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=Overview=
Zero is the only EV manufacturer with a sizeable aftermarket for chargers for a number of reasons:
* They've achieved the largest sales volume in the electric motorcycle market ''without'' a high-speed charging solution until recently.
* The scooter and automobile markets are not as culturally focused on modifications, and often have 3kW solutions and live with them.
* Zero's motorcycles operate at 116V DC, which is low enough not to mandate significant electrical training.

;Requirements
: Charging systems for electric motorcycles face a number of challenging requirements:
* High-speed solid-state switching power supplies.
* Electrically homologated to match the EV's battery voltage.
* Isolated to protect from power transients both ''from'' and ''to'' the battery or other connected circuits.
* Ruggedized to survive long-term vibration on the chassis.
* Sealed to survive long-term weather exposure.
* Lightweight and compact enough not to impact riding dynamics or frame load limits.
* Responsive to dynamic conditions around the battery or other systems that demand a reduction in charging output. 

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=Charger Comparison=
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This table simplifies details for the sake of comparison. See the notes below and investigate based on your needs and allowable tradeoffs.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Charger Comparison (typical configurations)
!Platform
!Vendor
!Model
!Power (kW)
!Weight (lb)
!Density (kW/lb)
!OEM Warranty
![https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code Protection]
!Self-Protection
!Custom Orders
!Tank Count
!External
!Inlet to Onboard
!Charge mode enable
!Cost (with input adapter)
|-
|rowspan="9"|[[SDS Platform|SDS]]
|rowspan="3"|[[Zero Motorcycles|Zero]]
|[[Onboard Charger|Onboard Calex 1200W]]
|1.3
|17
|0.08
|rowspan="3"|✓
|IP65 for enclosure
: IP25 for connector
|✓
|✗
|0
|✗
|N/A
|✓
|800 USD
|-
|[[Zero Quick Charger|Delta-Q QuiQ Charger]]
|1.0
|11
|0.09
|IP66
|✓
|✗
|0
|✓
|✗
|✓
|600 USD
|-
|2018+ [[Charge_Tank|Charge Tank]]
|6.5
|25?
|0.26?
|IP66
|✓
|✗
|1
|✗
|✓
|✓
|2295 USD
|-
|[[Hollywood Electrics]]
|[[Chargers#Hollywood_Electrics_Elcon_PFC_2500|Elcon 2500]]
|2.5
|15.6
|0.16
|rowspan="6"|✗
|IP46
|✓
|✓
|0
|✓
|✓
|✓
|1300 USD
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[DigiNow]]
|rowspan="3"|[[DigiNow/Super Charger V2.5|DigiNow Super Charger]]
|3.3
|9
|rowspan="3"|0.37
|rowspan="3"|IP67
|rowspan="3"|✓
|rowspan="3"|✓
|1
|rowspan="3"|✓
|rowspan="3"|✓
|rowspan="3"|✓
|1755 USD
|-
|6.6
|18
|2
| +800USD?
|-
|9.9
|27
|3
| +1500USD?
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[EVTricity]]
|rowspan="2"|[[EVTricity/Fast Charging Kit|EVTricity Fast Charging Kit]]
|6.6
|rowspan="2"|13.2
|0.50
|rowspan="2"|None
|rowspan="2"|✗
|rowspan="2"|✓
|rowspan="2"|N/A
|rowspan="2"|✓
|rowspan="2"|✗
|rowspan="2"|✗
|rowspan="2"|1513 USD
: *1990 AUD
|-
|8.8 (tuned)
|0.66
|-
|[[FST Platform|FST]]
|[[Zero Motorcycles|Zero]]
|[[FST Platform/Rapid Charge Module|Rapid Charge Module]]
|3.0
|12?
|
|✓
|
|✓
|✗
|2
|✗
|✓
|✓
|1200 USD
|}

