PROTECTOR USABLE TO SUPPORT ON A WALL AN ELECTRIC CHARGER FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND TO PROTECT THE WALL FROM DAMAGE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL CORD OF THE ELECTRIC CHARGER

A shield can have situated thereon a charger to charge an electrical vehicle, the shield including a panel comprising a body portion formed of a first material and a coating apparatus that is formed of a second material different than the first material, the coating apparatus being applied to at least one of the front surface and the rear surface. The shield can protect a wall to which the charger is mounted for the charging electrical. The shield can be combined with an electrical receptacle box to form a protector.