Hey Tom, I picked up an Amazing E portable charger because of watching this video on your channel. Fits perfectly in the my frunk of my i3. What a great product very happy with the purchase and always a pleasure watching your EV channel.
I purchased an Amazing E 16 amp charger almost 4 years ago to charge my 2012 Chevy Volt. Since that car had a limited charging speed, the E was perfect for me. It added 10-12 miles per hour and could fill the battery in 3-4 hours. Just recently I traded in the Volt for a 2020 Bolt EV. After 2 weeks, the Amazing E faulted on me, 5 flashing red lights and no power(although the green light was on). The next day I sent an e-mail to Clipper Creek and the following day their Customer Service leader asked me to describe the problems, etc. I responded and the next morning I had an e-mail from Clipper Creek that my replacement EVSE was on its way. I did tell them that the unit was 4 years old, maybe they missed that as I knew it was out of warranty. In any event, in a few days the replacement unit arrived. I opened the package, plugged it in and we were charging fine. Clipper Creek's customer service went above and beyond what they had to do, and I really appreciate that. It shows the level of care that they have for their customers. Kudos to Clipper creek. Lou
For sure! A freezer test is far more important for a portable charger that you need to coil up tightly to fit in your trunk than a wall charger that can be loosely coiled.
I was so close to purchasing an AmazingE EVSE, but then I noticed ClipperCreek was going to charge me $80 shipping from CA to NY... No thanks! Please save us from ridiculous shipping charges, AmazingE Girl!
I have an ID4 Pro S AWD and planning for a long trip through south Dakota, not much non tesla chargers, I would like to buy a 240 V portable charger, any recommendation specific for this car for a portable charger?
Tom is such a treasure. No-nonsense, no yelling and screaming, he just tells it like it is. He's been very helpful in teaching me about owning electric cars!
Why is the AmazingE so conservative in its current delivery to the car? A 14-30 outlet is allowed to deliver 24A to the car, yet the AmazingE only delivers 16A. You could get 50% more miles per charging hour if it was rated to the amount allowed. Clipper Creek's own LCS-30P has a 14-30 plug and delivers 24A to the car. Sure, it's more expensive at $515, but it is able to deliver the full power allowed. If I was going to spend the money on an AmazingE Fast, I would buy a Tesla Mobile Connector and a TeslaTap Mini. That setup would allow you to use any available outlet, 120V or 240V, with the available Tesla adapters and also allow you to use Tesla Destination chargers.
If I had to guess, they wanted to use thinner, lighter wire to make it more portable. They could have used a NEMA 14-20 connector, but those aren’t as common. Optimally they would use swappable cables (like Tesla) to allow you to select the plug independently of the maximum current capacity.
Hi Tom, great review. Pardon my newbie question, but could I use the AmazingE Fast on a NEMA 6-20 socket with a 14-50 to 6-20 adapter, or would the charger draw so much current it would blow the circuit breaker on the outlet?
I have the Level 1 AmazingE that was supplied as a Ford branded replacement for my Focus Electric. The original cord set was recalled because it didn't have a thermistor in the plug, but the new one does. Didn't have a problem with the old one, but so far so good with the AmazingE, seems well built.
The Level 2 AmazingE doesn’t have the thermal probe in the plug since the maximum 16A is well below the 30A rating of the outlet. The Level 1 unit is also only 12A but will work at Level 2 using adapters.
If all you're charging is your Tesla, then the Mobile Connector is likely a better choice. But if you also have a non-Tesla EV, then it makes sense because it can charge both.
I wish someone would make a high quality, dual voltage, multiple current J1772 portable charger. I gather people will take Tesla’s Mobile Connector and change the connector, but I’m worried about the quality and safety of the modification. Optimally it would also allow you to throttle the current for cars that don’t let you do that in the vehicle for times when other things are on the same circuit.
I have the 40 Amp ZENCAR that I bought on Ebay. It works very well for me and may work for you too. It is dual voltage and just needs the adapter plugs. You can manually set the charging current from 10 amps to 40 amps and it is water resistant. It is a bit heavy, but that is good, as I know the wiring is almost oversized, so no risk of overheating.
