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

Lectron Level 1/2 Portable (Dual NEMA) 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

MUSTART 40A Level 2 Portable comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.3 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about value-conscious buyers who want 40A speed and a long 25 ft cable without paying for Wi-Fi features — read the strengths below before deciding.

Lectron Level 1/2 Portable (Dual NEMA)

Ranked #5 in Best Level 2 Portable EV Chargers

Lectron Level 1/2 Portable (Dual NEMA)

4.3

$230

The Lectron Dual NEMA is the simplest entry-level pick. Two plugs (5-15 for Level 1, 14-50 for Level 2) in one charger, 32A output, and a price point that undercuts every other Level 2 pick here. The trade-offs are exactly what you'd expect at this price: no Wi-Fi, no delay timer, 32A vs 40A speed. For an EV owner who occasionally needs Level 2 portability away from a hard-wired home unit, it's the right value-tier pick.

Strengths

— Dual NEMA plugs (5-15 + 14-50) cover Level 1 and Level 2 in one charger
— 32A Level 2 output for up to 7.7 kW
— Cheapest pick in this round-up with both Level 1 and Level 2 capability

Watch-outs

— 32A is below the 40A picks (Grizzl-E, MUSTART, Lectron WiFi)
— No Wi-Fi or smart features
— Plastic enclosure with ETL certification

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Higher ratedRanked #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

Lectron Level 1/2 Portable (Dual NEMA)

Cheapest pick in this round-up. 32A speed matches the Webasto Go but at half the price. Lacks Wi-Fi like the MUSTART 40A but with dual-plug flexibility the MUSTART lacks. Less premium than every 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	Lectron Level 1/2 Portable (Dual NEMA)	MUSTART 40A Level 2 Portable
Max Amps	32A (Level 2)	40A (adjustable 12-40A)
Max Power	7.7 kW	9.6 kW
Voltage	120V / 240V dual	240V
Compatibility	All J1772 EVs	—
Plug	NEMA 5-15 (Level 1) + NEMA 14-50 (Level 2)	NEMA 14-50
Cable Length	21 ft	25 ft
Weather Rating	IP67	IP67 connector / IP54 control box
Certification	ETL listed	ETL listed
Display	—	LCD
Delay Timer	—	Yes (on-device)

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