Good to know: The Easee Home charging station is banned from sale in Sweden and the Netherlands.
Presentation of the two terminals: Wallbox Pulsar socket vs Easee
Charging capacity and plug type
Wallbox Pulsar Socket and Easee Home are capable of supplying power from 7.4 to 22 kW in single-phase. In three-phase mode, you can obtain a charging capacity of 11 kW up to 22 kW.
For example, if you want to charge your Tesla Model 3 with one of its two charging stationshere's the charging time you'll need, depending on the wattage:
| Charging power | Power accepted by the Tesla Model 3 | Recharge time |
|---|---|---|
|
3.7 kW |
3.7 kW |
9 hours and 19 minutes |
|
7.4 kW |
7.4 kW |
4 hours and 40 minutes |
|
11 kW |
11 kW |
3 hours and 08 minutes |
|
22 kW |
11 kW |
3 hours and 08 minutes |
To recharge, you need to use a type 2 cable to connect your charging station to your vehicle.
Connectivity: Wallbox Pulsar socket vs Easee
En faisant l’acquisition d’une Wallbox Pulsar socket ou d’une Easee, vous allez pouvoir profiter d’une connexion internet directement sur votre boîtier de charge. Cette connectivité va vous permettre de suivre en temps réel votre consommation et le temps de recharge restant depuis votre téléphone. Cela permet aussi d’ajuster vos paramètres et de faire des mises à jour régulières.
La Wallbox Pulsar Socket propose différentes options de connectivité, en effet, il est possible de se connecter en Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 4G ou Bluetooth. Cette diversité vous permet d’être flexible pour faire la liaison entre votre borne et votre smartphone.
Quant à l’Easee Home, elle peut également vous offrir des options de connectivité pratiques. Il est possible d’obtenir une connexion internet grâce à une eSIM intégrée ou à l’aide de votre Wi-Fi. Une eSIM est équivalente à une SIM physique que l’on retrouve dans nos téléphones, cependant celle-ci est virtuelle, vous n’aurez donc rien à insérer dans votre boîtier.
Last but not least, you can easily control both charging stations via their mobile application Wallbox and Easee. However, at present, the application dedicated to Easee charging stations is not optimal. It still encounters a number of problems noted by users.
Wallbox Pulsar Socket vs Easee: technical specifications
These two charging stations We're going to compare the main features, such as dimensions, protection ratings and even impact resistance, in a table to give you an overview.
| Technical data | Wallbox Pulsar socket | Easee Home |
|---|---|---|
|
Case dimensions |
204.3 x 313 x 142.5 mm |
256 × 193 × 106 mm |
|
Supported temperature |
-30°C to 40°C |
-30° to 50°C |
|
Weight |
2.5 kg |
1.5 kg |
|
Protection class |
IP55 |
IP54 |
|
Impact resistance |
IK10 |
IK10 |
|
Overload protection |
Yes |
Yes |
Wallbox Pulsar Socket vs Easee, which is the most reliable?
As we've seen in the previous sections, the two terminals are quite similar in many respects. But is one terminal more reliable than the other?
La Wallbox Pulsar Socket a eu plus le temps de faire ses preuves auprès de milliers d’utilisateurs qui ont un avis unanime sur sa performance. Elle est plus que recommandée avec de très bons avis sur Internet, et nos experts vous la conseillent fortement concernant son rapport qualité/prix. De plus, la marque de solution de recharge est pionnière sur le marché des bornes de recharge et possède une excellente réputation. Elle continue, par ailleurs, de mettre au point des versions perfectionnées de leurs produits avec des mises à jour régulières de leur logiciel.
D’autre part, l’Easee est encore au stade de l’expérimentation en France, où on la retrouve dans peu de foyers pour le moment. Des admirateurs de voitures électriques parlent également de leurs inquiétudes concernant la fiabilité de cette borne sur des forums. De plus, une information importante à propos de ce boîtier de charge est qu’il n’y a pas d’obturateur inclus, vous devrez vous en procurer un avant l’installation. L’obturateur est composé de volets ou de clapets situés à l’intérieur des contacts de la prise de type 2. Ceux-ci restent fermés par défaut et empêchent l’accès aux parties conductrices de la prise lorsque aucun câble n’est inséré dans le boîtier. Cependant, pour installer cet obturateur, l’installateur devra dénaturer votre boîtier de recharge et par conséquent votre garantie constructeur ne sera plus valide.
L’obturateur est une mesure de sécurité importante pour éviter tout contact accidentel avec les parties électriques de la prise lorsqu’elle n’est pas utilisée. Cela réduira le risque de décharge électrique, en particulier pour les enfants qui pourraient enfoncer des objets dans la prise.
De plus, ne pas avoir d’obturateur dans votre prise n’est pas conforme au décret IRVE ni à la norme NFC15-100. Cette non-conformité fera que votre borne de recharge ne pourra pas être couverte par l’assurance habitation, et donc payer des frais de réparation éventuels.
