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expiredGeeeeeeeek posted Sep 06, 2023 07:42 PM

Select Costco Stores: Members: Autel 40-Amp Level 2 Electric Car Charger

(In-Store Only, Select Locations)

$300

$559

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Deal Editor's Note: This offer is available In-Store only at select locations with no online link available so we have no way of verifying availability or sale price but since members are reporting success, we have decided to promote this deal to FrontPage.

Select Costco Wholesale Locations has for Members: Autel 40-Amp Level 2 Electric Car Charger on sale for $299.97. Offer is valid In-Store only at Select Locations.

Thanks community member Geeeeeeeeek for sharing this deal

Features:
  • 14/50 NEMA Cord
  • 25' Charging Cable
  • Energy Star Rating
  • IP65 Rating
  • Mobile App Option

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Deal Editor's Note: This offer is available In-Store only at select locations with no online link available so we have no way of verifying availability or sale price but since members are reporting success, we have decided to promote this deal to FrontPage.

Select Costco Wholesale Locations has for Members: Autel 40-Amp Level 2 Electric Car Charger on sale for $299.97. Offer is valid In-Store only at Select Locations.

Thanks community member Geeeeeeeeek for sharing this deal

Features:
  • 14/50 NEMA Cord
  • 25' Charging Cable
  • Energy Star Rating
  • IP65 Rating
  • Mobile App Option

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1twinsfan
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The only thing this unit is missing is it appears not to be supported by municipalities that offer a low night time charging rate that is billed by the charger. WIFI connection directly from the charger to the utility servers to monitor usage.

Our municipality is using chargepoint and Juicebox. These two are fully UL Listed and I think that's the reason. Autel is UL Rated, but rated is not the same as UL listed.

Cable really stiff in <20F temps, but no overheats with garage temperatures over 110F easily this summer.

It's a heavy duty unit. Wifi and bluetooth work well, and you can actually hardwire ethernet on this one I believe if you don't have Wifi.

I don't have two units to test this, but I have researched this model more than many youtubers out there that do charging reviews. Yes it appears that two chargers can share one circuit based on load balancing. This load balancing is based on internet control to the two units, not control wiring between the two units. It's app driven through Wifi.

With data driven features and a dedicated app this is more powerful than the current Wall Connector in my opinion.
screamingninja
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See also: https://openevse.com/

Maybe not as inexpensive, but you can piece together your own EVSE (colloquially called "EV Charger") using an open platform, which I find pretty slick!
m3incorp
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Hmmm -15, I doubted I would be in the garage or anywhere else at that temp.

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Sep 06, 2023 08:41 PM
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jtree1Sep 06, 2023 08:41 PM
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Any good?
Sep 06, 2023 08:58 PM
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1twinsfanSep 06, 2023 08:58 PM
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I own this model, and this is one heck of a deal for that price. Does anyone know if there's a website like brickseek for inventory tracking for Costco?

This appears to be YMMV and instore only.
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webdoctorsSep 06, 2023 09:01 PM
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Incredible deal! Great timing with the other thread on Teslas....
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Sep 06, 2023 09:01 PM
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whistlepodu1Sep 06, 2023 09:01 PM
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Quote from 1twinsfan :
I own this model, and this is one heck of a deal for that price. Does anyone know if there's a website like brickseek for inventory tracking for Costco?

This appears to be YMMV and instore only.
Only way is to chat online with a rep.
Sep 06, 2023 09:07 PM
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1twinsfanSep 06, 2023 09:07 PM
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The only thing this unit is missing is it appears not to be supported by municipalities that offer a low night time charging rate that is billed by the charger. WIFI connection directly from the charger to the utility servers to monitor usage.

Our municipality is using chargepoint and Juicebox. These two are fully UL Listed and I think that's the reason. Autel is UL Rated, but rated is not the same as UL listed.

Cable really stiff in <20F temps, but no overheats with garage temperatures over 110F easily this summer.

It's a heavy duty unit. Wifi and bluetooth work well, and you can actually hardwire ethernet on this one I believe if you don't have Wifi.

