It might not shock you to know that the best selling new car in Ireland last month was a Volkswagen. However, you may be a little more surprised to hear that it was the all electric ID.4. This provides another indication that when it comes to cars, the future looks to be very much electric and independent garages need to get prepared for this shift now as this momentum builds.

To offer maintenance and repair services to electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle drivers, garages not only need new skills, knowledge and tools, but they will also need the ability to charge EV batteries. With this in mind, J&S Automotive is now partnering with Swedish technology company CTEK, to offer EV charging equipment designed for garage use and with Irish Start up Estation, for charging installation in any setting such as home, business or local community.

CTEK has an expert reputation for battery charging and maintenance solutions across Europe and has now used its expertise to produce a range of high quality EV chargers. This includes the NJORD GO, a durable, lightweight and portable all-in-one 11 kW EV charger, that can provide fast, reliable EV charging in a workshop, home, or on the move. The charger can be used with the CTEK app to give full WiFi control over charging current and scheduling, for maximum flexibility. With the NJORD GO, there is no installation needed, as it can be plugged into a domestic or commercial CEE socket for charging. It is supplied with a fixed 1.5M power cable and 5m EV charging cable, with type 2 connector, both of which are heavy duty and designed for use in the most extreme weather conditions.

Also available is the CHARGESTORM CONNECTED 2 an advanced EV charger with a wide range of functions and built in safety features. It has a powerful CCU charge controller, which can handle dual type 2 outlets/charging cables. The unit offers dynamic load balancing support through NanoGrid between multiple devices. It is available in several different power and outlet/charging cable models and it can be controlled via a simple, user friendly app for scheduling charging, viewing history, adjusting power, etc..

The CTEK range is now available from local Parts and Tool Suppliers. For more information or to find a stockist call Paddy Thomas on 087 932 5377 or email; Sales@jsautomotive.ie.