Grizzl-E Level 2 EV Charger, 16/24/32/40 Amp, NEMA 14-50 Plug
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About Grizzl-E Level 2 EV Charger, 16/24/32/40 Amp, NEMA 14-50 Plug
Overall Feedback:
94% positive
85% praised the fast charging speed
This charger improved the charging speed of my VW e-Golf from 14 hours on 120V to 6 hours.
84% liked the universal compatibility, but 16% didn't
I have noticed that the standard cord option has been discontinued, leaving only the rigid premium cord as an option. It involuntarily curls up if not constantly wrapped.
85% appreciated the durable construction, yet 15% experienced issues
My old charger has been working for six years, even though it was only supposed to be under warranty for two years.
The cables and connectors are of industrial grade and highly flexible, making it easy to coil up and stow on the separate wall hanger.
I found that the unit cannot withstand the outdoor environment in southern CA.
I am concerned about the durability of the separate piece where I wrap the cord around and store the charger when it is not in use. It is made of cheap plastic and I am unsure how long it will hold up.
85% found it easy to use, but 15% had difficulties
The fun part of using this charger is plugging in my EV and watching it charge.
Using the electric-vehicle-charging-stations is very easy.
I was able to put it up and get it going within 5 minutes, despite not being handy with work and being clumsy. This indicates that the charger is easy to use.
79% appreciated the maintenance needs, but 21% didn't
Idle power consumption is very low, which means the charger can be kept connected to the grid always.
Changing the electric-vehicle-charging-stations requires taking off the cover and looking up the codes on the manual, but it is not a big project.
About half a dozen units failed and had to be replaced. There is no way to update the firmware unlike other brands.
79% praised the safety features, though 21% faced issues
I appreciate the simplicity of the GrizzlE design without any unnecessary SMART features. My car has more and better features for reporting on charging, so I appreciate the removal of additional points of failure in the GrizzlE design.
After watching videos and 3rd party reviews, I feel comfortable with the safety features of the unit, specifically with respect to overheating or malfunction, due to the Canadian design and manufacturing.
I appreciate that the product doesn't connect to the internet, so I don't have to worry about updates or web security.
I believe the unit is a serious safety hazard and needs to be replaced.
