What the Rolec EVO 22kW charger is

Rolec EVO 22kW Smart EV Charger Type 2 Socket Grey is a wall-mounted three-phase AC charger for homes, workplaces and light commercial sites that need faster charging than a standard single-phase 7.4kW unit can provide. The exact ROLEC5013 variant is important because the EVO family includes both 7.4kW and 22kW chargers. ROLEC5013 is the 22kW three-phase version with a universal charging socket, which means drivers connect using their own Type 2 cable rather than a fixed tethered lead.

That socketed format matters on shared or semi-public bays because it keeps the charger body tidier and reduces the wear issues that can come with a permanently attached cable on busier sites. It also means the charger is easier to use across mixed vehicles where drivers already carry a compatible cable.

Who it suits

ROLEC5013 suits three-phase properties and sites where faster AC charging is useful and where a socketed format is preferred. That includes workplaces, depots, destination sites, mixed-use buildings and higher-end residential properties with suitable three-phase infrastructure. It is also relevant where the operator wants app access, RFID control or OCPP integration without moving into a heavier public rapid charging category.

The EVO 22kW is also well suited to projects that want an open control route rather than a closed proprietary platform. Rolec’s official material states that light commercial installs can be managed via any approved OCPP compliant charge point management system and user app, which makes the product more flexible for buyers who want network-level control over charger access or energy reporting.

Key features and practical benefits

• Up to 22kW charging on a suitable three-phase supply.
• Universal Type 2 socket in an untethered format.
• Plug and go, app or RFID controlled charging.
• OCPP 1.6 compliance for CPMS integration.
• Scheduled and off-peak charging support.
• Surplus solar charging compatibility.
• 4G support on the 22kW model family plus Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity.
• Phase switching on the 22kW model.
• AC 30mA Type A and DC 6mA protection with PME fault detection.
• IP54 and IK10 enclosure ratings.
• 5 Year warranty.

The biggest advantage of this exact version is charging speed within the AC category. A three-phase 22kW charger can turn vehicles around more quickly than a 7.4kW single-phase alternative, which matters on sites with shorter dwell times or a higher number of expected charging sessions. That can improve bay availability and make the charger more commercially useful in working environments.

The second advantage is network flexibility. Rolec does not restrict the EVO 22kW to one back-office route. The charger can operate with the EVO app and also integrate with approved OCPP compliant charge point management systems. That matters for businesses because it gives them a route into broader user, billing or access management without needing to replace the hardware.

Technical details that matter in practice

Rolec’s official EVO product information states that the charger family is available in both single-phase and three-phase models up to 22kW, with universal charging sockets and OCPP 1.6 compliance. The same official material confirms app, RFID and plug and go charging modes, scheduled or off-peak charging, surplus solar charging compatibility, AC 30mA Type A and DC 6mA protection, PME fault detection, IP54 and IK10 enclosure performance, and a 5 Year warranty.

Connectivity is one of the important variant details for the 22kW model. Rolec lists 4G on the 22kW model family, along with Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity. That makes the charger easier to deploy on sites where network conditions vary or where a fixed hard-wired connection is not the preferred route. It also supports broader OCPP management possibilities for business users.

Rolec also identifies phase switching as a 22kW-model-only feature. That is a specific product difference rather than general family marketing. The official information further states that dynamic load balancing is supported, but three-phase EVO models require the optional CT kit. That distinction matters because buyers should not assume the three-phase version includes the same balancing hardware in the box as the 7.4kW single-phase product.

Physical specification is consistent across the family with listed dimensions of 260 x 260 x 112mm and Mode 3 charging protocol. Materials information on the official page also points to PC/ABS alloy construction with an aluminium alloy heat sink plate, plus fire and corrosion resistant characteristics.

Installation and fitment considerations

ROLEC5013 is intended for sites with a suitable three-phase supply. Without that infrastructure, the main reason to buy a 22kW charger disappears. For that reason, the supply arrangement should be confirmed early in the project. Once that is established, the next question is usually operational rather than electrical: whether the site benefits more from a socketed charger that works with user-supplied cables, or a tethered format with a permanently attached lead.

On busier sites, the untethered Type 2 socket can be the better choice because it reduces cable wear and keeps the charger body tidier. It also suits mixed driver use where many vehicles already carry their own charging leads. That makes ROLEC5013 more adaptable in workplaces and semi-public settings than a domestic-style tethered unit.

Sites wanting load balancing should also plan the project properly. Rolec states that three-phase EVO chargers require the appropriate optional CT kit for dynamic load balancing. That means the product supports smarter site power use, but the correct accessories need to be included in the project scope from the start.

For useful navigation, buyers can compare commercial options through commercial EV chargers, browse the wider Rolec EV charger range, or use contact and project support for specification guidance.

Why this exact variant may be the right choice

ROLEC5013 is the right EVO charger when the site has three-phase power and needs a faster AC charger with broader control options than a standard home unit. It is more suitable than the 7.4kW model where dwell times are shorter, charger demand is higher or a business wants the option of CPMS integration through OCPP 1.6.

The untethered Type 2 format also makes this model easier to justify on shared-use sites than a fixed-cable alternative. Drivers bring their own cable, the charger body stays tidier, and the site keeps more flexibility over how bays are used. Combined with 4G support on the 22kW family, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, the result is a charger that is well suited to organisations that want a practical and open smart-charging platform.

That is what separates ROLEC5013 from a simpler domestic wallbox. It is still compact and understandable, but it is far more capable in how it can be deployed and managed.

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