I don't have two units to test this, but I have researched this model more than many youtubers out there that do charging reviews. Yes it appears that two chargers can share one circuit based on load balancing. This load balancing is based on internet control to the two units, not control wiring between the two units. It's app driven through Wifi.

With data driven features and a dedicated app this is more powerful than the current Wall Connector in my opinion.
Last edited by 1twinsfan September 6, 2023 at 03:12 PM.
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Sep 06, 2023 09:37 PM
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eb1888Sep 06, 2023 09:37 PM
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Here's a review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rGGCYYBkMU

When testing at -15F it's the least manageable cable he's tested. Very inflexible.
Last edited by eb1888 September 6, 2023 at 03:48 PM.
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Hmmm -15, I doubted I would be in the garage or anywhere else at that temp.
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eb1888Sep 07, 2023 10:45 AM
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At 50f the cable was difficult to handle when compared to more flexible options. The cold temp test is aimed at users who install the unit outside in northern locations.

For Tesla you can install an industrial grade 14-50 wall outlet from Hubbell or Bryant and control charging through the car and/or app. with the Tesla portable cable. Or get the Tesla wall charger. It's the highest rated at State of Charge. I use a 110v 20A circuit with a Lectron portable charger and 100ft.10g extension cord to deliver 16A to my M3. I'm thinking about time-of-day lower rates with a separate meter in the future.
Last edited by eb1888 September 7, 2023 at 05:32 AM.
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PurrrritoSep 07, 2023 01:11 PM
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Quote from jtree1 :
Any good?
Charges my e-bike in about 2 seconds.
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Avatar77Sep 07, 2023 01:18 PM
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Can anyone post the item number for Costco? Easiest way to call a warehouse and inquire about availability.

Anyone know how this compares to an Emporia?

EDIT - sorry I see its in the pic. 1692706.
Last edited by Avatar77 September 7, 2023 at 07:21 AM.
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cashcowsSep 07, 2023 01:27 PM
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Quote from eb1888 :
At 50f the cable was difficult to handle when compared to more flexible options. The cold temp test is aimed at users who install the unit outside in northern locations.

For Tesla you can install an industrial grade 14-50 wall outlet from Hubbell or Bryant and control charging through the car and/or app. with the Tesla portable cable. Or get the Tesla wall charger. It's the highest rated at State of Charge. I use a 110v 20A circuit with a Lectron portable charger and 100ft.10g extension cord to deliver 16A to my M3. I'm thinking about time-of-day lower rates with a separate meter in the future.
Does that 110v outlet work fine for the 16 amps? Total charge time? I was previously told I needed to run an extension cable from my dryer 240 plug outside instead of using the existing 110 outdoor wall outlet with a level 1 charger like you mentioned...? Highly considering buying my first EV and not sure if/when I can get a 240 dedicated plug put in outside before we move. Thx
Sep 07, 2023 02:18 PM
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pyrosiveSep 07, 2023 02:18 PM
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Called and provided the item number - no Costcos in my area carry it. Thanks anyway OP
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Sep 07, 2023 02:51 PM
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Mark111Sep 07, 2023 02:51 PM
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Costco in my area dose not carry this charger, South jersey
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motulalSep 07, 2023 03:02 PM
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General information.
All currently produced EV's have the 'charger' built into the vehicle. All of these external 'chargers' are the equivalent of a power cord. They don't actually charge. They just provide physical connectivity to your electrical grid.

If you have a Tesla, the cheapest way to charge is at home using a standard NEMA14-50 outlet and the mobile charger cable. You can setup time of day charging in the app or in the car.
The Tesla wall connector provides some additional features and a higher charge rate for some Tesla vehicles.

The same holds for other EVs. Most can use a standard 240V outlet which is cheaper to install and you dont need to spend $100's on a 'charger'
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Mark111Sep 07, 2023 03:13 PM
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Quote from pyrosive :
Called and provided the item number - no Costcos in my area carry it. Thanks anyway OP
what is the area/ Costco location, Thanks

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