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20' Deco Home Level 2 240V 40A NEMA 14-50 Wall EV Charger w/ Tesla Adapter Expired

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BuyDig has 20' Deco Home Level 2 240V 40A NEMA 14-50 Wall EV Charger w/ Tesla Adapter (DGEVSTC01) for $209. Shipping is free.

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Includes (DGEVPT01):
  • Deco Home Portable EV Charger
  • 20FT Charging Cable
  • Level 2 NEMA 14-50 220-240V Plug
  • Level 1 NEMA 5-15 Plug
  • SAE J1172 Plug
  • Tesla Adapter
  • User Manual
  • Waterproof Storage Bag
Features (DGEVPT01):
  • Portable Level 1 & 2 EV Charger home/on-the-go
  • Level 2 NEMA 14-50 220-240V and Level 1 NEMA 5-15 plugs
  • Current output from 8 to 32 amps
  • 20FT SAE J1172 Cable with Tesla Adapter
  • 0.96" LCD screen and LED indicator IP65
  • UL Certified
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  • BuyDig has 20' Deco Home Level 1-2 240V 32A NEMA 14-50 & 5-15 Portable EV Charger w/ Tesla Adapter (DGEVPT01) for $109. Shipping is free.

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Model: Deco Home Level 1/2 32A 240V Portable EV Charger, NEMA 14-50 and 5-15 Plugs, Tesla Adapter

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I can't speak for this specific brand, never heard of it but doesn't mean it's not good.
With that said, my personal opinion, don't cheap out on EV chargers. You're not powering your $800 cellphone. You're powering a $50K vehicle. And if build quality is shoddy you're potentially risking a fire.
Again, my 2 cents. There are plenty of known brands for around $500
Seen a lot of posts about what size circuit you need for X size charger and so forth. This chart should help with that along with additional info about the speed of the charge based on the size of circuit/charger you are considering. Hope this helps everyone!

Circuit breaker (amps) Maximum output (amps) Power at 240 volts (kilowatt) Charge Speed (mph)
60 48 11.5 kW 32.2
50 40 9.6 kW 26.88
40 32 7.7 kW 21.56
30 24 5.7 kW 15.96
20 16 3.8 kW 10.64
15 12 2.8 kW 7.84
Charge Speed based on EV9 EPA Estimated Range/Efficiency = 280 miles or ~2.8 mi/kWh (99.8kWh Battery Size)
Both items are UL certified. See the last line

Portable Level 1 & 2 EV Charger home/on-the-go
Level 2 NEMA 14-50 220-240V and Level 1 NEMA 5-15 plugs
Current output from 8 to 32 amps
20FT SAE J1172 Cable with Tesla Adapter
0.96" LCD screen and LED indicator IP65
UL Certified


Hassle-free, fast EV charging for your home - up to 40 Amps and 240V
SAE J1772 plug for most EV models - Tesla adapter included
20FT long TPE jacketed charging cable - UL certified
IP54 splashproof water and dust rating
UL Certified

edit: Received the Level1-2 a few days ago. No UL anywhere 🤦 ♀️

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zcsrs
05-17-2024 at 04:55 PM.
05-17-2024 at 04:55 PM.
Quote from lostindark :
Probably not.
Unlike EV charging, range/dryer only need to work like 1 hour each time. Also, most likely they will not operate on their maximum power. So not an issue for comsumer grade NEMA outlet.

EV charging is consistent maximum power draw until charge finishes, which could be the whole night.
If it's good for 1 hour, I guess it should be Okay for consistent 10 hours or longer. Probably comsumer grade outlet's lifespan is much shorter than industrial outlet, but still good for overnight use?
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hundrednaire
05-17-2024 at 04:59 PM.
05-17-2024 at 04:59 PM.
aliexpress has Grizzl-E level 2 charger for ~$255. That's UL certified and energy star rated, and qualifies for some state rebate. Prices are slightly different for hardwired vs. plugged:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...ry_from%3A
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DokSoul
05-18-2024 at 07:19 AM.
05-18-2024 at 07:19 AM.
Quote from EdEd1190 :
Do companies "counterfeit" that they are UL certified or put on counterfeit UL certification stickers?

Is there a UL website that you can look up products to confirm they actually do have UL certification?

So many counterfeit products out there these days, I wouldn't be surprised if companies print counterfeit UL stickers and stick them on the product and then claim to be UL certified.

Yes they do counterfeit. I did quality control for the government and a contractor put UL on items no longer listed. To be listed by UL you pay a subscription fee, submit circuit schematics, and submit revisions to product for review. The process is easily defrauded.
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Mattacks
05-19-2024 at 09:31 AM.
05-19-2024 at 09:31 AM.
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Garbage, do not buy. Stopped charging at full speed, now giving like 16A only on 240v
People are confused as to what these actually do. These are basically power cords with a few safety cut outs. These "chargers" have no means to control the charge rate. The charge rate is controlled by the vehicle's integrated charge controller. The logic that sets the actual charge rate is complicated and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. They take into account things like battery temperature, charge socket temperature, battery charge level, other heating/cooling system loads, etc..
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alexsemi
05-19-2024 at 09:33 AM.
05-19-2024 at 09:33 AM.
Quote from Mattacks :
People are confused as to what these actually do. These are basically power cords with a few safety cut outs. These "chargers" have no means to control the charge rate. The charge rate is controlled by the vehicle's integrated charge controller. The logic that sets the actual charge rate is complicated and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. They take into account things like battery temperature, charge socket temperature, battery charge level, other heating/cooling system loads, etc..

