power-equipped homes and businesses.

Designed to be compact and low-impact, the chargers have an integrated five-metre-long cable and Type-2 plug for maximum charging flexibility, as well as being able to be installed inside or out.

The chargers are able to connect via 4G, Ethernet or wi-fi, while two Radio Frequency Identification cards (RFID) are also supplied for users to pay for topping up at public charge points and as a way of managing charging sessions for their vehicle.

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The ChargeHub is compatible with all Type-2 port-equipped EVs, including the MG HS Plus EV, which in Australia currently includes all plug-in hybrids except the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – though the latter can use a Type 2 with an adaptor.

The unit will also be featured at hospitality venues around Australia, as MG Motor continues to roll out MG ChargeHubs to businesses that have successfully applied to MG’s infrastructure roll-out support program.