Level 1/2 EVSE 16amp 110v-220v Electric Car charger $150

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08-22-2017 at 08:24 PM #2

Thats about the same specs as the crappy one that came with my Bolt but its a fair price.

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08-22-2017 at 08:30 PM #3

Cord won't be robust enough to handle daily use.

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08-22-2017 at 08:40 PM #4

I have one for my e-golf, and it's perfectly fine. These things are just fancy extension cords (well, very fancy). I paid $219 and very happy with it. Just make sure it has the right plug for your application. I use mine with a dryer buddy, since my panel is maxxed out, and it would cost me $5k to upgrade the service.

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08-22-2017 at 08:42 PM #5

That low amperage is for cars with small batteries.

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08-22-2017 at 08:44 PM #6

Quote from plympton :

What gauge is the cable?

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08-22-2017 at 09:25 PM #7

Dunno. It's pretty thick. The sheath is pretty thick, too. It's well built. If I had to complain, I'd say it's a little stickier inserting and removing than the stock charger. It feels durable as stock, and the cable is plenty long, too.

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08-31-2017 at 11:55 AM #8

The charging rate of most plugin hybrids & battery EVs is determined by the onboard electronics. This EVSE is only twice as fast as the 120V Level 1 charger that comes standard with most plugin cars. Not a great deal. If you really need fast charging, get the the ones that support higher amps @ 240V. One may need to ensure the circuits at home support the high amps.

More importantly, is it ok to trust a no name brand? Is this UL certified? Personally speaking UL certification is a basic minimum as it ensures an independent 3rd party has tested and certified the product.

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