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
- +Compatible with all J1772 EVs
- +Compact, easy to stash in a trunk
Watch-outs
- −32A is below the 40A picks (Grizzl-E, MUSTART, Lectron WiFi)
- −No Wi-Fi or smart features
- −Plastic enclosure with ETL certification
- −No delay timer — schedule charging from the EV's app instead
How it compares
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.
Who this is for
At a glance: occasional Level 2 use cases — apartments without home charging, road trips, secondary backup chargers.
Why you’d buy the Lectron Level 1/2 Portable (Dual NEMA)
- 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.
Why you’d skip it
- 32A is below the 40A picks (Grizzl-E, MUSTART, Lectron WiFi).
- No Wi-Fi or smart features.
- Plastic enclosure with ETL certification.
Rating sources
Published reviews for this product are thin — the 4.3 score is synthesised from the sources our researchers read (listed in the pros & cons above) rather than a set of numeric ratings we can point to directly. See methodology for how we handle this case.
