Panasonic Electric Works Co Ltd announced that it is developing a battery charger with a 200V power outlet for electric vehicles (EVs) and will release it in June 2010.
The battery charger, "Elseev," can be installed outdoors and is aimed at public facilities such as municipal offices and libraries and parking areas of private companies. It is possible to add or replace a power outlet unit (100V or 200V) after installment of the charger.
The Elseev is structured like a controlling board and has dimensions of 280 (W) x 210 (D) x 1,600mm (H). It comes with one 200V outlet unit.
The charger features a key lock and an interlock mechanism for safety. Panasonic Electric Works expects sales of 10,000 units in fiscal 2011. Its expected price is ¥200,000 (approx US$2,191) including tax.
The company plans to release similar battery chargers for individual houses after EVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles become widespread.
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