Head-to-head · Best Level 2 Portable EV Chargers

Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A) vs Lectron 40A J1772 Portable (Wi-Fi)

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A) comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.8 vs 4.2). The gap is mostly about Drivers who want one charger that works as a permanent home unit and a travel charger, and who value rugged build and smart scheduling over a low price. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Level 2 Portable EV Chargers

Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A)

4.8

$899as of Jun 7

The Grizzl-E Mini Connect is the standout portable Level 2 charger, earning the highest score State of Charge had ever awarded (5.0 stars) and a perfect 5/5 from EVChargingStations. It pairs a crush-tested NEMA 4X aluminum body with Wi-Fi scheduling, adjustable 7-40A output and a carry case full of plug adapters. The lack of a display and its higher price are the only real knocks.

Strengths

— Earned the highest score State of Charge had ever given a charger (5.0 stars / 104 points)
— Rugged NEMA 4X cast-aluminum enclosure that survived cold, heat, water-intrusion and a crush test
— Wi-Fi connected with the Grizzl-E Connect app for scheduling and energy monitoring

Watch-outs

— No display screen for at-a-glance charging data
— J1772 connector lacks the rubberized grip of pricier units
— Not yet Energy Star certified

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Ranked #3 in Best Level 2 Portable EV Chargers

Lectron 40A J1772 Portable (Wi-Fi)

4.2

$259.99as of Jun 7

The Lectron 40A J1772 is a popular, affordable portable charger with a genuinely useful onboard LCD and, in the Wi-Fi version, app scheduling. TorqueNews called it a "fantastic value," EVchargerReviews.net scored it 3.5/5 and EV Adept buyers rate it 4.5/5. The catches are a short cord and a documented tendency to throttle below 40A when it runs warm.

Strengths

— Full 40A / 9.6 kW output through a NEMA 14-50 plug
— Clear LCD display shows live amps, voltage, energy in kWh, charge time and temperature
— Wi-Fi version adds app monitoring and scheduling, with the app praised for simplicity

Watch-outs

— Reviewers found it won't hold a full 40A above ~70°F, dropping to about 36A continuously
— Cord is relatively short at 16-18 feet
— Some users report it faults at the end of a session and needs a reset

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How they stack up

Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A)

The most rugged and feature-complete pick, with Wi-Fi and adjustable output the bare-bones Splitvolt lacks; it costs more than the MUSTART, Lectron and Splitvolt units but it is the only one here that is both crush-tested and app-connected.

Lectron 40A J1772 Portable (Wi-Fi)

Splits the difference between the smart Grizzl-E Mini Connect and the bare-bones Splitvolt: it has an LCD and an optional Wi-Fi app like the Grizzl-E but a shorter cord than the MUSTART, and it throttles below its rated 40A when warm.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A)	Lectron 40A J1772 Portable (Wi-Fi)
Max Output	40A / 9.6 kW	40A / 9.6 kW
Adjustable Amperage	7-40A	—
Cable Length	25 ft	16 ft
Plug	NEMA 14-50 (4 adapters incl.)	NEMA 14-50
Enclosure	NEMA 4X cast aluminum	—
Connectivity	Wi-Fi (Grizzl-E Connect app)	Wi-Fi (Lectron app)
Connector	J1772	J1772
Certification	UL Certified	ETL, Energy Star, FCC; UL 2251 handle
Display	—	LCD (amps, volts, kWh, temp)
Warranty	—	2-year

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