Electric Cars Updated On – March 7, 2024 There are three types of EV chargers – level 1, level 2, and level 3. You can charge your EV fully with a level 2 charger in about 7-9 hours. Which is great. Basically, your electric vehicle can go from 0% to 100% charge overnight.  So two things are important to consider. The speed at which you can charge and consequently the range you can get in an hour at that speed.  If you need a fully charged vehicle to drive the next morning, you will need a Level 2 EV charger (240V). It can charge your vehicle at a rate of…

Electric Cars Updated On – February 23, 2024 Our Take on Lectron vs. Grizzl-E Chargers Price: $330-$499Cable Length: 20-foot (about 6 meters) Max. Power Output: 7.68kW, 11.52kWCurrent: 32 and 48 ampsWhat to like: Modern design with display indicator, smart features What to don’t: Some users had difficulty with reliability of current flow detection See the Lectron EV Charger Price: $349-$395Cable Length: 24 foot (about 7.5 meters) Max Power Output: 10kWCurrent: up to 40 amps What to like: Long cable is really amazing and has got tough build qualityWhat to don’t: Not having smart features See the Grizzl-E EV Charger This brief is all about Lectron vs. Grizzl-E level 2 EV…

Electric Cars Updated On – February 9, 2024 We compare the ShockFlo G1 and ChargePoint Home Flex in our level 2 charger comparison series. By looking at features like compatibility, build quality, charging speed, and more side-by-side. Table of Contents Compatibility Charging Speed Smart Features Cable Length Build Quality Installation and Warranty Price ShockFlo is a company that specializes in EV charging. One of their products is the ShockFlo G1, which is a portable charger for electric vehicles. Basically, you can keep it in your EV and charge it at level 2 using a 240V outlet anywhere you are. Comparatively, ChargePoint is not a portable charger and requires installation. There is no…

Electric Cars Updated On – February 2, 2024 Our Take on Electrify Level 2 Charger Price: $649Cable Length: 24-footMaximum Power Output: 9.6 kWDimensions: 11″L x 7.5″H x 3.2″WCurrent: 40 ampsFeatures: WiFi-enabled, remote access control, enabling users to start or stop charging sessions remotely, receive notifications and reminders, schedule charging, and receive over-the-air (OTA) updatesWhat to like: Good build quality and cable length What to don’t: Bulkier design compare to competitor See the Electrify America Level 2 Charger Charging Time: How Long Does it Take to Charge? Level 2 EV chargers, like the Amplify America EV Charger, have varying charging times.  This depends on the charger’s power, the car’s battery capacity, and…

Electric Cars Updated On – February 9, 2024 We compare the EVGO and Chargepoint EV chargers in this brief by focusing on distribution, pricing, user experience, accessibility and compatibility. Table of Contents Companies side by side Pricing and Membership Charging Experience and App Integration and Compatibility Commercial Solutions Market Presence Sustainability The Companies: Head to Head – EVGO and ChargePoint Chargepoint was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Campbell, California. ChargePoint operates more than 115,000 charging stations in 55 countries. This makes it one of the largest EV charging networks in the USA and the world.  They have over 18,000 charging locations in the US and Canada. Across the US, they…

Electric Cars Updated On – February 1, 2024 We compare the Tesla Wall Connector (Level 2) and the Tesla Mobile Connector (Level 1) in this brief. Our focus is on compatibility, smart features, WiFi connectivity, installation, and build quality. Table of Contents Compatibility Smart Features Safety Features Installation Build Quality Charging Power Warranty Price Compatibility of Tesla Wall vs. Mobile Connector First let’s look at Tesla Wall Connector compatibility. Most electric vehicles, including Teslas and non-Teslas, will work with it as long as the plug matches the charging inlet. The Tesla Wall Connector is Level 2 EV charger and is designed for use with Tesla vehicles. Including Model S, Model 3,…

Electric Cars Updated On – February 1, 2024 Our Take on ChargePoint Home Flex Price:  $549+Charger model: Level 2 (plug-in, hardwired)Cable length: 23 feet, can order 12, 18, and 25What we like: High speed charging (up to 50 amps), great design with amazing cord management and holster. What we don’t: No power sharing See the ChargePoint See the Home Flex Features ChargePoint was founded in 2007 and makes electric vehicle charging solutions for homes, businesses, and public spaces. It owns and operates the largest network of charging stations in the world. ChargePoint’s mission is to help the world switch to electric vehicles by making charging convenient and reliable. The ChargePoint Home…