My garage has a charger that charges my electric vehicle (EV) without any issues in the fall, winter, or spring. But I acknowledge that during the summer, it can get over 122 degrees in my garage. My United Grizzl-e charger has an upper limit of 122, and it shuts off at that point.
Exist any chargers with ratings higher than 122?
Are you verifying the specifications and weather conditions, or are you encountering shutdowns while using a Grizzl-e charger? Recently, Tom from SOC YouTube tried the new Grizzl-e “Ultimate.” After heating it to around 120°F under a heat lamp, he began charging his Rivian. He discovered that the enclosure temperature had reached 150°F after leaving the heat lamp on for four hours, but the charger never switched off or performed less well. This implies that a large margin of tolerance is allowed for in the Grizzl-e specs.
The typical temperature limit for electronics in metal enclosures is 50°C to prevent burns from touching the outside. If your enclosure is metal, consider switching to a plastic one, as plastic doesn’t conduct heat as well and can tolerate higher temperatures. However, it might be best to find a way to cool your garage by a few degrees if possible.