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Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A) vs MUSTART 40A Level 2 Portable

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 narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about RV travelers, contractors, and anyone who needs the most rugged portable EV charger with the most outlet flexibility — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Level 2 Portable EV Chargers

Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A)

4.6

$470

The Grizzl-E Mini Connect is the rugged 40A premium pick. Cast aluminum enclosure that survived an F-150 drive-over test, 40A output for the fastest Level 2 charging here, and a Wi-Fi smart-charging app round out the feature set. The 4-adapter NEMA kit means it plugs into garages, RV outlets, and most standard 30/50A receptacles without buying extra gear. Trade-offs are weight and the $100 premium over MUSTART for equivalent 40A output.

Strengths

— 40A output delivers up to 9.6 kW — fastest Level 2 charging in this round-up
— Cast aluminum NEMA 4X enclosure — survived being run over by an F-150 in durability testing
— Wi-Fi-enabled with smart scheduling, monitoring, and energy use tracking

Watch-outs

— Heavier than the Lectron WiFi 40A or MUSTART 40A
— Premium pricing — more expensive than the MUSTART 40A by ~$100
— App setup requires Wi-Fi connection — pure offline use loses smart features

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Ranked #4 in Best Level 2 Portable EV Chargers

MUSTART 40A Level 2 Portable

4.4

$270

The MUSTART 40A is the value 40A pick — it hits the same 9.6 kW output as the Grizzl-E Mini Connect and Lectron WiFi 40A for substantially less. The catch is no Wi-Fi smart features, which doesn't matter to users who'll just plug in and walk away. The 25 ft cable is genuinely useful — it's the longest in this lineup and means the outlet doesn't need to be next to the car. The on-device delay timer covers the off-peak-charging scenario without an app.

Strengths

— 40A output at the lowest price in the round-up's 40A tier
— Adjustable current settings (12A/16A/24A/32A/40A) for varied circuit support
— Delay timer for scheduling off-peak charging without app dependency

Watch-outs

— No Wi-Fi smart features like the Webasto Go, Grizzl-E Mini Connect, or Lectron WiFi 40A
— Plastic enclosure with ETL certification
— MUSTART's brand support is weaker than Webasto's or Grizzl-E's

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How they stack up

Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A)

Most durable construction. Ties with the Lectron WiFi 40A and MUSTART 40A on amp output but exceeds them on enclosure rating. More expensive than the MUSTART 40A; cheaper than the Webasto Go. Includes more NEMA adapters out of the box than any other pick here.

MUSTART 40A Level 2 Portable

Best 40A value. Same output as the Grizzl-E Mini Connect and Lectron WiFi 40A at lower price. No Wi-Fi like the three premium picks. Longest cable (25 ft). Plastic enclosure trails the Grizzl-E's cast aluminum and Webasto's submersible build.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A)	MUSTART 40A Level 2 Portable
Max Amps	40A (adjustable 7-40A)	40A (adjustable 12-40A)
Max Power	9.6 kW	9.6 kW
Enclosure	NEMA 4X cast aluminum	—
Adapters	4 NEMA included	—
Connectivity	Wi-Fi	—
Plug	NEMA 14-50	NEMA 14-50
Voltage	208-240V	240V
Cable Length	25 ft	25 ft
Certification	UL listed	ETL listed
Display	—	LCD
Delay Timer	—	Yes (on-device)
Weather Rating	—	IP67 connector / IP54 control box

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