The IF Award-Winning EV Charger of 2024

Recently, with the release of the German iF Design Award, over 30 charging stations won the iF Design Award in 2024.

Among these charging stations, there are 5 representative ones that I would like to share with you. For more award information, please visit the iF official website at ifdesign.com.

01 Minimalist smapee

Client/Manufacturer: smapee
Design: smapee

▲ Smappee EV One Product Introduction: Smappee EV One is a part of the Smappee EV series, which includes a series of smart chargers with three unique features that surpass all other chargers on the market: 1. Switch from three-phase power to single-phase power, ensuring effective utilization of solar energy per kilowatt in various system configurations. 2. Cascade overload protection takes into account the limitations of all fuse boxes and main connections, and dynamically adjusts the power consumption of the electric vehicle charger to keep the entire system within the limit range without any fuse melting. 3. Compact and powerful design: Even in limited space, the power of the smart charger is 22 kilowatts. The illuminated logo at the top is a card reader and ambient lighting.

▲ Smappee EV Ultra Product Introduction: Smappee EV Ultra is an intelligent integrated energy management system and fast charger that can intelligently manage all energy flows in your location - including inside buildings and charging plazas. Electric vehicles charge continuously from 80 kW to 480 kW and intelligently charge through dynamic load balancing to achieve autonomous overload protection and optimized solar and off peak charging. Integrated energy technology provides intelligent charging and building energy management: detailed energy insights, optimized renewable or off peak energy use, and flexible energy use transfer to avoid peaks. It also allows for the addition of AC and DC chargers to the ecosystem, with all chargers under optimal control.

02 Charging station that can provide lighting

Client/Manufacturer: Yuanjing Energy
Design: Vision Energy

Product Introduction: Envision Charger is a revolutionary charging system designed for the electric vehicle (EV) market, with the vision of integrating sustainable energy into the rapidly developing world of electric transportation. This innovative charger directly delivers sustainable energy sources such as wind and solar energy to electric vehicle drivers. Its design revolves around a luminous halo core and digital light film, providing illumination in dark environments and offering electric vehicle drivers a unique intelligent interactive experience that is different from traditional screen based interfaces.

03 Detachable charging station

Client/Manufacturer: Wanbang Digital Energy
Design: Wanbang Digital Energy

Product Introduction: This new portable product is an AC charger designed specifically for personal charging. It meets both the conventional household demand of 7kW and the temporary energy replenishment needs of 3.5kW and 2.2kW daily travel. The simple triangular shape and special LED lights are refreshing. This EVSE integrates 4G/WiFi/Bluetooth and features innovative ordered charging capabilities. This EVSE can dynamically perceive charging time and power, optimize load distribution curves, and achieve peak shaving and valley filling.

04 Charging station that solves many practical problems

Client/Manufacturer: LG Electronics
Design by LG Electronics

Product Introduction: This product includes everything about electric vehicle charging solutions. Ergonomic interface layout designed for each electric vehicle user. LED lighting allows users to check the charger. The space efficiency design utilizes the front door structure to minimize the gap with the wall. The pull-down cable structure minimizes cable damage to the greatest extent possible. The external CMF considers mass production and durability. All of these are included in the iconic TRACK design. We have addressed all design issues throughout the process. Through this, we encompass everything about electric vehicle charging solutions, which is the direction of innovation.

05 Focuses on a compact design

Client/Manufacturer: Daotong Technology
Design: Daotong Technology

Product Introduction: AC Compact-07 is a charging station designed specifically for home use. It has the smallest footprint in the market and occupies the smallest installation space. Similar to a power outlet, it separates the cable from the main body and provides a charging power of 7kW (30A), making it an ideal choice for home charging. When you come home at night, just plug in the connector and your car will be fully charged the next day. It has three colors to choose from to meet the preferences of different users, and its clever structural design makes installation simple and efficient.

06 Conclusion

It can be seen that the development of the charging pile market is getting better and better, with more and more companies investing in this market, and consumers receiving more excellent and well-designed products as a result.