;Notes
:This summary compresses some assumptions together for the sake of comparison.
:;Power/Cost
:* Figures are ''per configuration'' and do not count the onboard charger.
:;Stacking
:* Multi-unit costs for non-OEM chargers is lower per unit, and '''isolated''' units can be stacked, up to [[C-Rate|1C]].
:* SCv1 (eMotorWerks) and Manzanita Micro units are ''not'' isolated, should '''not''' be stacked.
:* SCv2 (current DigiNow) and Quiq are isolated, ''can'' be stacked.
:;Protection
:* [[wikipedia:IP Code|IP codes]] are sourced from the supplier, and can be compromised by vendor kit assembly.
:*: DigiNow has reported separately submitting their assembly for lab testing to get an assembly rating listed below.
:*: EVTricity's supplier does not rate their equipment for vibration or dust ingress or vehicle usage; treat with care.
:;Warranty Coverage
:: Zero will not cover system failures related to unapproved chargers ''if'' the charger equipment or its usage is deemed related to the fault.
::: [[DigiNow]] and [[User:Evtricity|EVTricity]] and DIY modules operate in this grey zone.
::: You should disconnect any high-powered chargers that were not dealer-installed before submitting for repair.
:: Using chargers like these may cause early failures if not operated safely. Discuss warranty coverage with your dealer.

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=Level 1 AC=
The following chargers can handle 110V or 220V AC at common frequencies, but have individual power ratings that fit the common NEMA 5-15 North American outlet plug (typically 15A at 110V but it's safest to draw 1.3kW or less).

==[[Zero Quick Charger|OEM Quick Charger]]==
{{:Zero Quick Charger}}

==[[Delta-Q QuiQ Charger]]==
{{:Delta-Q QuiQ Charger}}

=Level 2 AC=
All of the Level 2 AC options except the multi-unit diginow are single-phase oriented. Mennekes adapters provide three phases, and the Diginow sold with Mennekes adapters (Europe, NZ) are wired so one 3.3kw brick draws from each phase, up to all three phases.  

Zero branded 200-240VAC Charge Tanks are based on a [[J1772]] inlet at this time, with a Mennekes adapter, which is necessarily single phase.

==Adapter Cord==
The onboard charger will accept 208-240V AC but still charge at a 1.3kW.
: Using a splitter between the onboard charger and other Quick Chargers or the Elcon is a common configuration.

;C13 Output
: The [[Onboard Charger]] and [[Zero Quick Charger]] have C14 inlets for C13 plugs.

;C19 Output
: The [[Hollywood Electrics/Elcon 2500|HE Elcon 2500]] and [[EVTricity/Fast Charging Kit|EVTricity]] external chargers had C20 inlets for C19 plugs.

===[[J1772]] Adapter Cords===
;OEM
: [http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_5&products_id=122 SAE J1772 Charging Adaptor] is just the J1772 to C14 cable adapter cord, at $150 (reduced from $300 without change).
:: No interactive J pilot signal circuitry is included, but should not be necessary for most stations.
: [http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_5&products_id=188 SAE J1772 Charging Socket Kit] for 2013 Zero models mounts the connector in front of the left frame stanchion next to the onboard charger inlet, at $500.
:: After 2013, the frame shape there is slightly different and would require a different fitment.

;[http://www.tucsonev.com TusconEV]
: TucsonEV makes plugs, inlets, wires, and cords for J1772.
: They offer a specific ''J1772 To Zero Adapter'' product to connect to the onboard charger and a (preconfigured) number of Delta-Q QuiQ chargers officially supported by Zero (basically splits into 1-3 C14 plugs).
: It's cheaper than Zero's cord, and offers a splitter option to power one or two Delta-Q QuiQ chargers in parallel with the onboard charger, up to 30A theoretically.

;[[User:Evtricity|EVTricity]]
: [http://evtricity.com.au/product/j1772-to-2-x-c19-c13-adaptor/ J1772 to 2 x C19 + C13 adapter]

===[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_2_connector Mennekes] Adapter Cords===
: [https://www.laadkabelfabriek.nl/product/verloop-type-2-naar-schuko-contrastekker/ Gradient / Type 2 adapter for Schuko socket]
: [http://eauto.si/metron-shop/?product=adapter-type-2-3-x-schuko-16-a AC02: TYPE 2 TO 3 X SCHUKO (3 X 16A)]
;[[User:Evtricity|EVTricity]]
: [http://evtricity.com.au/product/mennekes-type-2-to-3-x-c19-adaptor/ Mennekes Type 2 to 3 X C19 Adapter]
: [http://evtricity.com.au/product/mennekes-to-australia-3-phase-32a-socket/ Mennekes Type 2 to Australia 3 phase 32A socket]

