Non-connected charger
Grizzl-E Classic 40A
A cast-aluminum, UL Type 4 dumb charger — no app, no account, no radio, nothing to stop working in a firmware update.
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Best for
The rugged no-smart pick, and detached garages with no Wi-Fi
Specifications
| Max output | 40 A / 10 kW; adjustable 16 / 24 / 32 / 40 A |
|---|---|
| Connector | J1772 |
| Install | Plug-in, NEMA 14-50 or 6-50 |
| Cable | 25 ft |
| Enclosure | UL Type 4 cast aluminum, indoor/outdoor |
| Smart | None by design (Connect version adds Wi-Fi) |
| Listing | UL, Energy Star |
| Warranty | 3 years (5-year option) |
Specifications as published by Grizzl-E. Confirm against the current spec sheet before buying — manufacturers revise models without renaming them.
What's good
- Metal enclosure rated for outdoor abuse — survives what plastic units don't
- Nothing to configure, update or create an account for; the car handles scheduling
- Plug-in design moves with you
What's not
- No energy monitoring — rules out most utility EV-rate rebate programs
- 40 A ceiling, J1772 only (Tesla adapter sold separately)
Our verdict
Most cars can schedule their own charging, which makes the smart layer optional. If you want the charger to be boring infrastructure — especially outdoors or in a Wi-Fi-dead detached garage — this is the tank to buy.
Compare with the alternatives
- Tesla Universal Wall Connector — mixed or future-proof households — any ev, either connector
- Emporia Classic EV Charger — best value in a 48 a smart charger, and tight panels via powersmart
- ChargePoint Home Flex (CPH50) — the established smart charger with the widest install base
- Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48A — small-footprint installs and ct-based dynamic load management
- Autel MaxiCharger AC Lite Home 50A — maximum output per dollar in a hardwired smart charger
- Lectron V-Box Pro 48A — the lowest-cost 48 a smart unit
- Grizzl-E Mini Connect 40A — renters, road trips, and anyone not ready to hardwire