Those devices are typically referred to as “smart chargers,” and the Grizzl-E doesn’t have those features. The Grizzl-E is a standard EV charger, meaning it doesn’t have a smartphone app, or WiFi connectivity it just charges the vehicle without performing advanced tasks like remote monitoring, the ability to participate in demand response utility programs, or connectivity to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, like the ChargePoint Home and Enel X JuiceBox can. I think the best solution is to have an integrated connector holster, and also sell a remote holster for those customers that prefer it. The one advantage to a remote holster is you can sometimes store the connector closer to the charge port on your car. Is a remote cable holster better than one integrated into the main casing of the charger? That’s debatable, and really a matter of personal preference. The EV EV Plug is also available in black or white. Some of the remote cable holders from other brands don’t work as quite as well. However, what I do like about the EZ EV Plug is that the top is deep enough to hold 3-4 widths of coiled cable and the tab on the front is high enough so the cable won’t slip off. It’s not perfect, but it’s better than many connector holsters that require you to perfectly align the connector or it won’t lock in place. As long as you’re close and find the front of the Easy EV Plug, the tapered inlet will guide the connector to its target, and it will lock in place. It does so with a tapered inlet, so you don’t have to perfectly align the connector with the holster to get it to connect. United Chargers calls it the “Easy EV Plug” because it’s designed to allow the user to holster the connector easily, even in a dark garage. The Grizzl-E has a plastic remote connector holster that can be mounted wherever the owner desires. However, FLO’s least expensive charger costs $300 more than the Grizzl-E. The Flo X5’s cable is noticeably thinner and lighter and is also designed to remain flexible in cold weather. In the picture above, we compare the cable from the Grizzl-E to the Enel X JuiceBox and the Flo X5. It’s not a deal-breaker, but we’d like to see a thinner cable that’s just as flexible in colder temperatures – and they do exist. The only downside to the premium cable, besides the extra $20, is that it’s thick and heavier than cables from many competing chargers. We’d recommend getting the premium cable if you live in an area where temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter months, especially if the unit is being installed outside. You can also choose between the standard 18-foot cable and the optional 24-foot one, which also costs an additional $20.00. If you are ordering from the US, you have the choice of the standard cable or the premium for an additional $20.00. Some EV charging cables get stiff like a frozen garden hose when it’s cold outside, so you want to avoid those if you live in a cold-weather climate.įor that reason, Canadian purchasers can only order the Grizzl-E with a premium cable. It’s specifically designed to remain pliable in freezing cold conditions. The premium cable is made to withstand outdoor weather conditions and extreme weather. The Grizzl-E has two cable options: regular and premium. That’s why the charger needs to limit its power delivery to comply with the circuit’s maximum allowable limit. But the car doesn’t know the limit of the circuit the charger is on, so it can ask for too much power. The charging station will only deliver as much power as the car asks for. That’s because the car always determines how much power it takes in, not the charger. There’s no need to worry about the charger being “too powerful” for your EV. The reason someone might want to limit the power delivery is if the circuit they are installing the charger on cannot safely deliver 40-amps. However, this unit can also be set to limit the power to 16-amps, 24-amps, or 32-amps if desired. Many Level 2 home charging products today are limited to 32-amps, so the Grizzl-E is one of the more powerful chargers on the market. The Grizzl-E is a 240-volt level 2 EV charging station that can deliver up to 40-amps to the vehicle. I personally do most of the charging station reviews for InsideEVs, and I don’t directly benefit from advertising on the site. It’s an honest product review that wasn’t influenced in any way by the fact United Chargers is an advertiser on InsideEVs. Whenever we publish an article from one of our advertisers, we clearly label it as “Sponsored” so readers know upfront that the article was paid for. You’ll notice that instead of an author’s byline, it reads “Sponsored.” That’s because United Chargers paid for advertising on our site. Before we get underway, we’d like to point out that some readers may have already seen a recent article here on InsideEVs about the Grizzl-E.
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