Cord, the UK e-mobility company focused on simplifying charging, has introduced EVIRA, a professional-grade portable EV charger designed for automotive workshops, pre-delivery inspection (PDI) centres, car dealerships and fleet operations. The unit converts standard CEE Commando sockets into fast AC charging points, giving service teams flexible, high-power charging without permanent installations or landlord approvals. The launch targets practical charging gaps on ramps, forecourts and temporary sites.
EVIRA delivers up to 10× the speed of a standard 3-pin “granny” charger, with a ceiling of 22 kW where supply allows. Cord offers four configurations, including a Multi-Power model (2.3 kW–22 kW) with interchangeable 3-pin and CEE plugs, plus fixed 22 kW (three-phase 32 A), 11 kW (single-phase 16 A) and 7.4 kW options. A 10 m tethered Type 2 cable supports bay-to-bay use. Weather and impact protection are rated to IP65 and IK10, while operating temperatures span −25 °C to +40 °C.
Technicians can set current from 8 A to 32 A, apply a delay-start timer and use a set-charge-amount mode by kWh or time. A built-in LCD displays voltage, current, power, energy and elapsed time, giving clear, auditable data during diagnostics or top-ups. Cord says the unit is designed for frequent moves between bays and outdoor use on forecourts and compounds.
EVIRA integrates protection against overcurrent, temperature, voltage fluctuations, AC/DC leakage and surges. Cord states the product complies with BS 7671:2018 wiring regulations for EV charging installations, aligning with installer expectations under the current 18th Edition.
Many UK locations still lack convenient rapid charging, especially where fixed infrastructure is costly or slow to permit. Recent Tyre News coverage highlighted ongoing gaps on the motorway network and growing consumer concerns about charging access and cost, factors that also affect dealer demonstrations and fleet uptime.
In practice, EVIRA’s intended use cases include mobile charging across workshop ramps, maintaining demo cars on dealer forecourts, and enabling at-home or depot charging for fleet vehicles where landlord permissions delay fixed installs. It can also operate from site power or generators for roadside recovery and construction environments, supporting quick top-ups to move vehicles safely.
Fleet managers continue to cite charging access and operating costs as adoption barriers, while commercial electrification plans depend on dependable depot charging and on-site flexibility. These themes surfaced in Tyre News’ recent fleet outlook analysis and in a Europe-wide review of charging and tyre considerations for commercial EVs—context that underscores the appeal of portable, professional-grade AC units.
To explore the product range and buy online, visit Cord’s store: https://amzn.to/3KVwc7Q
Tagged with: portable EV charger, workshop charging, PDI charging, dealership EV charging, fleet depot charging, CEE Commando socket, BS 7671 compliance, Type 2 tethered cable, IP65 IK10, EV workshop equipment
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