Electric Vehicle Terms: EVSE vs. Charger - What Does Each Term Mean?
We help to clarify the terms used to discuss electric vehicle charging. Here is a quick overview of the two terms EVSE and Charger and how each is used by EV owners and experts.
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Electric vehicle charging is about to become a more widely discussed topic. With Ford, Toyota, VW, and of course, Tesla, now having smash hits with their latest electrified crossovers, more and more first-time consumers are interacting with long-time EV owners and advocates. One term that is often used in various ways is “charger.” As in “Electric vehicle charger” or simply, “EV Charger.”