If someone was considering purchasing a Tesla wall charger, would there be any benefit to purchasing the fast version of these over the Tesla charger other than the longer cord?
Why does the AmazingE require a 30 amp circuit when it only delivers 16 Amps? I have a 240 V 20 amp circuit with a 6-20r receptacle. That leave a 20% buffer.
over priced but atleast no wifi or app loading.. i hope most people understand that your car is the charger, not the ev chargers, YOUR car is the charger, it just needs a delivery of power..
Tom I really enjoy your reviews. I especially like that you point out the importance of safety and warranty. In reference to your review of the portable chargers, I believe they are a good idea except that 240 VAC outlets are not that common, at least in my experience. The lack of 240VAC outlets pretty much relegate portable chargers to home chargers, which is fine. Maybe once the infrastructure is built up portable chargers will be more portable.
Thank you. Yes, it's not very easy to find a 240-v outlet. But I do know some people that have had them installed at work, or at a relatives house where they frequently go.
PlugShare lists a number of them around. The most common source is RV parks. Any RV site with 50A service (that cater to motorhomes / large 5th wheels) has the NEMA 14-50 outlet. I've also seen a number of listing for hotels or other businesses that have (usually) just one plug available for EV charging. It's a lot cheaper for businesses to put in a plug than to install a whole charging station.
The Tesla Mobile Connector is a very good unit at a good price. If you are only charging a Tesla EV, then it may be a better value, since you can use it for 120-v and 240-v charging. But if you need to charge a Tesla and also a non-tesla EV, then the AmazingE Fast may be a good option.
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Thanks Tom…I was think more of how they compared quality and speed-wise. I’ve owned 2 TESLAs and used the mobile charger with the 14-50 adapter all the time. Just wanted to get a sense of the weight, speed, quality compared to that charger the TESLA comes with…thanks!
Great review. I totally agree about safety cert. I think cert is worth at least $100 if not $200 - cheap insurance IMO. I wish there were more 24 amp stations to be used with dryer receptacle. Why is Tesla only company making a portable EVSE with multiple NEMA dongles?
True, but I am interested in getting a Neocharge smart switch for my NEMA 14-30 dyer socket, but it seems to me only Tesla offers this dongle (though Tesla is currently out of stock for the $275 portable connector).
@@barryw9473 Ahh, yes, you're right. The others only offer a NEMA 14-50, I believe. Did you see my Neocharge review yet? ruclips.net/video/USBqu5klTMo/видео.html
Yes, great Neocharge review. Tom, you are providing a great public service. In CA dryers in garages are pretty common. I suspect not so much in NJ. I think a key to EV adoption is to make people aware they can use an existing conveniently located circuit through Neocharge, splitvolt (I think you also reviewed this and I can’t remember if it has UL cert) and other similar devices.
Hey Tom can you drop those in the freezer and tell us how the cables behave if they were out in sub freezing temperatures? Great review‼️ I definitely would get a 25 footer cable on the fast unit.💯
Sure. I was on the fence on whether or not to include the freezer test on these, but I will and let you know. I did the drop test instead. Still deciding on what to include in the smaller, portable EVSE tests.
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney i’m thinking that these may be subjected to weather extremities more so than most chargers used by customers other than DC Fast or Destination Chargers. Deploying them in frigid weather would probably be from inside the car where it’s a moderate temperature but trying to get them to coil back up after they’ve been exposed for multiple hours of charging may be a different story. Makes you wonder if the charging of the vehicle could leave the cable warm enough to offset some of the cold trying to penetrate from the outside.
I'm waiting for United Chargers to send me an updated unit. I think they are focusing more on the Smart version of the Grizzl-E now and will spend more time on the Alpha once that unit is complete and in production.
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney tell them to hurry up and get you one. I'm active on the vwIDtalk forum as an ID4 owner and your name comes up frequently when discussing chargers as the guy to watch. We newbies have learned a lot from your channel.
