![]() It’s an electric vehicle charge station (the SE stands for supply equipment).Ĭlass 3: At this stage in the game, these high-voltage, top-speed models are cost-prohibitive for most users. ![]() Chances are, you’ve got a few around the house (your stove and dryer plug being prime examples), but to be practical, you’ll want a designated circuit installed strictly for your EVSE, which is where the extra cost comes in. The problem is that 240-volt outlets are tougher to come by than their 120-volt cousins. They run on 120 volts, which is great – because it means you can plug them in virtually anywhere, but terrible – because it means you’ll be waiting virtually forever for your ride to juice up.Ĭlass 2: These offerings run on 240 volts, which means charging will go a whole lot faster than it did with that crummy, old, class-one cord. So, you might want to consult a professional to get a good sense of rough installation costs to factor into your total-purchase price.Īt present, electrical vehicle chargers come in one of three classifications:Ĭlass 1: Think of the glorified extension cord that likely came in the trunk of your car when you bought it. That being said, even the plug-and-play options ranked in our selections will likely require the installation of a specialty outlet, which will likely (due to legalities, practicalities and safety concerns) require the prowess of a reputable, licensed electrician. Just think of these offerings as oversized phone chargers. This can be an intimidating category to jump into without some basic electrical knowledge on your side, but try not to get overwhelmed. Other new additions include the Zencar EVSE, a slick option controlled by radio-frequency identification tags and the Morec B20-32A, which also features an integrated LCD display, as well as a power cord that’s a few feet longer than the Zencar’s. ![]() We also replaced the ChargePoint Home and its big brother – the ChargePoint 32A – with their logical successor, the 50-amp ChargePoint Home Flex, which can be hardwired to a circuit as small as 20 amps. Its color display is also a nice touch, and its IP66 dust and water resistance will come in handy if you do decide that you want to install it outdoors.įor further environmentally-sound solutions to help power your life, maybe you’ll be interested in our lists of electric bikes or solar generators.ĭuring this round of updates, we eliminated two offerings from AeroVironment – the TurboCord Dual and the 213330 – as well as the Orion Motor Tech Level 1, all due to availability issues. The Primecom Pri-32-40-N caught our eye with its 50-foot cord, which is more than triple the length of many of its competitors, and long enough to supply cars on your driveway, even when you keep the unit hooked up inside your garage. It’s available in 30- and 40-amp configurations, and if it’s 18-foot cord isn’t long enough for you, a 25-foot alternative is an option with the 40-amp model. We added the Bosch Automotive EL-51866 to our list, despite there not being an abundance of available user reviews, believing that – between the company’s three-year limited warranty, the unit’s existing reviews, which were quite good, and the brand’s stellar reputation for making everything from die-hard power tools to top-quality household appliances –there’s a very good chance that the unit boasts a very good build quality. Neither was the JuiceBox Pro 40, but it was no tough decision to replace that one with the JuiceBox 40 Smart, which features a fresh design with integrated cable storage, and new LED indicators. The Schneider Electric EVlink and Webasto TurboCord (previously available under the AeroVironment brand name) weren’t available at the time of this update, so we decided on removing them.
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