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Schneider Electric Launches Schneider Charge Residential EV Charger With Built-In Load Management

Schneider Electric Launches Schneider Charge Residential EV Charger With Built-In Load Management
The new hardwired Level 2 charger combines up to 48 A output with SmartAmp load management, giving electrical contractors another option for residential EV charging projects where service capacity is a primary design constraint.

Key takeaways

  • Schneider Electric announced Schneider Charge for the U.S. and Canadian residential EV-charging markets on August 25, 2026.
  • The hardwired charger is rated for up to 11.5 kW and 48 A at 208–240 V AC, with NACS (SAE J3400) and J1772 versions.
  • SmartAmp uses included current transformers on compatible hardwired models to monitor household load and reduce charging output as demand rises.
  • Schneider Electric says the system is UL 3141 certified, but use of managed-load calculations remains subject to the requirements and acceptance of the local authority having jurisdiction.
  • The charger is positioned alongside, rather than in place of, Schneider Charge Pro, which serves commercial, multifamily, workplace and fleet applications.

Residential charger enters the North American lineup

Schneider Electric announced Schneider Charge on August 25, 2026, introducing a residential Level 2 EV charger for the United States and Canada. The product is part of Schneider Electric’s North American home-electrification offering, where the company also operates through the Square D brand for residential electrical distribution products.

The central proposition is built-in load management. Rather than charging at a fixed maximum rate regardless of other household demand, Schneider Charge uses Schneider Electric’s SmartAmp technology to track electrical load and adjust EV charging output as available capacity changes. That approach is intended for homes in which a conventional full-output EVSE installation could otherwise trigger a more extensive service or panel-upgrade evaluation.

Hardware and charging specifications

Schneider Charge is a wall-mounted, hardwired AC charger rated for up to 11.5 kW and 48 A on 208–240 V AC service. Schneider Electric lists two connector configurations: SAE J3400, commonly called NACS, and J1772. The company also specifies a 25-foot charging cable and a Type 4 enclosure for indoor or outdoor placement.

For connected functions, the charger supports Wi-Fi, the Schneider Charge app and OCPP 1.6. The app is intended to provide charging visibility, settings and scheduling. Schneider Electric states that SmartAmp’s load-management function continues to operate if the home’s Wi-Fi connection is unavailable, separating core load response from cloud-connected controls.

SmartAmp requires installation planning, not just a charger swap

On compatible hardwired Schneider Charge models, current transformers are included to measure electrical load. Schneider Electric says a licensed electrician or other qualified professional must install and commission the charger with those CTs in order to activate SmartAmp. Its marketplace listing identifies the NACS model as EVRBA48ANAMJ3400; Schneider Electric support materials also identify a J1772 hardwired counterpart, EVRBA48ANAMJ1772.

For installers, the practical question remains the whole installation: service characteristics, panel location, feeder and branch-circuit routing, overcurrent protection, grounding and local permitting. SmartAmp may provide a managed-load path where site conditions support it, but it does not eliminate the need for a project-specific electrical assessment or the approval process required by the local authority having jurisdiction.

UL 3141 claim comes with an AHJ qualifier

Schneider Electric identifies Schneider Charge as a UL 3141-certified system and says that this can support managed-load installation approaches and simplify load calculations where accepted by the authority having jurisdiction. That qualifier is significant for specifying contractors and distributors: acceptance can vary by adopted code edition, inspection practice and local interpretation.

The manufacturer also lists UL 2594, UL 2231-1 and UL 2231-2 among the product certifications, in addition to the UL 3141 designation. Project documents should identify the exact charger model, connector type and intended load-management configuration early, particularly where the design rationale depends on managing EVSE demand rather than expanding electrical capacity.

How Schneider Charge fits Schneider Electric’s EV portfolio

Schneider Charge is Schneider Electric’s residential offering, while Schneider Charge Pro is positioned for commercial and shared-use settings such as multifamily properties, workplaces, fleets and destination charging. The distinction matters for electrical firms that serve both single-family and commercial customers: the residential unit emphasizes home load management and a single-vehicle charging installation, whereas the Pro line addresses a different operating environment.

Schneider Electric says Schneider Charge is available through authorized distributors and its online marketplace. The initial product is hardwired; the company has stated that it plans to introduce a plug-in version in early 2027. For contractors working with Square D load centers and related residential distribution equipment, the release adds an EVSE option from the same corporate supplier, but it should still be specified around verified site capacity, local requirements and the vehicle connector needed by the homeowner.

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