I would have loved to know if they have any "features" like can you select a different amperage in case you want to charge slower. Other than that awesome review! Thanks
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney I thought so, since I thought you would have mentioned it. Probably something that would be in your charger rating chart that will be there in the future. 😄👍😎
Nice review, Tom! I want the AmazingE Fast PLUS: (1) WiFi connectivity and scheduling features so that I can avoid peak TOU rates. (2) The ability to run off 120v in a pinch (with a separate dongle) (3) Stretching it ... The ability to coordinate with a second EVSE to avoid charging my two cars at the same time. I want my cake and eat it, too! 😀
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney I have a Tesla, with the gen 2 UMC getting 16A on L1 but J1772 would be fine too since the car came with the adapter. Thinking about it, L1 only would suffice. My place isn't setup for L2 and getting L2 would be expensive. Just needing the extra length because I keep the UMC controller inside my fence (to reduce chance of theft) and pass the cable through a hole in the fence, with the cable just reaching my parking space. imgur.com/IKkg9KV As you can see, the cable isn't exactly tensioned but a few extra feet wouldn't hurt.
Hi Tom, do you have any recommendations for a charger that does both L1/L2 charging? I am picking up a used EV, and it is not coming with an EVSE (dealer is crediting me to buy one). I plan to have a Chargepoint Home Flex at my home, and use DCFC when away from home. I figure having a portable L2-only portable EVSE will not be helpful for me in an emergency since most people/places do not just have a 240V outlet available, so would not actually be helpful in an emergency. That is why I reason that for emergency use, an L1 capable charger is required. Can the AmazingE be adapted for use on 110V?
This is a really great/useful review. Can these chargers be used with the Lexus NX450h+, a plug in vehicle? 1) I think that the NX450h+ only comes with a Level 1 "trickle charger" that takes about 12 hours to fully charge the battery. 2) Are these units compatible with the NX450h+ so that they will fully charge it in 4 hours or less? 3) I am planning to order the car and want to be able to safely charge it much faster than 12 hours.
Thanks for the review. I have a episode idea/request to pass on to you Tom. I ask because this seems in line with the other types of content you have on your channel (range confirmations, etc.). With the upcoming release of 3 pickups I'd REALLY like to know the affect on the range of adding tonneau covers (createacommotion.com/wp-content/uploads/1221.jpg) and truck caps (createacommotion.com/wp-content/uploads/ARE-Truck-Cap.jpg) to the electric trucks. I'll explain why below in case you're interested. I realize this might be hard to do with press trucks and that you might have to borrow from actual owners to achieve it. Also, I appreciate the effort this would take (basically range test times 2 or 3).Anyway, that's the idea. Best wishes for a lovely day. Why I'm interested in this review. I am a Lyft driver in Colorado and I also need to haul boxes etc around on a regular basis for a small business I have. So I need a cargo cover to protect passenger luggage in foul weather and the boxes when I move them in the same bad weather. I want an electric vehicle. To date there really isn't an electric vehicle out there that really meets my needs so I'm stuck using an ICE vehicle for the time being. These pickups will finally have the cargo capacity I need and the ability to do Lyft work in all weather conditions including deep Colorado snow conditions with their 4WD (AWD) and high ground clearance compared to cars (like Tesla Model Y). I TRULY drive about 300-400 miles ever single day for Lyft. After driving for an 11-12 hour shift I really don't want to sit at a charging station in the middle of my day for another 30-60 minutes to charge in electric cars that in actuality only get 250-280 miles range. I think the 300 mile range in the F-150 will be just enough. There are higher range options in the Rivian and Tesla that are also a bit better. I don't think the sloped roof on the Tesla will give me quite enough cargo space so I'd like to add a truck cap to that too. If these caps decrease the range 10-20% or more then it really makes the F-150 unusable for my situation and could make the Rivian and Tesla a nail biter ever single day if the reduction is too much. That is why I have a strong desire to know how these additions will affect the range on these trucks. One thing I appreciate about your channel (amongst many things) is that you don't just give educated guess about how something will perform. You actually go out and prove it all the way!
