No, using a higher amperage station will pose no harm to the vehicle. ClipperCreek charging stations are a pass through, electrical safety appliance. The EV is in complete control of the charge and will only take in what power it can accept and no more.The actual charging takes place on the vehicle. Our units will supply AC power to the vehicle and the vehicles onboard charger will convert the AC power to DC power and charge the vehicle’s batteries.
EX: Chevy Volt can take in 3.3kW for charging and the HCS-40 can deliver up to 7.7kW. When an HCS-40 is plugged into the Volt the station will “tell” the Volt how much power is available through the stations pilot communication signal. From that point the vehicle will take over, activate the station and take whatever power it wants, up to the limit established by the station.
Some of our customers purchase 240V charging stations that can offer a higher power level than their current vehicle can accept to future proof their installation.