Three enclosure ratings appear across the EVDANCE range. IP65 is stated for the JT02 adapter, and as one half of the stated rating on two wallboxes. IP66 covers most of the portable chargers and both DC adapters. IP54 is stated for the two floor-standing stations. Each rating describes how an enclosure handles dust and water, and where a charger fits follows from that — not from a quality ranking.
Key Takeaways
- EVDANCE states IP65 for the JT02, IP65/IP66 as a pair on two wallboxes, IP66 on most portables and the DC adapters, and IP54 on the two floor stations.
- The rating follows the product’s life: handled and carried units are sealed tightest; floor stations trade sealing for service access and rely on siting.
- IP54 is splash protection, not jet or immersion protection — site a station accordingly.
- An IP rating is not a quality ranking and says nothing about impact, temperature or electrical safety.
The Two Digits, Briefly
An IP rating has two digits. The first covers solids: 5 means dust-protected, 6 means dust-tight. The second covers water: 4 means splashing from any direction, 5 means water jets, and 6 means powerful jets. None of the models in this map claims an immersion rating. Our full explainer, IP Ratings for EV Chargers: IP54, IP65 and IP66 Compared, walks through the whole scale; this article maps the ratings onto the EVDANCE range itself.
The Range, Mapped
| Rating as stated | EVDANCE models | Where that rating fits |
|---|---|---|
| IP65 | JT02 NACS-to-J1772 adapter | Lives in the car and is handled outdoors at destination chargers, in all weathers |
| IP65/IP66 (stated as a pair) | EV-ACT5006T and EV-ACT3204PE wallboxes | Fixed mounting on outdoor walls and driveways |
| IP66 | EV-ACS4005T, EV-AC04001U, EV-ACS3210T and EV-ACS3210E portables; EV-ACS3205PE and ACS1605PE three-phase portables; JT08 and JT09 DC adapters | Open driveways and uncovered parking; units that are carried, handled and may rest on wet ground |
| IP54 | EV-AC03201T AC station and EV-RHDC30K-L DC charger | Floor-standing units on commercial and public sites, sited as splash-protected equipment |
Why the Ratings Land Where They Do
Portable chargers get the hardest life in the range. They are carried between sites, plugged in outdoors and set down on wet ground, so dust-tight sealing and resistance to powerful jets (IP66) matches how they are actually used; our guide to whether portable EV chargers are waterproof covers that handling in more depth. The wallboxes sit between the two patterns: they are fixed in place, but they live on exterior walls for years. Where a listing states a pair, IP65/IP66, plan against the lower figure unless the seller confirms the rating for your exact variant in writing.
The stations’ IP54 is a different design point, not a defect. A floor-standing public unit needs service access and ventilation paths that a sealed portable does not, and it is normally sited deliberately — on a prepared base in a car park, often under a canopy. IP54 protects against dust and splashing water from any direction; it does not cover water jets, standing water against the base, or washdown cleaning. Site the unit accordingly and check the site plan with the installer before the base is poured.
A Rating Is Not a Ranking
Read across the range, the pattern is about use, not about better and worse. An adapter that lives in a glovebox and works in the rain states IP65. A portable that may lie in a puddle states IP66. A serviced floor station states IP54 and relies on siting. None of these ratings says anything about impact resistance, temperature range or electrical safety — those are separate specifications, and where a listing does not state them, they are questions for the seller, not gaps to fill from another model’s page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IP54 enough for an outdoor car park?
It can be, with deliberate siting. IP54 covers dust and splashing water, which suits a floor station on a prepared base, ideally sheltered from driven rain. It is not a rating for jet washing, flooding or standing water, so the site layout matters as much as the number.
Should I choose IP66 over IP65 every time?
No. Match the rating to the life the unit will lead. A fixed wallbox under an eave does not face the same exposure as a portable that travels. Where a wallbox listing states IP65/IP66 as a pair, the sensible step is confirming the figure for the variant you are ordering.
Does IP66 mean a charger can be pressure-washed or submerged?
No. The second digit 6 is a test against powerful water jets, not immersion, and a pressure washer can exceed the test conditions. Keep cleaning to what the manual allows, and never treat an IP rating as permission to submerge a charger or an adapter.
Related Reading
- IP Ratings for EV Chargers: IP54, IP65 and IP66 Compared
- Are Portable EV Chargers Waterproof? IP Ratings Explained for Drivers
- Can You Charge an Electric Car in the Rain?
- Do You Need an EV Charger Enclosure? How to Choose an Outdoor Enclosure