I have been researching level 1 chargers for a new EV. Being retired my car some days does not move out of our drive. A level 1 charger will meet my daily driving needs. I agree with your requirements for a UL certified, 3 year warranty from a good company. The ClipperCreek PCS-15 (120v, 5-15 plug at 12 amps is the only device I have found that fits for me. I did write them suggesting they develop an Amazing E with the level 1 specs. I suspect this new charger would sell for less than the PCS-15 at $390. It would also be a smaller form factor.
@@samusaran7317 a level 2, 240v circuit will require me to add a sub panel since my panel is full. Why spend $2000 for something I don’t think I will need? I see that Grizzl-e is developing a new portable level 1/2 that will be top quality. It is expected to be out by spring. It seems the trend is to no longer include a portable level 1 EVSE with newer EVs so having one that I can just plug into any common 5-15 outlet makes a lot of sense to me. At some point when V2X bidirectional chargers are available I will revisit the whole issue.
Brilliant like all other reviews on this channel. Although a very nice charger, It appears overpriced for Tesla owners. They can buy a gen 2 portable charger for $275 plus price of 240v adapter. Tom, is any EVSE vendor other than ChargePoint and Enel X providing billing accounts for multiple users? Condominiums, apartments, and HOA’s desperately this capability.
Many EVs sold today come standard with a 120-volt EVSE. In that case this will indeed charge the vehicle about 3 times faster than the supplied charging equipment.
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney But it's only faster because it plugs into 240 volts and they don't say that and not everyone has 240 volt outlets! On 120 volts won't it still be the same slow speed?
@@stevec2196 These won't even plug into a 120-volt source, Steve. They require a 240-volt outlet. So I get what you're saying, but I don't personally see this as misleading or a "scam". Most of the EV charging equipment sellers all say the same thing about charging faster with their equipment.
I've never given any charger a 5-star rating because none are perfect. These are very good choices, IMO. If they were a little less expensive the ratings would be higher.
Very honest and useful reviews. Thank you.
Hey Tom, I picked up an Amazing E portable charger because of watching this video on your channel. Fits perfectly in the my frunk of my i3. What a great product very happy with the purchase and always a pleasure watching your EV channel.
I purchased an Amazing E 16 amp charger almost 4 years ago to charge my 2012 Chevy Volt. Since that car had a limited charging speed, the E was perfect for me. It added 10-12 miles per hour and could fill the battery in 3-4 hours. Just recently I traded in the Volt for a 2020 Bolt EV. After 2 weeks, the Amazing E faulted on me, 5 flashing red lights and no power(although the green light was on). The next day I sent an e-mail to Clipper Creek and the following day their Customer Service leader asked me to describe the problems, etc. I responded and the next morning I had an e-mail from Clipper Creek that my replacement EVSE was on its way. I did tell them that the unit was 4 years old, maybe they missed that as I knew it was out of warranty. In any event, in a few days the replacement unit arrived. I opened the package, plugged it in and we were charging fine. Clipper Creek's customer service went above and beyond what they had to do, and I really appreciate that. It shows the level of care that they have for their customers. Kudos to Clipper creek.
Lou
Thank you for delving into the portable charger segment. It's a mess.
But you skipped over my favorite part : The deep freezer cable test. :'(
I won't make that mistake again. A lot of people have said they missed it.
For sure! A freezer test is far more important for a portable charger that you need to coil up tightly to fit in your trunk than a wall charger that can be loosely coiled.
Nice review
Wonderful detail, and BETTER channel. Keep it up Tom.
Thank you, Brian!
I was so close to purchasing an AmazingE EVSE, but then I noticed ClipperCreek was going to charge me $80 shipping from CA to NY... No thanks! Please save us from ridiculous shipping charges, AmazingE Girl!
If you ever visit Kingsville, Texas bring your 15-30 plug to charge your electric vehicle at the hotel where I work.
Clipper Creek is now Emphase and this charger is now dead. RIP.
I have an ID4 Pro S AWD and planning for a long trip through south Dakota, not much non tesla chargers, I would like to buy a 240 V portable charger, any recommendation specific for this car for a portable charger?
Tom is such a treasure. No-nonsense, no yelling and screaming, he just tells it like it is. He's been very helpful in teaching me about owning electric cars!
