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expiredGeeeeeeeek posted Sep 6, 2023 7:42 PM

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

$300

$559

46% off
(In-Store Only, Select Locations)at Costco Wholesale
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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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Sep 7, 2023 3:33 PM
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FairSofa5430Sep 7, 2023 3:33 PM
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Quote from motulal :
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'

Tesla's do not come with a mobile connector any more so you will need to purchase a "EVSE" if you want to charge at home. The features on this EVSE are substantial for $300, and it works for a Tesla as well as other EVs.
Sep 7, 2023 4:09 PM
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OctavioH1130Sep 7, 2023 4:09 PM
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How many levels are there?
Sep 7, 2023 4:12 PM
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BraxusSep 7, 2023 4:12 PM
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Quote from OctavioH1130 :
How many levels are there?
Level 1 - 120V
Level 2 - 240V
Level 3 - DC Fast Charge (e.g. ones that deliver 50kW+ DC directly into your battery pack)
Last edited by Braxus September 7, 2023 at 09:14 AM.
Sep 7, 2023 4:20 PM
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DanM4244Sep 7, 2023 4:20 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.
It's much better to go with a hardwired option so you can avoid the need for an expensive GFCI that could be prone to nuisance tripping. It's often $200 cheaper to hardwire and a safer solution.
Sep 7, 2023 4:20 PM
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douglashurtado50Sep 7, 2023 4:20 PM
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Brought this one from Amazon 2 months ago,at 500 bucks, worth it
Sep 7, 2023 4:48 PM
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madcow3417Sep 7, 2023 4:48 PM
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Quote from cashcows :
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
I use the 110v 12A portable charger that came with my Nissan Leaf. It charges at about 5% per hour, which is about 5 miles of driving per hour of charge. Devices that plug into standard 15A outlets are typically limited to 12A for extended use, like car chargers and electric heaters. A 16A charger would probably have a sideways plug thingy for 20A outlets.
Sep 7, 2023 4:52 PM
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screamingninjaSep 7, 2023 4:52 PM
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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!
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Sep 7, 2023 4:58 PM
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Armani987Sep 7, 2023 4:58 PM
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OP. Which location did you find this deal?
Sep 7, 2023 4:58 PM
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philparrishSep 7, 2023 4:58 PM
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Not available online from what I can tell. The GPS embedded in the image taken shows it to be at Costco at 2 Teterboro Landing Dr, Teterboro, NJ 07608. However, the website does not show it at all.
Sep 7, 2023 5:03 PM
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blackvtec01Sep 7, 2023 5:03 PM
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I got the 50amp version for $385 from Amazon last winter. Great charger. Cable will be stiff in colder climates.
Sep 7, 2023 5:07 PM
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cashcowsSep 7, 2023 5:07 PM
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Quote from madcow3417 :
I use the 110v 12A portable charger that came with my Nissan Leaf. It charges at about 5% per hour, which is about 5 miles of driving per hour of charge. Devices that plug into standard 15A outlets are typically limited to 12A for extended use, like car chargers and electric heaters. A 16A charger would probably have a sideways plug thingy for 20A outlets.
Ty friend

is that the only charger you use and does fine overnight basically keeping you charged?
Sep 7, 2023 5:08 PM
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TikiTakaSep 7, 2023 5:08 PM
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See this at North San Jose Costco on Automation Drive
Sep 7, 2023 5:09 PM
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skinnywallet42Sep 7, 2023 5:09 PM
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I've seen this in-store in the Sac Area. I think the Folsom and Rancho Cordova Costcos, FYI.
Sep 7, 2023 5:10 PM
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smalltimeprintfarmerSep 7, 2023 5:10 PM
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Quote from motulal :
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'
the point of many charger purposes is that their power company will give a fantastically cheap deal on charging. to do so they use a connected charger that will monitor when charging occurs - so that nighttime charging will be part of the package and daytime charging will be billed at the normal rate.

in my area $30/month for enough kw to drive 8-12,000 miles (obviously dependent on veh/driving style etc etc) - so for many who charge each night and drive a lot - the right "chargers" pay themselves off quickly and save after that

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Sep 7, 2023 5:26 PM
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