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Looking for a dumb Level 2 NACS charger (mander.xyz)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by acockworkorange@mander.xyz to c/electricvehicles@slrpnk.net

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I'm looking for an EVSE that I can configure and operate without an app - more importantly, that I can limit current without an app. The Grizzl-E Classic would be great - if only it sported a NACS connector. I don't want to use an adapter for my daily charging, and I will use an existing 30A circuit to power the charger, so I need to set the charger to limit input to 24A.

So far I'm only finding "smart" EVSEs. I don't want anyone having a chance to misconfigure the charger after initial setup, so the dip switches approach of the Grizzl-E is ideal.

So, any recommendations?

Edit: Found one! It can be turned into a dumb EVSE with a dip switch toggle. It can also be set for current limiting with dip switches. Had to dig through the manual for that (and all the others I tried, really). If I do change my mind later, I can enable the "smart" functions. I don't think I'll need them though - my car has all that and then some.

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[–] Steve@startrek.website 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I got this one and it does everything you want but it does use an adapter. But really at only 30 amps whats wrong with using the adapter?

https://a.co/d/fNjM6Ev

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 1 points 3 weeks ago

I don't think the adapter will fail electrically, but I am concerned about the repeated mechanical stress. Plus NACS is more future proof, and not as bulky.