Why is the AmazingE so conservative in its current delivery to the car? A 14-30 outlet is allowed to deliver 24A to the car, yet the AmazingE only delivers 16A. You could get 50% more miles per charging hour if it was rated to the amount allowed. Clipper Creek's own LCS-30P has a 14-30 plug and delivers 24A to the car. Sure, it's more expensive at $515, but it is able to deliver the full power allowed.
If I was going to spend the money on an AmazingE Fast, I would buy a Tesla Mobile Connector and a TeslaTap Mini. That setup would allow you to use any available outlet, 120V or 240V, with the available Tesla adapters and also allow you to use Tesla Destination chargers.
If I had to guess, they wanted to use thinner, lighter wire to make it more portable. They could have used a NEMA 14-20 connector, but those aren’t as common. Optimally they would use swappable cables (like Tesla) to allow you to select the plug independently of the maximum current capacity.
The Amazing E charger looks like a rebrand of the ones the Gen 2 Chevy Volt came with
even outside of the US, your videos are incredibly useful. please continue doing what you're doing, I enjoy them and share them whenever I can
Thank you! I will. :)
Hi Tom, great review. Pardon my newbie question, but could I use the AmazingE Fast on a NEMA 6-20 socket with a 14-50 to 6-20 adapter, or would the charger draw so much current it would blow the circuit breaker on the outlet?
Any chance Electrify Home will be sending their charger to you for a review?
Yup. Hopefully soon.
I’m excited about this new series. Cool.
Nice review as usual. Can you also review the Chargifyev 40a charger? Thanks.
I definitely plan on doing so.
I have the Level 1 AmazingE that was supplied as a Ford branded replacement for my Focus Electric. The original cord set was recalled because it didn't have a thermistor in the plug, but the new one does. Didn't have a problem with the old one, but so far so good with the AmazingE, seems well built.
The Level 2 AmazingE doesn’t have the thermal probe in the plug since the maximum 16A is well below the 30A rating of the outlet. The Level 1 unit is also only 12A but will work at Level 2 using adapters.
For a Tesla, is there any reason to buy this an extra Mobile Connector? (assuming the mobile connector was in stock)
If all you're charging is your Tesla, then the Mobile Connector is likely a better choice. But if you also have a non-Tesla EV, then it makes sense because it can charge both.
The AmazingE looks exactly the same as the L1 EVSE that came with my Ford C-Max Energi 🤨
Can you please start telling us where the product is made on ALL of your product reviews?
I wish someone would make a high quality, dual voltage, multiple current J1772 portable charger. I gather people will take Tesla’s Mobile Connector and change the connector, but I’m worried about the quality and safety of the modification. Optimally it would also allow you to throttle the current for cars that don’t let you do that in the vehicle for times when other things are on the same circuit.
I have the 40 Amp ZENCAR that I bought on Ebay. It works very well for me and may work for you too. It is dual voltage and just needs the adapter plugs. You can manually set the charging current from 10 amps to 40 amps and it is water resistant. It is a bit heavy, but that is good, as I know the wiring is almost oversized, so no risk of overheating.
@@CSEV661 Certainly interesting. Their website says they are “CE, TUV and UL“ certified but I would want to see @Tom Moloughney review it first.
Nice work Tom. Very informative video.
MUST MUST MUST be UL LISTED properly tested products containing the UL sticker or stamp should ONLY BE USED
If someone was considering purchasing a Tesla wall charger, would there be any benefit to purchasing the fast version of these over the Tesla charger other than the longer cord?
Loving the Dell monitor stand cameo.
Thanks, as always your videos are very detailed. In South Africa we still have limited availability of quality chargers.
Thank you, Robert.
Are there many EVs in SA?
Why does the AmazingE require a 30 amp circuit when it only delivers 16 Amps? I have a 240 V 20 amp circuit with a 6-20r receptacle. That leave a 20% buffer.
over priced but atleast no wifi or app loading.. i hope most people understand that your car is the charger, not the ev chargers, YOUR car is the charger, it just needs a delivery of power..