Ok, original gen 1 mobile connector does full 40 amp Tesla can take. This cable doesn't.
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Jacads
05-19-2024 at 10:34 PM.
05-19-2024 at 10:34 PM.
I see polestar wasn't mentioned as compatible. Should work with the polestar 2 correct
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Rustymetal
05-20-2024 at 01:40 AM.
05-20-2024 at 01:40 AM.
Quote from EdEd1190 :
Might be cheaper not to get this unit that has a plug. Get a unit that is hardwired (no plug). The direct hardwired units only need 2 hots and a ground (and you can even use EMT conduit as the ground). Also, doesn't need expensive industrial receptacle.

I have a 50 foot run between panel and 48 amp charger. I ran 2 hot runs of #4 THHN 90C wire. Then ran it in 3/4" EMT that can be used as the ground. For extra safety, also have a #10 ground wire in the conduit running back to panel (in case of EMT break or section separation). Don't need a neutral, and don't need a ground wire with metal EMT (optional smaller gauge ground wire can be used for extra safety).

The charger might cost a bit more, but you will make up the savings in wire and materials cost. Also, if you are running four #4 wires with this plug in model, you then have to go with 1" EMT, which is basically going to be impossible to bend with a manual pipe bender, you will need a hydraulic pipe bender. I was able to bend the 3/4 EMT with a manual pipe bender, but it's really hard and I even had a helper. Only need 3/4 EMT with a hardwired unit, due to less wires in the pipe. Don't overstuff the wire in the pipe, use a conduit online pipe sizer calculator to determine pipe size. If you overstuff the pipe, the wire will overheat.

I think this plug in model is good if you are mounting it right next to your service panel, like a couple feet away. But if you going to have a run more than about 25 feet, I would go direct hardware. It will actually be cheaper overall, due to less installation materials cost.
No you cannot. That is incorrect. NEC states EMT is only rated as a Ground fault Pathway for 10gauge wire or less. Any circute over 30amps or 10gauge wire requires its own ground wire.

Edit: That's a local code. But There are other considerations and EMT as GF Path is on its way out, 2017 code took EMT as ground if you use set screw type connections--- "non-threaded fittings" are no longer allowed in use of EMT if it intends to act as ground fault path on outside runs.

All respectable electricians I know always pull a green wire in residential.
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05-20-2024 at 08:18 AM.
05-20-2024 at 08:18 AM.
Quote from wildbird12 :
And people who own ICE vehicles should only be allowed to get gas at an oil field?
Oil fields don't sell gas retail. If they did I would agree
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harry_kris
05-20-2024 at 12:10 PM.
05-20-2024 at 12:10 PM.
Got the plug in version - Plugged this into a 15 amp outlet - worked just fine. After a few days, took it to a friend that has a 14-50 outlet, unit has four red flashes indicating a ground fault. Friend uses his mobile Tesla connector plugged into the outlet just fine. I have not tried with the NO grounding setting in the unit, but 15-50 should outlet should have grounding. Am I missing something?
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EdEd1190
05-20-2024 at 02:13 PM.
05-20-2024 at 02:13 PM.
Quote from harry_kris :
Got the plug in version - Plugged this into a 15 amp outlet - worked just fine. After a few days, took it to a friend that has a 14-50 outlet, unit has four red flashes indicating a ground fault. Friend uses his mobile Tesla connector plugged into the outlet just fine. I have not tried with the NO grounding setting in the unit, but 15-50 should outlet should have grounding. Am I missing something?
Seems like this unit has a problem recognizing the grounding, and you have to override it in the settings. Problem is, nobody really knows what happens when it is overridden to "no grounding". Does it just make that light go out, or is it now an ungrounded unit that if energized and a ground fault occurs (and the current has no where to go, and no escape route), is this now energized and an electrical hazard to the next person who touches the chassis? Who knows, but why take that risk?

I personally would box it up and return it while you are still in the return window.
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dhruva
05-28-2024 at 07:58 AM.
05-28-2024 at 07:58 AM.
Quote from dhruva :
I would get the cheaper/portable version. It's about 1/2 price of Tesla, except that you have to use an adapter
Edit: Bought one as I need to return my current Tesla charger with my lease return. $116 delivered is awesome (compared to $266 for Tesla)

Update: got the unit. It gets hot and is not UL certified despite claims in the description. It's going back and I will use a Tesla adapter only.
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05-28-2024 at 08:15 AM.
05-28-2024 at 08:15 AM.
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Update: got the unit. It gets hot and is not UL certified despite claims in the description. It's going back and I will use a Tesla adapter only.
What "got hot"? All these things are is a relay controller, there is no power conversion.
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05-28-2024 at 08:18 AM.
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What "got hot"? All these things are is a relay controller, there is no power conversion.

There is a temperature display. Reached 144 degrees in 1 hour. The proximal cord was hot and so was the 10-40 plug and socket. Used a laser temp tool. The outside of the device read 128F and the 10-40 plug 118F. Then used Tesla adapter. Barely 100F. The plug and socket did not get warm.
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05-28-2024 at 08:26 AM.
05-28-2024 at 08:26 AM.
Got this last deal, it works fine. The only issue is that when charging with 240 volts it says there is a ground fault no matter what plug I use. You can put it on no ground mode and it will work. I don't know the repercussions of that or how safe it is. I thought it was a problem with my wiring but another reviewer had the same issue. Does not do that when using the 120v adapter.
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OceanTwelve
05-28-2024 at 08:31 AM.
05-28-2024 at 08:31 AM.
Always get the Tesla chargers.

They just work better and last long. Far more durable as well.

The cheap knockoffs, they'll work but not enough to justifying the savings - especially when you're dealing with electricity. Tesla has to go through strict standards. these other ones just do 'enough'.
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