Schumacher SC1455 Portable EV Charger
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About Schumacher SC1455 Portable EV Charger
Overall Feedback:
70% positive
82% praised the fast charging speed, while 18% experienced lacking
The charger has a weatherproof cover and charges in just over four hours with a nice long cable.
It takes 4.5 hours to charge my Chevy Volt from zero to full.
I set the vehicle's charge rate between 6A to 12A, but the display showed it was charging at 16A every time.
78% liked the universal compatibility, but 22% didn't
The electric vehicle charging station provides 1 KWH of charging from a standard 120V 15A wall outlet in my garage and is compatible with Nissan Leaf.
I recommend using the car settings to reduce power draw and the charger is compatible with a 20 amp circuit.
I warn that the charger must only be plugged into a receptacle rated for 20A and wired to a 20A breaker to avoid electrical issues.
79% appreciated the durable construction, yet 21% experienced issues
The extra length and durability of the cord is a game changer for me with two cars in a one car driveway.
The wire is heavy gauge and coated with heavy duty protective rubber, and the plugs on both ends are of high quality and will likely provide years of service, indicating that our electric vehicle charging station is durable.
I noticed that the cord that came with the car could not handle 12 amps and it got hot. The cable wire also shrunk.
The cord that came with the car couldn't handle 12 amps and got hot, causing the cable wire to shrink.
80% found it easy to use, but 20% had difficulties
The installation is easy with a tight fit, good reach, high-quality materials, and instructive indication lights.
The charger fits tightly into the charging port on my car and is difficult to pull out after charging. I hope it loosens up after a while to make it easier.
77% appreciated the maintenance needs, but 23% didn't
I highly recommend this electric vehicle charging station based on my experience with it.
I feel that the electric-vehicle-charging-station is well made and heavy duty, which suggests it is durable and low maintenance.
I have taken a precaution by putting a Ziploc bag around the regulator thing to keep it dry as the charging station is not weatherproof.
By November, my charger stopped working after being in service since April.
72% praised the safety features, though 28% faced issues
I fell asleep while charging overnight and it did not heat up at all. This indicates that the product has safety features related to temperature management during charging.
The electric-vehicle-charging-station should listen to the vehicle's charge rate limit, not override it, as it is not safe.
