A portable charger reaches 22 kW by not working from a household socket. The EV-ACS3205PE draws 32 A on each of three phases at 380–400 V, fed through a CEE 5-pin plug: √3 × 400 V × 32 A ≈ 22 kW of AC power. The charger itself stays portable — what is fixed is the three-phase CEE socket it plugs into. The 22 kW exists only where that socket and the supply behind it exist; everywhere else, this unit has nothing to draw from.
Key Takeaways
- 22 kW is arithmetic, not magic: 32 A drawn on each of three phases at 380–400 V (√3 × 400 × 32 ≈ 22 kW).
- The CEE 32 A 5-pin socket is the gate — the full rating exists only where that socket and a three-phase supply exist.
- The car still decides the session rate; a lower-rated onboard charger charges below 22 kW on this unit.
- Portable means the charger travels between fitted sockets; anything beyond the published specification is a written confirmation, not an assumption.
The Arithmetic: Three Phases Do the Heavy Lifting
Charging power is voltage times current, and three-phase supply runs that sum three times in parallel. Labelled arithmetic makes the step clear:
| Supply | Current | Approximate power |
|---|---|---|
| Single-phase, 230 V | 32 A on one phase | ≈ 7.4 kW |
| Three-phase, 400 V | 32 A on each of three phases | ≈ 22 kW (√3 × 400 × 32) |
Nothing inside the charger multiplies power. It passes three full phases to the car, and the car’s onboard charger converts them. That is also the ceiling on expectations: a car whose onboard charger accepts less than 22 kW of three-phase AC charges at its own rate on this unit, exactly as it would on a fixed 22 kW wallbox. Our explainer on single-phase vs three-phase charging walks through the 7, 11 and 22 kW steps in full.
The Socket Is the Gate
The CEE 32 A 5-pin socket is an industrial fitting, found where three-phase power is already used — workshops, farms, depots and commercial premises are the typical settings. Where one exists and its circuit is in good order, the EV-ACS3205PE plugs in and the full rating is available. Where a building has only a single-phase supply, no setting on the charger changes that: the phases are not there to draw. A licensed electrician can usually tell you in one visit whether a three-phase supply reaches the building and what fitting the matching socket involves. Our guide to CEE plugs, 16 A vs 32 A, explains the plug family this unit belongs to.
What “Portable” Means for This Model
Portable here means the charger moves and the infrastructure stays: unplug from one CEE socket, carry the unit, plug into another. The model’s published specification is centred on exactly that job — 22 kW three-phase output, Type 2 vehicle connector, CEE 5-pin plug, a 1.77-inch display and an IP66 enclosure for indoor or outdoor use. Features beyond that list are not part of this model’s published specification; if a buying decision depends on one, confirm it with EVDANCE in writing before ordering rather than assuming a portable inherits a wallbox’s feature set.
Where It Sits in the Range
EVDANCE’s range brackets this unit on both sides. The ACS1605PE is the 11 kW three-phase portable (16 A, CEE 5-pin) for sites whose sockets and cars suit the smaller rating. At the fixed end, the EV-ACT3204PE delivers the same 22 kW as a hardwired wallbox with RFID and app access — the choice there is permanence and access control against the EV-ACS3205PE’s ability to serve several sockets with one unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it deliver 22 kW from a normal household socket?
No. A household socket is single-phase and rated far below 32 A per phase. The 22 kW figure requires the three-phase CEE 32 A socket this charger is built for.
Does every car charge at 22 kW on it?
No. The charger offers up to 22 kW; the car’s onboard charger sets the session rate. A car limited to 11 kW AC charges at 11 kW — the same limit it would meet on a fixed 22 kW wallbox.
Is it a wallbox?
No. It is a portable unit with an industrial plug. The only fixed element is the socket on the wall — which is also what makes one charger usable across several sites that have the socket fitted.
Related Reading
- Single-Phase vs Three-Phase EV Charging: 7kW, 11kW and 22kW Explained
- CEE Plugs Explained: Choosing 16A or 32A for a Three-Phase Portable EV Charger
- Portable EV Charger Types Explained: 10A, 16A, 32A and Three-Phase Models
- Portable EV Charger Buying Guide 2026: Specs, Costs, and When to Choose One Over a Wallbox
