LG Electronics has opened its first factory in the United States for assembling electric vehicle charging stations. Located in Fort Worth, TX, the new EV charger production factory will support the growth of America's EV charging infrastructure.
LG's U.S. EV charger production factory will have an annual capacity of more than 10,000 units. Initially EV charger operations occupy about 60,000 sq ft of the 100,000-sq-ft building, leaving room for expansion.
The first products now being assembled in Fort Worth are Level 2 AC Chargers with a load management solution and variable current settings enabling 11kW of output power through a standard SAE J1772 connector. The Level 2 AC Charger will be designed for simple wall mounting with an optional stand that enables placement anywhere. Model EVW011SK-SN has been certified to UL2594, the Standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment from UL Solutions, and ENERGY STAR, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's trusted energy and performance standard.
Starting in the second quarter, the plant will assemble LG's first Level 3 DC Charger, a stand-type model with a connected Power Bank that provides fast charging up to 175kW through CCS1 and NACS connectors. The Level 3 model will feature a large outdoor LCD touch-screen display that can serve multiple functions for various owners and use cases, including generating extra revenue through ad sales. In addition, 350kW ultra-fast-chargers are on this year's product roadmap.
