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MUSTART 40A Level 2 Portable vs Splitvolt 40A NEMA 14-50

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 4.0). The gap is mostly about Budget-minded EV owners who want full-speed 40A charging and a long cable for a fixed home 14-50 outlet, and who don't need smart scheduling. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Level 2 Portable EV Chargers

MUSTART 40A Level 2 Portable

4.3

$239.99as of Jun 7

The MUSTART 40A is a long-running, widely-sold portable Level 2 charger that delivers the full 9.6 kW with a generous 25-foot cable for a moderate price. ElectricVehicleGeek scored it 8.3/10, EV Adept buyers rate it 4/5 and Technically Jeff called it a solid charger worth considering under $300. The main cautions are reports of inconsistent safety certifications and the lack of smart features.

Strengths

— Full 40A / 9.6 kW output, about 2.5x faster than a 16A Level 2 charger
— Long 25-foot J1772 cable, among the longest in this group
— Adjustable current (15/25/40A) for use on smaller circuits

Watch-outs

— Some buyers and electrical inspectors have flagged questionable certification marks
— No Wi-Fi or app, and no scheduling on the base portable model
— A minority of users report J-plug or charging-port issues over time

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Ranked #4 in Best Level 2 Portable EV Chargers

Splitvolt 40A NEMA 14-50

4.0

$255.54as of Jun 7

The Splitvolt 40A is the lightweight, low-cost, no-frills option, weighing just 7.7 lbs with a travel bag and charging at the full 9.6 kW. EV Adept scored it 5.9/10 and Industrial-Reviews praised it as a safe, easy-to-use, energy-efficient charger that simply lacks features. It's the pick for travel and tight budgets, not for smart-home charging.

Strengths

— Very portable at about 7.7 lbs and ships with a travel bag
— Full 40A / 9.6 kW NEC-safe charging with no installation required
— IP55-rated, cETLus-certified weather-resistant enclosure

Watch-outs

— No Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, app or scheduling of any kind
— Shortest cord in the base version at about 16 feet
— Some owners report the charger shutting down after a power outage

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How they stack up

MUSTART 40A Level 2 Portable

A value alternative to the Grizzl-E Mini Connect with the same 40A output and an equally long 25-foot cable, but no Wi-Fi or app; it costs more than the Splitvolt but offers a longer cord and adjustable current.

Splitvolt 40A NEMA 14-50

The lightest and usually cheapest option, ideal for travel, but the most basic: unlike the Grizzl-E Mini Connect and Lectron it has no app or scheduling, and its base cord is shorter than the 25-foot MUSTART and Grizzl-E cables.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	MUSTART 40A Level 2 Portable	Splitvolt 40A NEMA 14-50
Max Output	40A / 9.6 kW	40A / 9.6 kW
Adjustable Amperage	15 / 25 / 40A	—
Cable Length	25 ft	16 ft (26 ft optional)
Plug	NEMA 14-50	NEMA 14-50
Enclosure	IP65 box / IP67 connector	IP55, cETLus certified
Connectivity	None	None
Connector	J1772	J1772
Warranty	2-year	1-year
Weight	—	7.7 lbs

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