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
- Emporia Pro EV Charger: tight panels, where powersmart is the reason you're buying
- 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
- Lectron Portable Level 2 J1772 Charger (NEMA 14-50): renters and second homes with an existing 14-50 outlet