The honest answer is: not confirmed. The product listing for the EV-ACS3210E does not state that it supports IT earthing systems, and charging equipment is designed and tested for specific earthing arrangements. So for a Scandinavian home on an IT grid, this charger is a question to settle in writing before you order — not a specification to assume. Two confirmations settle it: one from EVDANCE, one from a local installer.
Key Takeaways
- The EV-ACS3210E listing does not state IT-grid support; treat it as unconfirmed, never as assumed.
- Earthing is part of what a charger is designed and tested for — the IP rating and power figures cannot answer it.
- Get two written confirmations: the manufacturer’s rating, and your home’s actual earthing arrangement.
- If either answer is no or unclear, do not use the unit on that supply.
What an IT Grid Is, and Why Chargers Care
Chargers sold for the European market are normally designed around TN earthing, the arrangement used across most of Europe, where the supply has a direct connection to earth. An IT system is different: the supply is isolated from earth, or connected to it only through a high impedance, so an earth fault behaves differently than on a TN network. IT networks survive in parts of Norway, which is why this question comes up there more than anywhere else in Europe.
A charger’s protective design — how it detects a fault and disconnects — is tied to the earthing arrangement it was built and tested for. A unit that behaves correctly on TN cannot simply be assumed to behave the same way on IT, and that cannot be judged from the connector, the power rating or the IP code. No adapter changes it.
What the EV-ACS3210E Listing Does and Does Not Say
The listing states a Type 2 connector, adjustable current from 10 A to 32 A, single-phase output of about 7 kW, app control, energy monitoring, OCPP-ready connectivity and an IP66 rating. It says nothing about earthing systems. Read that silence correctly: it is neither a yes nor a no. It means the IT question is open until the manufacturer answers it — in the manual or the datasheet, not in a sales message.
Our explainer on single-phase vs three-phase charging covers how supply types differ. Neither it nor any rating table can answer the earthing question — only the two confirmations below can.
The Questions That Settle It
| Question | Ask | What a solid answer looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Is this charger rated for use on an IT earthing system? | EVDANCE, before you order | A line in the manual or datasheet that names IT systems — not a verbal assurance |
| Which earthing arrangement does my home actually have? | Your network operator or a local installer | A definite answer for your address; it cannot be guessed from the fuse box |
| Does my installation need anything extra because of the earthing? | A local installer | A written scope of work, agreed before anything is bought |
| If this unit is not rated for IT, what should I use instead? | EVDANCE and the installer together | A named alternative product or installation approach, in writing |
Before You Have the Answers
- Do not buy on assumption. “Sold in Norway” does not mean “rated for IT”: plenty of Norwegian homes are on TN networks, and a charger can be sold for them alone.
- Do not plug in first and check later. Protection that does not operate as designed is not something you discover safely by trying it.
- Ask the arrangement question even if you change chargers. Earthing belongs to your home’s supply, not to one product, and the answer matters for any charger you buy.
Put the question to EVDANCE through the contact page, and the arrangement question to a local installer or your network operator. If both answers come back positive, you can buy with the question closed. If either is no or unclear, you have saved yourself finding out the expensive way.
Frequently Asked Questions
My neighbour in Norway charges with a portable unit. Does that settle it?
No. Earthing arrangements differ by network area and by building — your neighbour’s home may be on a TN network even if yours is IT. Only your network operator or an installer can confirm the arrangement at your address.
Can a transformer or an adapter make any charger suitable for an IT grid?
Installation-level solutions are a matter for a local installer who has seen your supply; they are not a plug accessory to buy online and try. Never treat an adapter as an earthing fix.
What if EVDANCE confirms IT support in writing?
Then the product half is closed. The installer half still applies: your installer confirms the arrangement at your home and the installation for it.
Related Reading
- Single-Phase vs Three-Phase EV Charging: 7kW, 11kW and 22kW Explained
- Can I Charge an Electric Car From a Normal Socket?
- Portable EV Charger Types Explained: 10A, 16A, 32A and Three-Phase Models
