The EV-ACS4005T’s spec sheet is short, and every line on it is a check against your car and your circuit. Input: 240 V, drawn through a NEMA 14-50 plug. Output: up to 9.6 kW through a NACS connector, at a current you set — 16, 24, 32 or 40 A. Around those lines sit an IP66 rating, a 1.77-inch display, a 25 or 28 ft cable, and the CE and FCC marks. Here is what each line promises, and what it does not.
Key Takeaways
- Input lines set the conditions: 240 V, a 14-50 plug, and a setting matched to the breaker by the 125% rule.
- 9.6 kW is a ceiling at the 40 A step; the car decides what it actually draws.
- “25 or 28 ft” means two order options, not a range — measure before you choose.
- IP66 and the CE/FCC marks describe the enclosure and its paperwork, not speed or circuit capacity.
Input Lines: What Has to Feed It
The input line reads 240 V with a NEMA 14-50P plug. That plug is a requirement in disguise: the charger expects a matching 14-50 receptacle — see our guide to what a NEMA 14-50 outlet is. The second input line is the adjustable range, 16–40 A. Because EV charging is a continuous load, the National Electrical Code sizes the breaker at 125% of the charging current, so each setting belongs on a specific circuit:
| Setting you choose | Breaker it belongs on (125% rule) | Power at 240 V |
|---|---|---|
| 16 A | 20 A | About 3.8 kW |
| 24 A | 30 A | About 5.8 kW |
| 32 A | 40 A | About 7.7 kW |
| 40 A | 50 A | 9.6 kW |
That table is the sheet’s most practical line: the range lets one charger sit correctly on different circuits. Our explainer on what size breaker an EV charger needs works through the same rule.
Output Lines: What the Car Actually Gets
The headline output is 9.6 kW, which is simply the top setting multiplied by the input voltage: 40 A × 240 V. Choose a lower step and the ceiling drops with it, as the table shows. With AC charging, the car’s onboard charger converts the power and sets the real draw: a car that accepts less will take less. The U.S. DOT puts Level 2 charging at 7–19 kW overall, which is where this unit sits at its full setting — see our comparison of Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging. The last output line is the connector: NACS, so NACS-inlet cars plug straight in.
The Display and Cable Lines
The 1.77-inch display is the sheet’s feedback line: it shows the session as it runs, so setting and actual current can be compared at a glance. The cable line needs one clarification: “25 or 28 ft” is not a stretch range — the charger comes in two lengths. Measure outlet to inlet, along the route the cable will take, before you pick.
Protection Lines: The Rating and the Marks
IP66 is the enclosure line: dust-tight, and resistant to powerful water jets. It describes the charger’s own casing in weather — our comparison of IP54, IP65 and IP66 ratings decodes the digits. It says nothing about the receptacle or the car; those have their own ratings. The CE and FCC marks are the paperwork lines: they record that the product is built to the named markets’ rules. They are not output figures. Finally, read the sheet for what is absent: no app or network line — the current is set on the unit itself. If a feature is not on the sheet, do not assume it; ask the seller.
The Charger Behind the Sheet
The EVDANCE EV-ACS4005T is the unit those lines describe: a 40 A NACS portable charger, 9.6 kW, NEMA 14-50P, settings at 16/24/32/40 A, IP66, with a 25 or 28 ft cable, made by EVDANCE (Shenzhen, founded 2011) with a three-year standard warranty. Our guide to reading an EV charger datasheet applies the same method to any brand’s sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 9.6 kW the speed my car will charge at?
It is the ceiling at the 40 A setting. Your car draws what its onboard charger accepts, up to that ceiling. The session runs at the lowest of the setting, the circuit and the car.
Which setting should I use on a 50 A circuit?
The 40 A step is the one the 125% rule pairs with a 50 A breaker, so it is a legitimate everyday choice there. Lower steps trade speed for a gentler draw — fine for long overnight parking.
Does the IP66 line mean the charger can live anywhere outdoors?
It means the enclosure is sealed against dust and powerful water jets. Placement still matters: follow the manual, and remember the rating covers the charger, not the outlet.
Related Reading
- How to Read an EV Charger Datasheet: A Buyer’s Guide
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- IP Ratings for EV Chargers: IP54, IP65 and IP66 Compared
