British startup ZipCharge is aiming to reduce the charging-related anxieties of electric vehicle (EV) owners with its mobile charging solution. They have now come up with the ZipCharge Go — a first-of-its-kind suitcase-sized portable charger for easily powering your electric vehicle battery.
ZipCharge Go: a portable powerbank on wheels
ZipCharge Go portable EV charger weighs around 23 kg (50 pounds). It resembles a suitcase with wheels and also comes with a retractable handle for easy relocation. You can keep it in your car’s trunk and use it whenever you feel the need to revive the depleting power in your electric vehicle.
![ZipCharge Go car charger](https://oldnwise.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ZipCharge-Go-charger.webp)
According to the company, this portable EV charger can offer around 20 miles (32.19 km) of drive with a 30-minute charge or equivalent of 45 minutes of charging at a public charging station. And, the higher capacity model has a double range of up to 40 miles (64.37 km).
![Charging car with ZipCharge Go portable charger](https://oldnwise.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Charging-car-with-ZipCharge-Go-portable-charger.jpg)
The best part is that the portable charger is compatible with any EV or plug-in hybrid with a Type 2 socket. After charging your car, you can recharge the ZipCharge Go by connecting its mains socket to your home three pin socket.
![ZipCharge Go charger placed in boot space](https://oldnwise.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ZipCharge-Go-charger-placed-in-boot-space.jpg)
It is quite effortless to charge an EV using the Go charger, as it gets it fully charged within an hour. You can even control and monitor its charging process through a smartphone app. The user may even use the app for scheduling charging sessions at off-peak periods for affordable costs.
Availability
Currently, in its final development stages, the ZipCharge Go is estimated to reach customers in the fourth quarter of 2022. So, it’s almost a year away. ZipCharge is planning to release two models of this EV power bank or charger — 4 kWh and 8 kWh versions.
![Checking charging level with ZipCharge Go smartphone app](https://oldnwise.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Checking-charging-level-with-ZipCharge-Go-smartphone-app.jpg)
The EV owners will be able to purchase this power EV charger outright at a cost comparable to the completely installed cost of its Level 2 home charge point.
![Connecting ZipCharge Go charger to car](https://oldnwise.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Connecting-ZipCharge-Go-charger-to-car.jpg)
Its price will be significantly less compared to the bidirectional home charge points. The company is also planning for its subscription model, starting at £49 (around $66) per month.
Check out the video below to find more information about ZipCharge Go.