5 Reasons Pando Smart Outlets Are Superior to Traditional EV Chargers
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Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating, and with it, the demand for reliable, cost-effective, and future-proof charging solutions. Traditional EV chargers have long been the standard, but they come with high installation costs, limited scalability, and ongoing maintenance expenses. Pando Smart Outlets revolutionize EV charging by providing a faster, more cost-effective, and maintenance-free alternative.
This paper explores the key advantages of Pando Smart Outlets over traditional EV chargers, highlighting their superior charging speed, lower total cost of ownership, and ease of integration in multifamily and commercial properties.
1. Faster Charging: 50% More Power for Shorter Charge Times
Traditional Level 2 EV chargers typically deliver 6.6kW of power, leading to longer charge times for EV owners. In contrast, Pando Smart Outlets provide 9.6kW, making them 50% faster than standard chargers. This increased power translates to:
✔ Shorter charging sessions – Reducing the time required to reach full charge, increasing charger availability for more users.
✔ Greater convenience – Residents and fleet owners can rely on quicker turnarounds, reducing downtime.
✔ Future-proof charging – As EV battery capacities increase, higher power levels ensure continued efficiency and performance.
2. Lower Cost of Installation and Ownership
Traditional EV chargers come with significant upfront and ongoing costs:
Expensive hardware – Traditional chargers require dedicated charging units, often costing thousands per port.
Complex electrical upgrades – Many properties require expensive panel upgrades or trenching for conduit installation.
Ongoing maintenance and servicing – Proprietary hardware leads to long-term operational costs.
Pando Smart Outlets eliminate these cost barriers by offering:
✔ Affordable, deployment – Lower-cost hardware plus adaptive load management and daisy-chaining reduces installation costs by up to 70% compared to traditional systems
✔ Easily scale into the future – By using our daisy-chained installation method its easy to add additional chargers as needed, as Pando Smart Outlets can run up to 10 chargers on a single circuit
✔ Minimal electrical upgrades required – Pando Smart Outlets integrate seamlessly with existing electrical infrastructure, reducing costly upgrades.
3. No Ongoing Maintenance Costs
Traditional EV chargers often require frequent maintenance, including:
Firmware updates to keep systems operational.
Replacement of proprietary components over time, especially cable breakage and theft
Network failures and connectivity issues lead to downtime.
Pando Smart Outlets remove these pain points:
✔ No parts to break down or steal – Unlike traditional chargers with cables and screens, Pando outlets are simple and durable. Our outlets are tested to last 40 years under normal working conditions.
✔ No reliance on complex, failure-prone hardware – Reduces long-term servicing costs and increases uptime.
✔ Network-free functionality – Pando Smart Outlets operate reliably without constant software updates or cloud dependencies.
4. Simplified Installation and Scalability
Deploying traditional chargers can be prohibitively complex in multifamily properties, requiring extensive electrical upgrades and parking lot modifications.
Pando Smart Outlets simplify EV charging expansion through:
✔ Plug-and-play installation – No need for costly infrastructure modifications.
✔ More charging stations per dollar – Property owners can deploy more units at a fraction of the cost of traditional chargers.
✔ Scalable growth – As demand increases, additional outlets can be easily installed without requiring major electrical overhauls.
5. Increased Resident and Property Value Appeal
As EV adoption grows, tenants and property managers are looking for reliable, cost-effective charging solutions that enhance property value.
Pando Smart Outlets provide a better resident experience by:
✔ Offering faster, more convenient charging – Meeting the expectations of modern EV drivers.
✔ Eliminating network issues and downtimes – Unlike traditional chargers that rely on cloud-based platforms, Pando ensures continuous operation.
✔ Creating additional revenue opportunities – Property managers can implement simple, usage-based billing models without ongoing service contracts.
The Future of EV Charging is Pando Smart Outlets
Traditional EV chargers are outdated, expensive, and inefficient. Pando Smart Outlets offer a superior alternative, delivering 50% faster charging, lower installation costs, zero maintenance requirements, and better scalability for property owners.
With EV adoption skyrocketing, now is the time to embrace cost-effective, future-proof EV charging solutions that work for both residents and property managers.
For more information on how Pando Smart Outlets can transform your property’s EV infrastructure, contact us today.