==[[Charge Tank|OEM Charge Tank]]==
{{:Charge Tank}}

==[[DigiNow Super Charger V2]]==
{{:DigiNow Super Charger V2}}

===[[DigiNow Super Charger Installation]]===
{{:DigiNow Super Charger Installation}}

==[[DigiNow Super Charger V2.5]]==
{{:DigiNow Super Charger V2.5}}

==[[EVTricity Fast Charging Kit]] (discontinued) ==
{{:EVTricity Fast Charging Kit}}

==[[DigiNow Super Charger V1]] (discontinued)==
{{:DigiNow Super Charger V1}}

==[[Hollywood Electrics/Elcon 2500|Hollywood Electrics Elcon PFC 2500]]==
{{:Hollywood Electrics/Elcon 2500}}

==[http://www.elconchargers.com/catalog/item/9034090/10295140.htm Elcon 3.3KW UHF CAN bus charger]==

The HK-J charger is a newer model that outputs 3.3kW at 220V AC or 1.6kW at 110V AC.  It's smaller and lighter than Elcon's PFC 2500.  It would require significant programming and customization to be used with a Zero.

Product link: [http://www.elconchargers.com/catalog/item/9034090/10295140.htm Elcon's HK-J series 3.3kW charger]

The Diginow Supercharger v2 is based on similar chargers plus a sensor and canbus controller unit.

==[http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=7483 3.3kw chargers with little interfacing]==

"newbie" user Josh reports that similar units can be ordered without canbus control.

He proposes a group buy.  I'd be wary of sending money to a person without a track record.

==[http://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/tsm2500-and-charge-controller.html TSM2500 Charger and Controller]==

[http://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/chargers-ev.html Thunderstruck EV] sells a non-homologated assembly of what appears to be the same charger as used in the pre-2018 OEM Charge Tank with a separate generic controller. Naturally, this requires using quite a bit of programming and configuration to set up successfully. It's a 2.5kW charger with ample air cooling.

=Combining Chargers=
One can combine chargers to feed the [[Gen2/Accessory Charging Port|Accessory Charging Port]] using the right cable.

Zero's Y-Cable below is designed to do this. It's intended for their Quick Charger but can be used on an Elcon 2500 or other isolated charger able to work with the enable pins.

;Notes
* There are 2 enable pins on the Accessory Charging Port.
*: You have to use two chargers to each pin.
*: One pin can't drive more than 2 chargers.
*: If one pin drives two chargers, the other pin must drive 2 chargers or none at all.
*: So, 1, 2, or 4 chargers can be supported, but [https://youtu.be/xOrgLj9lOwk?t=1m25s not 3]...
*:: ''UNLESS'' you add a jumper and pin to the Anderson connector to bring both pins on the same sensor wire.
*2013 and earlier models accessory charging port have a 30A current limit, so can't handle 4 Quick Chargers.
;Steps
# Join a pair of chargers with a Y-cable.
# For a second pair, join them with a second Y-cable.
#: To combine the pairs, you need a ''third'' Y-cable that output can be connected with your bike.

Ref. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/zmcowners/permalink/1232969076772298/ If I add the third QuiQ charger, it cancels out one of the other two leaving one QuiQ charger working, along with the onboard charger (about 2000 watts)]

==[http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_5&products_id=196 Y-Cable]==
Zero sells a splitter input cable for combining their [[#OEM Quick Charger|Quick Chargers]] into the [[Gen2/Accessory Charging Port|Accessory Charging Port]].

It can be used on any charger rated for the [[Anderson connector]] ([http://www.andersonpower.com/us/en/products/sbs/sbs-75x.aspx SBS75XBRN]).

;Alternative
: [[Advanced_Modifications#Charger Y-Cable|DIY Charger Y-Cable]] procedure.

=DC=
DC charge stations are conceptually just offboard AC chargers programmed for higher voltages.

DC charging works differently than AC to DC charging. The power output is based on voltage rise. A CHAdeMO can only charge 6.2 kW at 50v ''if'' it follows the spec, which most do not.

