Paris, February 18, 2025 — From February 19, 2025, Qobox mini charging stations, manufactured in France by the smart charging specialist Qovoltis, will equip the shelves of the 19 Darty stores selected to start this new collaboration. Once again, the brand, the French leader in the distribution of technical products, household appliances and services, is committed to informed choice and sustainable consumption by offering its customers charging stations for their electric vehicles.
This partnership is a first in France and highlights the commitment of both companies to the energy transition and sustainable mobility. The charging stations, certified Origine France Garantie, meet the highest standards of quality and performance, while supporting the local economy.
It is the first and only bidirectional charging station 100% integrated available for purchase in large retailers. The Qobox mini, Who won the Grand Prix for Innovation Made in France 2024, is now available for sale in 19 Darty partner stores in France (Angers, Beauvais, Blois, Bourges, Caen, Caen, Chateauroux, Chateauroux, Compiegne, Creil, Gennevilliers, Le Mans, Olivet, Orgeval, Orleans, Reims, Orgeval, Orleans, Reims, Soissons, Soissons, Torcy, Torcy, Tours Nord, Tours Sud, Troyes). Designed to anticipate energy needs, the Qobox mini integrates advanced Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technologies while guaranteeing a quality service with a charging power of up to 22 kW.
Sold with an attached cable with shutters, the terminal allows the recharging of a vehicle thanks to a charging power of 7.4 kW for a single-phase installation or 22 kW for a three-phase installation. A power of 7.4 kW makes it possible to recharge a range of around 100 kilometers in two hours. To communicate, the Qobox mini is the only home terminal to accept 3 connection types — by Wifi, Ethernet, and by the PLC network — allowing the installation of terminals very far from an electrical panel, up to 100m and thus to meet all possible configurations in a house. Thanks to intelligent optimization integrated into the terminal management software, the latter optimizes charging according to the time of day in order to benefit from the best electricity rates. Finally, it is waterproof and shockproof: its installation is possible both indoors and outdoors thanks to IK10 and IP54 certifications.
“We are delighted to announce this partnership with Darty, a leader in the distribution of technical products and household appliances, an ally of consumers in the daily uses of their homes and, which now offers its customers a space totally dedicated to energy in the home. This new local commercial proposal will make it possible to make the purchase and installation of electrical terminals accessible for individuals. Thanks to Darty consultants, the customer can easily be guided in choosing the appropriate solution and obtain all the necessary information, . In particular, individuals will be reminded that “they can benefit from a tax credit of €500 and a reduced VAT of 5.5% in single-family homes and condominiums.” — declares Ehsan Emami, President of Qovoltis.
About Qovoltis
Created in 2019 by Ehsan Emami, Qovoltis is a charging infrastructure operator that covers the entire value chain, from production to maintenance. Specializing in smart charging for electric vehicles, it designs, produces, produces in France, installs and manages charging stations to facilitate new modes of mobility on a daily basis. With the Qovoltis solution, charging is optimized while minimizing the impact on the electricity distribution network. Thanks to an intelligent, efficient and innovative design (using Artificial Intelligence techniques), Qovoltis contributes to the optimization and maintenance of the balance of the electrical network. Qovoltis is aimed at individuals as well as professionals (hotels and businesses) in their approach to energy transition and electric mobility. Winner 2021 of the Grand Prix Automobile Club de France and the Grand Prix Innovation Made in France 2024. Member of France AutoTech. Supported by Bpifrance. Certified Origin France Guaranteed.
The Qobox mini terminal installed at home is available from €1,599 including VAT before tax credit. The tax credit is valid for the simultaneous purchase of the charging station and its installation.
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