WOLFBOX AUTO via Amazon has
WOLFBOX 50 Amp J1772 Level 2 Indoor/Outdoor Smart EV Charger w/ NEMA 14-50 Plug & 25ft Cable (WE50) on sale for $429.99 - $172 with promo code
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Details:
- 50A Level 2 EV charger: up to 48 miles per charging hour (requires 70A+ circuit breaker); 40A delivers 38 miles/hour
- Flexible operation: app control, RFID card, or plug-and-charge
- CSA & FCC certified, UL2594 compliant with 8 safety protections (leakage, over-current, short circuit, etc.)
- NEMA 4X waterproof and dustproof housing
- Smart app: schedule up to 4 charging groups, adjust amperage, track costs, and charge during off-peak hours
- Adjustable amperage via dial to prevent overload; internal temperature monitoring and 950°C flame-retardant design
- 25-foot charging cable for flexible reach
- Compatible with all J1772 EVs (Tesla requires NACS adapter)
- 24/7 customer support with lifetime assistance
Top Comments
The issue is that the National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that a continuous load should not exceed 80% of the rating of electrical equipment. This means that a NEMA 14-50 receptacle with a 50A breaker and 8GA THHN is fine for a 50A intermittent load like a welder but is only is good for a continuous load of 40A. The NEC defines a continuous load as any electrical draw expected to run continuously for 3 hours or longer. Examples include EV chargers, pool pumps, and electric space heaters.
Community Reviews
This WOLFBOX 50 amp J1772 charger stands out as a basic but capable Level 2 home EVSE with a 25 foot cable, smart scheduling, and a plug or hardwired setup. The housing is bulky and visually awkward for indoor mounting, but the app is described as bare bones rather than complicated. Certification is the main concern, since it is CSA certified rather than UL certified, though the CSA label is also described as testing to UL standards. The 14 50 plug setup may need derating to 40 amps continuous, so hardwiring looks cleaner for full output.
Common Questions (5)
It is CSA certified rather than UL certified. CSA and UL are both recognized testing labs that test to the same UL standards, but the missing UL mark is still a concern for some buyers on a high-power charger.
Yes, and hardwiring avoids some of the breaker and GFCI nuisance-trip issues that can happen with plug-in installs. It also lets the charger run at higher continuous output without the 14-50 plug's 40A continuous limit.
A NEMA 14-50 plug is rated for 50A maximum, but continuous charging is limited to 80% of that, or about 40A. That is why plug-in EVSEs are typically configured for 40A continuous, while 50A continuous is reserved for hardwired installs.
Yes. 25 feet is commonly treated as the maximum practical length and is also cited as the NEC limit, with 16-20 feet described as the more typical working range.
The coupon appears to apply only to the hardwired version, not the NEMA 14-50 version. The 50A model reportedly includes both hardwire and NEMA plug options, but the NEMA setup must be derated when used on a plug.
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If you are concerned about the quality of the outlet or plug buy commercial/industrial grade.
If you are concerned about an electrical inspection or a perhaps fire burning your house down, buy up to 100 ft of 4/4 AWG (4 AWG, 4 conductor) copper cable and wire straight from the device (no pigtail) to the panel's 70A-2P breaker.
It's your house and your decision. Good luck.
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