Le décret IRVE permet de réglementer l’installation des solutions de recharge en France. Il garantit la sécurité des utilisateurs de bornes dans les lieux privés et publics. Quant à la norme NFC15-100, vise à protéger les infrastructures électriques à basse tension, grâce à des règles strictes de conception, réalisation et maintenance des bornes de recharge.
Banned from sale in several countries
The Swedish Electrical Safety Authority (ESV), also known as Elsäkerhetsverket Elsäkerhetsverket, has issued a report in which it bans the sale of Easee charging stations in Sweden and the Netherlands until a new decision is taken by the ESV.
This decision is due to the earth leakage protection present in the charging box, which is done electronically (by software) and not physically (electromechanically). However, the charging solution brand did not document this as it should have in the documentation on their charging station.
Earth leakage is an electrical problem that can occur when recharging your electric car if you don't have protection. This problem causes an intentional loss of electrical current to earth. This can be dangerous, as users can receive electric shocks by touching a metal part on the charging station, or damage the equipment or vehicle.
This decision is not final, and the ESV is currently reviewing its decision on the basis of the new report sent to it by Easee. If you'd like to find out more about this sales ban, Easee has published a press release explaining the problems encountered and the future of their charging stations.
Our findings
We can see that the Pulsar Socket Wallbox is an obvious choice for the installation of a reliable and safe recharging solution for your home. Its reputation and value for money make it the best option to consider if you're looking to purchase a connected charging station. What's more, there's a slight difference in price between the Wallbox and the Easee. However, the lower cost of the Norwegian brand is the price of a non-compliant and potentially dangerous charging point for your daily recharge.
Wallbox Pulsar Socket vs Easee: their prices
The price of charging solutions varies according to the model and the options you add, such as load shedding. This is an important option, as it ensures that the fuses don't blow when you recharge your electric vehicle, you should expect to pay 120 euros if single-phase or 196 euros for three-phase. As a reminder, load shedding is not linked to the charging station, but requires installation. It must also be indicated on a single line on your installation quote.
For our two charging stationsthe Wallbox Pulsar Socket is €920, then you need to add load shedding if you wish, and the installation cost of €450 excluding VAT (VAT is 5.5%).
If you install the Pulsar Socket Wallbox in single-phase, we therefore have : 920 + 120.60 + 474.25 = €1514.85 INCL. VAT
For the Easee Home, we apply the following calculation: 890 € + 120.60 + 474.25 = 1484.85 € INCL. TAX
Please note that the above prices are estimates only. The cost of your installation will vary according to the distance between your meter and your terminal, the power output and the options you choose.
The French government has introduced a scheme to make the installation of charging stations a little more affordable. You can obtain a tax credit of €500. This amount will be deducted from your taxes for year N + 1.
| Model | Terminal price | Load shedding option | Installation excluding VAT (5.5% VAT) | Total price | Price after deduction of €500 tax credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wallbox Pulsar Socket |
920 € |
120.60 € single-phase / 196.60 € three-phase |
450 € excl. VAT (474.25 € with 5.5% VAT) |
1514,85 € |
1014,85 € |
|
Easee Home |
890 € |
120.60 € single-phase / 196.60 € three-phase |
450 € excl. VAT (474.25 € with 5.5% VAT) |
1484,85 € |
1184,85 € |
As stated above, this slight difference in price may be due to the fact that the Easee Home is unapproved and does not meet IRVE and NFC15-100 standards.
Wallbox Pulsar Socket vs Easee: comparison table
Here's a summary table to help you compare the two charging stations Wallbox Pulsar Socket and Easee Home.
| Model | Total cost of terminal (after deduction of tax credit) | Protection class | Charging power | Connectivity | Cable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wallbox Pulsar Socket |
1014,85 € |
IP55 / IK10 |
7.4 kW to 22 kW |
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Type 2 |
|
Easee Home |
1184,25 € |
IP54 / IK10 |
3.7 kW to 22 kW |
eSIM, Wi-Fi |
Type 2 |
Conclusion
All in all, there are no major differences between the Pulsar Socket Wallbox and the Easee, apart from their aesthetics. However, it's important to note that the Easee Home has encountered problems in the Swedish and Dutch markets with ground leaks. Once the technical details have been resolved, this charging station will become an interesting option.
For the time being, if you want to turn to a charging solution that has already proved its worth with electric car drivers, we recommend the Pulsar Socket Wallbox. Reliable and popular, it's an excellent choice.. What's more, with only a small difference in price between these two charging stations, it's best to opt for the one that offers the best value for money and has proven its worth.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact our expert advisors. Beev is at your disposal.
If you would like to find out more aboutsupport for the installation of charging stations for private individuals in 2024please consult our article on the subject.
