Device Overview

SPAN Drive is a Level 2 home EV charger designed to work as an accessory to SPAN Panel rather than as a standalone charger. Its main fit is a SPAN-equipped home where the homeowner wants faster EV charging without forcing a service upgrade, and where charging should coordinate with whole-home load, solar, and time-of-use preferences.

Core EV Charging Specs

SPAN's official Drive technical page lists 11.52 kW / 48 A maximum charging power, 6-48 A configurable output current, a 208-240 V single-phase AC supply, and a SAE J1772 connector with a 20 ft cable. Tesla / NACS vehicles can use it with an adapter rather than through a native NACS connector.

Installation And Panel Dependency

SPAN says Drive is sold exclusively as an accessory to SPAN Panel and is not supported as a standalone charger. Installation is wall-mounted, hardwired, indoor/outdoor NEMA 3R, and requires a SPAN Authorized Installer for commissioning through the SPAN installer workflow.

Load Management And Solar Charging

The buyer value is the SPAN Panel integration. SPAN's PowerUp energy-management system can dynamically adjust charging so the home stays within service-capacity limits. SPAN also documents excess-solar charging for Drive with SPAN Panel MAIN 32, with support for other models planned by software update.

Connectivity And Smart Features

SPAN Drive connects to SPAN Panel over RS485 and uses the SPAN Home app for homeowner control. SPAN support says the charger will continue following saved settings without an internet connection, but smart monitoring, schedule changes, solar-charging setup, and updates depend on SPAN software and cloud-connected workflows. No official OCPP support, public local API, or Home Assistant integration was verified for the charger itself.

Buying Notes

SPAN lists MSRP at USD 750 plus installation, taxes, and shipping. The product is available through SPAN's website flow, installers, electricians, and distributor channels, but it should be treated as a SPAN Panel accessory rather than a general standalone EVSE purchase.