Pack it. Plug it. Charge it. Discover the perfect portable charger for your EV

Electric and hybrid vehicles are wonderful things, but not everyone can permanently install an EV charger at home: you may be renting, or living in an apartment building, or in a conservation area. That doesn't mean you can't have an EV or a plug-in hybrid, however. Thanks to MSI, you can charge your EV almost anywhere — and you can do it without paying the high prices of commercial EV chargers.

MSI's new EZgo is a smart and stylish portable EV charger that makes it easy to charge from standard power sockets (Type G, 3kW/13A, adds 11 miles of range per hour). It's made from premium materials, connects via Bluetooth, is built to last and is completely controllable from your phone so you can schedule charging to take advantage of cheaper nighttime tariffs. If you can't install a dedicated charger at home, or if you're an outdoors enthusiast who'll be travelling widely in your EV, you're going to love the freedom the EZgo delivers.

Smart controls to save you cash

One of our favourite things about our EV is being able to take advantage of EV tariffs, which give us cheaper electricity overnight. The EZgo can take advantage of those thanks to its clever smartphone app.

In addition to one-button charging and monitoring and adjusting your charging in real time, you can create charging schedules that suit your routines and your electricity tariff — so for exampleif you have a tariff that gives you cheaper electricity between midnight and 6am, you can schedule your charging to happen between those hours.

Scheduling works best when the EZgo is plugged in and used as your regular home charger, as those schedules need to be rebuilt if the charger is unplugged from the wall. But whether you're using it at home or on the road, pairing your phone or tablet via Bluetooth lets you view real-time charging status, adjust current levels, and set delayed charging sessions in seconds.

The safer way to charge your EV

The EZgo is made from premium materials and packed with smart safety features that keep your EV, its batteries and your EZgo safe. There are six discrete protection mechanisms: Over Temperature Protection (which suspends charging if the temperature exceeds 90ºC), Ground Protection (which cuts the power if a ground wire isn't detected or properly connected), Leakage Protection, Undervoltage Protection and Overvoltage Protection, and Electric Shock Protection (which prevents damage caused by lightning strikes).

The power plug has integrated heat sensors that actively monitor the plug and cable temperatures in real time to protect against excessive heat and connector damage, and dual smart temperature control automatically reduces the current if the charger is running warm. If the temperatures keep rising, the EZgo automatically stops charging until the temperature drops. With a 100% safety guarantee and a full three-year warranty the EZgo comes with peace of mind built-in.

Made for the British weather

The EZgo was made with the British weather in mind. It's IP66-rated against dust, dirt and water, so it's reliable in dusty open-air car parks and on rainy driveways alike. And it's built to survive even the toughest treatment: the charger body and cable have both been tested to withstand serious compression, including the weight of a two-ton EV, without any damage.

The EZgo is also easy to see when you're charging thanks to its colourful LED status indicator, which provides an instant guide to your charging progress. That light sits just below a clear 1.8-inch LED display that gives you all the details: voltage, current, temperature, charge status, Bluetooth status and any error codes.

Perfectly portable with an extra-long cable

Many portable chargers have 5m cables, which often isn't long enough — and you can't safely lengthen them with household extension cables, because they don't have the necessary waterproofing and safety protection of a dedicated EV cable. MSI has thought of that too, and the EZgo's charging gun and cable are a very useful 9.3m long. And because you can adjust the current output to match your home wiring or vehicle directly on your EZgo or via the aConnect app, there's no need for an electrician to get you connected for the first time in a new location.

The EZ way to charge your EV

If you've been thinking about an EV or plug-in hybrid but can't install a permanent charger, the EZgo is the perfect solution: it's smart, safe, and makes it easy to charge your EV from almost anywhere. Plus, it comes with a 100% safety guarantee and a 3-year warranty for ultimate peace of mind.

Click here to find out more about the MSI EZgo, the easy way to charge your EV.