What is Reddit's opinion of Lectron NEMA 6-20 Level 2 EV Charger - 240V 16 Amp with 21 ft Extension Cord - Compatible with J1772 EVs?

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I would say no! I have a 2021 standard range + (RWD) and didn't have an issue with it last winter.

Some advice:

1. look into getting a 32 Amp charging cable. I am in Ontario as well and found this model on Kijiji for $100. here. You will need to have the correct outlet at your house, but depending on your situation, and electrician could possibly set you up for a few hundred bucks. In my case, my garage already had the correct outlet.
2. I had no issues with RWD with my car last winter. Even got up to Algonquin in January for an overnight camping trip with no problem. Left the car unplugged in -20 degrees and had no issue making it back to a charger to fuel up for the drive home.
3. Range anxiety is fair, but is really a non issue. If you have a mobile connector, leave that in your car and plug in if needed. There are so many chargers around the GTA and the rest of Ontario. Download the Flo App and Chargepoint. If you need some extra range those apps show where Level 2 chargers are scattered throughout Ontario and most of them are free. Plan ahead and range anxiety goes away.

I charge on a Nema 6-20 20Amp circuit pulling roughly 16 amps for ~10 miles an hour of charge. Works great for us - will charge 20-80% overnight-ish, and we rarely need that.

We have the Lectron charger which comes as a Nema 6-20 plug - but there are also adapters out there to convert to Nema 6-20. What confused me was what adapters were 'allowed' or if the chargers are smart enough to only pull the right amount of power....either way - works well for us.

Charger https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079NTXNK7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a NEMA 6-20 already installed in my garage. Would this be a good solution for the R4P 6.6kw? Lectron 240V 16A Level 2 EV Charger with 21ft Extension Cord J1772 Cable & NEMA 6-20 Plug https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B079NTXNK7/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_SQDT288WRQE13B8TXCTP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I’m currently using a 16a Level 2 charger that can be very portable and is about 2-3x faster than the 120v charger. I am upgrading this week to a 48a Wallbox Pulsar Plus to allow for faster charging.

The 16a L2 portable models are available on Amazon for $199

Lectron 240V 16A Level 2 EV Charger with 21ft Extension Cord J1772 Cable & NEMA 6-20 Plug https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B079NTXNK7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_76NF654ZAPZR8WS5R1YG

Balls I can't read. Duh, sorry.

A lot of owners have these. They do both L1 & L2. You'll need this and the $13 adapter in the "frequently bought together" section. They used to come bundled but looks like they make it a separate item now instead of raising the base price of the EVSE itself.

The cord is nice and long. I've had mine for almost 4 years, no issues.

https://www.amazon.com/LECTRON-Level-Charger-Extension-J1772/dp/B079NTXNK7/

A ton of owners have one of these. They are generic and sold in multiple places and under multiple names. The most popular one was Duosida but I think that's unavailable now. I've had one for almost 3 years and it works great. Does L1 and L2 out of the box. Long cord. Highly recommend.

https://www.amazon.com/LECTRON-Level-Charger-Extension-J1772/dp/B079NTXNK7/

and you'll need a 220v L2 charge cable like this. They're pretty generic, and there are zillions out there with different features.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079NTXNK7/ref=sspa\_dk\_detail\_3?psc=1&pd\_rd\_i=B079NTXNK7&pd\_rd\_w=ycosp&pf\_rd\_p=54ed5474-54a8-4c7f-a88a-45f748d18166&pd\_rd\_wg=gsYkK&pf\_rd\_r=08PZ104G2KSQCGHPDYK3&pd\_rd\_r=aab4815c-628d-...

It depends on how fast you need to charge.

Do your frequently go out once then return home for several hours or longer ? In that case a low cost 16A / 3.8KW charger would work fine, probably a full recharge would be around 4 hours or less. I got this charger for our Kia Niro PHEV for $149 (like new / open box) from amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079NTXNK7/

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Or pay a little more for a 32A 7KW charger to cut the charging time to around 2 hours. Install would cost more for a 40A or 50A circuit vs a 20A. Going over a 32A charger isn't necessary since that's the cars max charge rate, you could install a 40 or 50A unit but the charge speed would be the same. Unless you wanted to buy a full EV later, then you could keep using that same charger and get good charging speeds.

It IS a Lectron. Good to know. It did say UL in the listing though: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079NTXNK7?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

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Luckily I can still take it back.

What your panel can likely handle is a 20A 240v setup, like this: https://www.amazon.com/LECTRON-Level-Charger-Extension-J1772/dp/B079NTXNK7

https://www.amazon.ca/LECTRON-Level-Charger-Extension-J1772/dp/B079NTXNK7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3H8XZ0SO9YZQA&keywords=nema%2B6-20%2Bev%2Bcharger&qid=1657962695&sprefix=6-20%2Bch%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1&th=1

is this one ok? it does seem like it is UL certified

I've had a different branded version of this for a couple years with good luck. Long cord, can do L1/L2.

https://www.amazon.com/LECTRON-Level-Charger-Extension-J1772/dp/B079NTXNK7/

 

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no no no. a 50 amp plug needs wire and a breaker to match

buy this

https://www.amazon.com/LECTRON-Level-Charger-Extension-J1772/dp/B079NTXNK7/ref=asc_df_B079NTXNK7/

is it already a nema 6-20 plug /u/400HPMustang ?

 

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Buy a 16a L2 EVSE with the proper cord end.

Lectron 240V 16 Amp Level 2 EV Charger with 21ft Extension Cord J1772 Cable & NEMA 6-20 Plug https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B079NTXNK7/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_GE8436YPDH0MCJ3HFWNS