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
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- Output: Adjustable 8A to 32A (7 KW), 240 Volts
- Compatibility: SAE J1172; Tesla Plug Adapter
- Delay Function: Yes
- Cable Length: 20 ft
- Plug Types (2):Level 2 NEMA14-50 220-240V Plug; and Level 1 NEMA 5-15 (MAX current 13A) 120-140V adapter cable
- Interface: 0.96" LCD screen and LED indicator
- Housing: IP65, Thermoplastic PC94-V0, Abrasion Protection
Safety Features:
- RCD protection: 30mA AC, Leakage Current Protection, Impact Resistance, Over Current Protection, Ground Protection, Surge Protection, Over/Under Voltage and Frequency Protection, Over Temperature Protection
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05-07-2024 at 11:44 AM.
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
is that extra 8A worth double the price? both seems to be plugged in type.
One is meant to be portable and store in your vehicle. The other is meant to be mounted to the wall in a garage or possibly even outside.
The extra amps can truly translate into hours/days/weeks of charging time depending on use case so it really depends on how often you drive/use your vehicle and the range.
is that extra 8A worth double the price? both seems to be plugged in type.
cheaper one is rated at 7kW, other is 9.6
for a typical 78kWh battery, you're looking at 11hr vs 8hr from 0-100% IF there's no throttling. Really, you wouldn't charge from 0-100. So, it's up to you, but I'd rather have the flexibility to use it on a 120V circuit if needed.
Another point is whether you think it wise to put 40A through a receptacle instead of hardwiring it...
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05-07-2024 at 11:52 AM.
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is that extra 8A worth double the price? both seems to be plugged in type.
I'd say no, but it can depend. I have a Bolt and charge at 48 amp with a hardwired unit. Car will fully charge in about 6 hours. If it was 32a (which is the charger included with the car) it would be closer to 9 hours. Most people aren't fully charging and discharging every time they plug in. The extra speed is nice, but I wouldn't spend an extra hundred on this deal.
Also nice to see this is UL certified, so unlikely to burn your house down or damage your car. Lots of the Amazon no name chargers are not UL Listed or UL Certified, so this looks like it could be a solid bet.
I purchased this about a month ago and so far it's worked well with our Bolt EUV. We primarily use Level 1 charging, but when needed we'll do Level 2 via our dryer outlet using an adapter we purchased on Amazon. We can adjust this charger down to 24-amps to avoid any issues with the 30-amp circuit.
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)
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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
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)
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
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- Compatibility: SAE J1172; Tesla Plug Adapter
- Delay Function: Yes
- Cable Length: 20 ft
- Plug Types (2):Level 2 NEMA14-50 220-240V Plug; and Level 1 NEMA 5-15 (MAX current 13A) 120-140V adapter cable
- Interface: 0.96" LCD screen and LED indicator
- Housing: IP65, Thermoplastic PC94-V0, Abrasion Protection
Safety Features:
- RCD protection: 30mA AC, Leakage Current Protection, Impact Resistance, Over Current Protection, Ground Protection, Surge Protection, Over/Under Voltage and Frequency Protection, Over Temperature Protection
Included Accessories: Waterproof Storage Bag
I found one listing in Amazon and has 6 reviews with an average of 4.8, but I want to know too.
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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
One is meant to be portable and store in your vehicle. The other is meant to be mounted to the wall in a garage or possibly even outside.
The extra amps can truly translate into hours/days/weeks of charging time depending on use case so it really depends on how often you drive/use your vehicle and the range.
for a typical 78kWh battery, you're looking at 11hr vs 8hr from 0-100% IF there's no throttling. Really, you wouldn't charge from 0-100. So, it's up to you, but I'd rather have the flexibility to use it on a 120V circuit if needed.
Another point is whether you think it wise to put 40A through a receptacle instead of hardwiring it...
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I'd say no, but it can depend. I have a Bolt and charge at 48 amp with a hardwired unit. Car will fully charge in about 6 hours. If it was 32a (which is the charger included with the car) it would be closer to 9 hours. Most people aren't fully charging and discharging every time they plug in. The extra speed is nice, but I wouldn't spend an extra hundred on this deal.
Also nice to see this is UL certified, so unlikely to burn your house down or damage your car. Lots of the Amazon no name chargers are not UL Listed or UL Certified, so this looks like it could be a solid bet.
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)