Last January, LG opened its first U.S. factory for assembling EV charging stations in Fort Worth. Based in South Korea with USA headquarters in New Jersey, the company said it aimed to support the growth of America’s EV charging infrastructure while creating new local jobs.
Now that goal is closer to fruition. Today LG Business Solutions USA announced that it has begun taking orders for LG’s first Level 3 DC Charger in the U.S. The new fast charger, model LG EVD175SK-PN, can be seen on the right in the photo above.
LG said the charger will be assembled “starting this fall” at the company’s Fort Worth EV charging production center. The Level 3 DC Charger features dynamic load management of multiple chargers, a high resolution 24-inch LCD touch-screen display, and a liquid cooled CCS/NACS charging cable.
A stand-type model, the charger has a connected power bank that provides fast charging up to 175kW. The outdoor LCD touch-screen display can serve multiple functions for various owners and use cases, the company noted.
“LG continues to invest in the global electrification movement, and the announcement of our first Level 3 DC charger demonstrates our ongoing commitment to provide our U.S. commercial customers with solutions that enable them to build out their EV vehicle charging infrastructure,” LG Business Solutions SVP Michael Kosla said in a statement.
“Together, our Level 2 and Level 3 chargers are creating new opportunities for businesses, municipalities, and other public places to support the electrification of America,” Kosla added, “with independently owned and operated charging stations that create new revenue streams, additional marketing and income opportunities, and differentiation with competing businesses.”
Offering a ‘significant advantage’ over smaller EV charging firms
LG said it employees a nationwide network of sales, customer support, and technical maintenance professionals, providing the company with what it calls “a significant advantage” over smaller EV charging firms and offering buyers peace of mind when investing in their privately-owned charging infrastructure. LG’s Level 2 AC and Level 3 DC chargers also feature LG software, enablign integration with other LG infrastructure elements including digital display networks, the company said.
LG said its EV chargers are part of LG Electronics’ “broad electrification strategy,” which aims to empower customers to convert buildings to more sustainable energy usage, saving money and protecting the environment in the process.
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