What’s DCC?
The shift and uptake in electric vehicles has reached a level unimaginable only five years ago.
Where consumers were concerned about fuel efficiency and price per gallon, we now see electric vehicles roaming soundlessly on the roads, stopping to charge on a trip to the grocery store or just as easily parked at home overnight.
This rise brought forward a new thought process in the purchase of a vehicle — where do I charge my car?
For owners in detached homes the solution was obvious, call an electrician and add the charger to the existing panel running a line to the parking spot. Car manufacturers were quick to market the simplicity.
Electricians have also followed the spike in electric vehicles, giving rise to entrepreneurs specialized in charging installations.
The electric car has been championed by high-end models, boasting large screens and internet connectivity always updating and adding features. In general, these owners had the simple installation, the one with the detached home.
Today almost all auto manufacturers have, or have planned, to enter this space. Bringing forward competitive price-points and increasing the desirability to drive electric.
Homeowners now seek to install charging in apartments, condos, duplexes, brownstones, and more — adding a new level of complexity.
What happens when the installation isn’t as simple as imagined?
Traditionally speaking, the only option for those in multi-unit homes has been to prescribe a panel upgrade. A long and arduous process for every party involved. The same verdict would be given to those in detached homes where the electrical panel is at full capacity.
This resolution is rarely used; the investment is too great.
DCC-9 and DCC-10 were devised to keep existing infrastructure but allow for the addition of electric vehicle charging hardware.
DCC units intercept the electrical panel and meter, creating a new connection point for the charging hardware. These units monitor the energy consumption by temporarily pausing the charge for a plugged-in car, keeping existing infrastructure relevant.
How to implement the device today –
With a DCC the solution goes back to being simple. Call an electrician, add a DCC to the existing panel running a line to the parking spot for the charger.
We’ve done our due diligence and strongly stand behind our product. All DCC devices are UL Listed and CSA Certified.
What it means for the homeowner –
Affordability is key. The DCC brings forward a realistic, cost-effective home charging solution that can be carried out across a variety of building types.
Where the traditional route is theoretically an option for the homeowner but it’s generally not feasible. The process would entail major equipment upgrades, electrical studies, a laundry list of approvals, and a considerable budget.
As the uptake in electric vehicles becomes popularized, a home with charging is now more enticing, giving tenants an edge in the housing market and adding to the property value.
Where there was no practical solution for “complex” electric vehicle charging installations, we now have a couple of options with the DCC to get things working and drive the electric car forward.
DCC Electric is a hardware line by Quebec based RVE. Our aim is that electric vehicle charging becomes affordable and easily accessible for all types of homes.
