The chargepoint america deal appears to be done (though they haven't put out a press release yet saying they've installed all of the free stations). So the CT500 is now available to order through SPX. And it'll only cost you $2495
When I contacted SPX the Coulomb Technologies CT-500 (ChargePoint) EVSE was available to me at no cost. It was Free because I was in an area that qualified for the FREE DOE grant program. Some people may not live in an area that qualifies for the DOE grant so they would have to purchase the CT-500. The CT 500 is a very nicely constructed unit. It also has some features built in that you might not actually need.
Contrary to what people may believe the CT-500 is not made by ChargePoint. The CT-500 is manufactured by the parent company Coulomb Technologies. ChargePoint is the network and billing company. It's sort of like the CT-500 is an iPhone and you can buy it for the AT&T, Verizon or Sprint network. If you look at the specification sheet for the CT-500 it's actually available in several model variations.
If you look at the last page you can order the CT-500 with many different communication options.
CT503-CDMA-RFID-ZIG has CDMA Gateway Modem, RFID Card Reader, and LAN.
CT503-GPRS-SIM1 has GPRS Gateway Modem, and USA GPRS SIM
CT503-RFID-ZIG-EW5RFIDZIG has Card Reader, wired LAN, and 5 year extended parts warranty
I think you can also get a basic CT503 without ANY communication options.
I believe the model that SPX is offering is the CT503-GPRS-SIM1. This means the unit has a GPRS Gateway Modem, and USA GPRS SIM for communication on the ChargePoint network. It has this option to comply with the free DOE grant program. If you could order the basic CT503 without any communication options it might be less expensive. Unfortunately it appears that SPX may only be allowed to sell the one with full communication features... Which prices the Coulomb EVSE out of the market for most people who are looking for a basic L2 charger.
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