Ratio, a UK manufacturer of EV charging stations and power distribution systems, has introduced the io6 Street, an electric vehicle charger designed to support scalable on-street charging deployments for councils and charge point operators.
Designed and manufactured in the UK, the charger is intended for retrofit installation on existing lamp posts, columns, and pillars, enabling on-street charging without extensive civil works.
By using existing street infrastructure, the system is designed to reduce installation time, disruption, and overall deployment costs.
The io6 Street provides up to 7.4kW AC charging, depending on the power supply available at the column. It is aimed at residential streets where vehicles are parked for longer periods, supporting overnight or destination charging for drivers without off-street parking.
Charger designed for public infrastructure
According to Ratio, the charger has been developed for long-term public deployment, with an IK10-rated aluminium enclosure designed to withstand outdoor conditions.
The system includes DC 6mA protection, secure cable locking, and MID-certified metering as standard. It is also Elexon approved and designed to meet UK requirements for on-street EV charging installations.
For network operators, the charger supports OCPP 1.6J and is compatible with OCPP 2.0.1, allowing integration with charge point management systems.
Connectivity options include Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and 4G, with 36 months of SIM data included.
The io6 Street is designed for installation on 140mm, 168mm, and 194mm columns and lamp posts, supporting large-scale deployments across residential areas.