Most DC chargers (ChaDeMo and CCS, in practice) do not go below 200V, meaning the Zero has to fake the system out. In doing so, you get an immediate voltage rise causing the DC charger to think you have completed your charge nearly immediately.

A CHAdeMO station is no different from an offboard high power charger which would also result in the same thing.
* If you plugged the output of one charger into the input of another charger, the first charger, which is powering the second charger would turn on and off again immediately.
* The nature of DC charging uses the battery itself as a load causing voltage drop.
* This is the premise of how DigiNow controls the Supercharger power and voltage output, and how it knows when to slow down and by how much.

;Cost
: Inlet hardware which can handle reasonable power run around 800 for the incomplete plug alone excluding control board's, wiring harnesses etc.
: For this reason, DC charging hardware still costs more than AC charging hardware.

Ref. [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6624.msg52761#msg52761 DC-DC charger]

==[[wikipedia:CHAdeMO|CHAdeMO]]==
;OEM
Zero offered a CHAdeMO solution for the 2013 models that placed an inlet on the left side of the frame behind the battery and installed a custom charging path to the battery. Unfortunately, they had enough troubles with charging station implementation for Zero battery voltage that they abandoned support for this solution.

[http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3637.msg21348#msg21348 Comments from Aaron at Zero]

There is controversy about this action from Zero.  The core feature of the problem is that some earlier implementations of CHAdeMO charger stations did not provide DC voltage in the range that the Zero battery operates in.  The lowest voltage that is supposed to be supported in a CHAdeMO implementation is 50VDC, however, most other CHAdeMO consumers operate at above 200VDC, so some implementations were made only to support that voltage range.  Unfortunately, Zero's range is around 96VDC-118VDC depending on the state of charge.  If properly implemented, a CHAdeMO charging station and a Zero Motorcycle are compatible.  To compound this, most of the charging stations that were installed that were only 200VDC+ compatible were installed within the stomping grounds of Zero's HQ, so they received an inordinate level of reinforcement of their incompatibility worries.  Later implementations of charging stations, done in other areas of the country, were much more consistently compatible. [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=4617.msg43691]

[https://chargedevs.com/features/zero-motorcycles-was-forced-to-abandon-a-dc-fast-charging-option-in-2013-better-interoperability-testing-is-needed/ Charged EVs magazine story about Zero and CHAdeMO] has the most detail of any explanation so far.

[http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3308.msg17650#msg17650 station compatibility summary on the forum]

;Third-Party

[http://www.tucsonev.com/chademo.html TusconEV CHAdeMO inlet] at $650 could be the first component in the a DIY CHAdeMO solution. Signaling logic would probably have to be added.

[http://shop.quickchargepower.com/Fast-Charging_c5.htm QuickChargePower CHAdeMO products] are promising, between an available CHAdeMO inlet at $800 and the JdeMO setup for the RAV4 EV. There are reports that the owner plans to develop a solution for the Zero.

==SAE/Combo==
==[[wikipedia:Combined Charging System|CCS]]==
CCS builds on the J1772 plug to add a DC plug.

CCS is actually more complex than ChaDeMo by far, but that complexity also makes it much more secure. It uses encrypted TCP sockets over the power lines themselves with security certificate transfers, etc. Whereas CHAdeMO works via simple CAN bus messages.

=DIY Chargers=
A thread on DIY charging on a budget: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=5194.0 Charging solution for $2k or less?]

[http://shop.quickchargepower.com/ QuickChargePower] offers a number of components at reasonable prices (relative to the market and electronics sophistication).

Building a series of two high-density 48 V DC power supplies is a way to get a custom charge assist, although computer power supplies are not ruggedized or weatherproof. The power supply will need adjustment to produce a higher voltage of 54-55 V DC so that in series the pack produces 108-110 V DC, sufficient to run through most of a battery charge cycle.
; Meanwell
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3987 Burton's RSP-2000 build]
: [http://blog.evmotoblog.com/2016/06/how-to-build-diy-quick-charger-for-your.html A howto on building a Level 2 charger from the RSP-1000's]
; Eltek
: [http://www.eltek.com/wip4/detail_products.epl?id=1291844 Eltek Flatpack S 48V]