{"id":4649,"date":"2024-03-18T06:39:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T13:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/?p=4649"},"modified":"2024-03-24T06:43:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-24T13:43:56","slug":"portable-power-unit-evs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/portable-power-unit-evs\/","title":{"rendered":"Portable Power Unit for Electric Cars? Brand Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Despite the strides made by electric vehicle manufacturers, consumers still suffer from range anxiety &#8211; the fear of running out of energy before making it to the next charging station. Some people still don\u2019t trust the range reading on EV dashes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There\u2019s no portable power unit for electric cars. However, British startup ZipCharge plans to launch a mobile power unit for electric vehicles dubbed ZipCharge Go. At the moment, you have to rely on stationary private or public chargers to charge your electric vehicle.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the following sections, I\u2019ll take a detailed look at ZipCharge Go. I\u2019ll also dive into Blink\u2019s mobile charging station, used mainly by <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/tesla-roadside-assistance-cost\/\"   title=\"roadside assistance\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">roadside assistance<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-7e1d0070     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-is-the-zipcharge-go-portable-power-unit\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What Is the ZipCharge Go Portable Power Unit?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#is-the-blink-mobile-charging-station-a-portable-power-unit\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Is the Blink Mobile Charging Station a Portable Power Unit?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-do-you-do-when-an-ev-runs-out-of-power\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What Do You Do When an EV Runs Out of Power?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#can-you-jump-start-an-electric-car\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Can You Jump-Start an Electric Car?<\/a><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-zipcharge-go-portable-power-unit\">What Is the ZipCharge Go Portable Power Unit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ZipCharge is a British startup started by two engineers with previous experience in Lotus, Jaguar, and McLaren. Unless another company beats ZipCharge to the punch, ZipCharge will pioneer portable power units for electric cars.&nbsp;So, what is ZipCharge Go?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The ZipCharge Go portable power unit is a battery-packed charging unit designed to charge electric cars. The 4kWh version can add between 12 to 20 miles (19.31 to 32.19 km), depending on the EV. The 8 kWh version can add between 25 to 40 miles (40.23 to 64.37 km), depending on the EV.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ZipCharge Go looks like a suitcase, complete with a retractable handle and wheels. It\u2019s designed to fit in the trunk of your EV.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes about 30 to 60 minutes to exhaust the Go\u2019s juice. A major plus point for the ZipCharge Go is that its type two charger is compatible with most EVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 4kWh version of the ZipCharge Go will launch in the United Kingdom, while the 8kWh version will launch in the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Is-There-a-Portable-Power-Unit-for-Electric-Cars-ZipCharge-Go-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"ZipCharge-Go\" class=\"wp-image-4654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Is-There-a-Portable-Power-Unit-for-Electric-Cars-ZipCharge-Go-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Is-There-a-Portable-Power-Unit-for-Electric-Cars-ZipCharge-Go-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Is-There-a-Portable-Power-Unit-for-Electric-Cars-ZipCharge-Go-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Is-There-a-Portable-Power-Unit-for-Electric-Cars-ZipCharge-Go.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Currently, there is no portable power unit for electric cars. However, ZipCharge is planning to release the ZipCharge Go, the first proper portable power unit for electric cars, in late 2022.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Per co-founder Jonathan Carrier, charge from the ZipCharge Go will provide enough power for daily commutes in both countries. He suggests that ZipCharge Go can be an alternative to those with no access to at-home chargers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I doubt that the ZipCharge Go can serve as the primary source of power for an EV. 20 to 40 miles (32.19 to 64.37 km) surely won\u2019t be enough every day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of the ZipCharge Go as something like the power bank to your phone. You still charge the phone using the wall socket charger and turn to the power bank when you can\u2019t access a charger, and your phone is running out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A ZipCharge Go is your car\u2019s power bank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2G and 4G connectivity and GPS allow you to track charging via an app and guard against theft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can opt for enhanced AI software and insurance for a monthly fee. The subscription will reportedly save you $20 to $27 per month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ZipCharge will release the Go in the latter months of 2022 at a price ranging from $683-$1367. It\u2019ll also be available for rent for $67 monthly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An added advantage of the ZipCharge Go is you can use it to power tools. It can also work as an emergency power source in an outage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-the-blink-mobile-charging-station-a-portable-power-unit\">Is the Blink Mobile Charging Station a Portable Power Unit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of you might have shaken your heads in disbelief when I said that there are no portable power units for electric vehicles. What about the Blink Mobile Charging Station? I hear you ask.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Blink Mobile Charging Station is too big to be considered a portable power unit. It\u2019s better suited for commercial <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/tesla-roadside-assistance-vs-aaa\/\"   title=\"roadside assistance\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">roadside assistance<\/a> businesses than personal use.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unit uses gas to generate electricity for charging, putting out up to 9.6 kilowatts of power. It adds around 1 mile (1.61 km) of range per minute.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It works with all-electric vehicles and doesn\u2019t require installation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blink Mobile charging station isn\u2019t viable for private use. It\u2019s too costly and too big to carry around in your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below will compare stats between the ZipCharge Go and Blink mobile chargers. It\u2019ll better display to you why the Blink can\u2019t work as a portable charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Property\/Charger<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ZipCharge Go&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Blink Mobile Charger<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>Around 50 pounds (22.68 kg)<\/td><td>Around 350 pounds (158.76 kg)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td>Between $683-$1367<\/td><td>Starting at $6,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Charging rate<\/strong><\/td><td>Maximum 40 miles (64.37 km) per hour<\/td><td>Maximum 60 miles (96.56 km) per hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Power source<\/strong><\/td><td>Battery charge<\/td><td>Fuel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blink mobile charger looks more like a generator than a portable charging unit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch this video by Blink on YouTube which shows how big it is and demonstrates that it\u2019s best used for commercial use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PjOqmY2iGL0\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What Do You Do When an EV Runs Out of Power?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><strong>If your EV runs out of power, do the following:<\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong>Call Roadside Assistance to charge your car.<\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong>Call a tow service to transport your car to the nearest charging station.<\/strong><br><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can You Jump-Start an Electric Car?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\"><strong>You can jump-start the 12V battery in an electric car. You should only jump-start an electric vehicle using an ICE vehicle. Furthermore, you shouldn\u2019t use an electric vehicle to jump-start another car.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/15-best-gifts-for-tesla-owners-to-buy-2022\/\"><strong>20 great gift ideas for yourself or a Tesla fanboy<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a> if you have any questions or queries.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UtBjw8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tesla-Gift-Box-Ideas.jpg\" alt=\"Tesla-Gift-Box-Ideas\" class=\"wp-image-10509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tesla-Gift-Box-Ideas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tesla-Gift-Box-Ideas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.evspeedy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tesla-Gift-Box-Ideas-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite the strides made by electric vehicle manufacturers, consumers still suffer from range anxiety &#8211; the fear of running out of energy before making it to the next charging station. 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Some people still don\u2019t trust the range reading on EV dashes.&nbsp; There\u2019s no portable power unit for electric cars. 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