Tom I really enjoy your reviews. I especially like that you point out the importance of safety and warranty. In reference to your review of the portable chargers, I believe they are a good idea except that 240 VAC outlets are not that common, at least in my experience. The lack of 240VAC outlets pretty much relegate portable chargers to home chargers, which is fine. Maybe once the infrastructure is built up portable chargers will be more portable.
Thank you. Yes, it's not very easy to find a 240-v outlet. But I do know some people that have had them installed at work, or at a relatives house where they frequently go.
PlugShare lists a number of them around. The most common source is RV parks. Any RV site with 50A service (that cater to motorhomes / large 5th wheels) has the NEMA 14-50 outlet.
I've also seen a number of listing for hotels or other businesses that have (usually) just one plug available for EV charging. It's a lot cheaper for businesses to put in a plug than to install a whole charging station.
Tom, Thanks for speaking to us slowly in order to make this understandable
You're welcome. I appreciate the feedback.
Tom You need a charger? Can you just plug into a 240 outlet? Thanks.
Looking for a Lvl 1,2 combo portable one,
Recommendations
...Requires a NEMA 14-30 and can only deliver 16 amps? Big yikes. Interesting way to lose 1/3 of the charging power of the socket.
14-30 is a common electric dryer socket, so you could take this cord with you when visiting, assuming the dryer plug would be useful to you.
Thanks Tom!
Great job, as always Tom! How do each of these compare to the TESLA EVSE the car comes with?
The Tesla Mobile Connector is a very good unit at a good price. If you are only charging a Tesla EV, then it may be a better value, since you can use it for 120-v and 240-v charging. But if you need to charge a Tesla and also a non-tesla EV, then the AmazingE Fast may be a good option.
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney Thanks Tom…I was think more of how they compared quality and speed-wise. I’ve owned 2 TESLAs and used the mobile charger with the 14-50 adapter all the time. Just wanted to get a sense of the weight, speed, quality compared to that charger the TESLA comes with…thanks!
Great review. I totally agree about safety cert. I think cert is worth at least $100 if not $200 - cheap insurance IMO. I wish there were more 24 amp stations to be used with dryer receptacle. Why is Tesla only company making a portable EVSE with multiple NEMA dongles?
Thank you. They're not! Ford has one for the Mach-E and so do Porsche and Audi.
True, but I am interested in getting a Neocharge smart switch for my NEMA 14-30 dyer socket, but it seems to me only Tesla offers this dongle (though Tesla is currently out of stock for the $275 portable connector).
@@barryw9473 Ahh, yes, you're right. The others only offer a NEMA 14-50, I believe. Did you see my Neocharge review yet? ruclips.net/video/USBqu5klTMo/видео.html
And so does Nissan for Leaf, (not really a dongle, but a second plug) but only NEMA 14-50.
Yes, great Neocharge review. Tom, you are providing a great public service. In CA dryers in garages are pretty common. I suspect not so much in NJ. I think a key to EV adoption is to make people aware they can use an existing conveniently located circuit through Neocharge, splitvolt (I think you also reviewed this and I can’t remember if it has UL cert) and other similar devices.
Hey Tom can you drop those in the freezer and tell us how the cables behave if they were out in sub freezing temperatures? Great review‼️ I definitely would get a 25 footer cable on the fast unit.💯
Sure. I was on the fence on whether or not to include the freezer test on these, but I will and let you know. I did the drop test instead. Still deciding on what to include in the smaller, portable EVSE tests.
FWIW, I had that thought too....
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney i’m thinking that these may be subjected to weather extremities more so than most chargers used by customers other than DC Fast or Destination Chargers. Deploying them in frigid weather would probably be from inside the car where it’s a moderate temperature but trying to get them to coil back up after they’ve been exposed for multiple hours of charging may be a different story. Makes you wonder if the charging of the vehicle could leave the cable warm enough to offset some of the cold trying to penetrate from the outside.
I second this. As a portable unit the drop test and the freeze test are equally important for comparing usability.
Really dying for an update on the Alpha from United Chargers. No one seems to speak about the beta testing. Is that the first rule of United Chargers?
I'm waiting for United Chargers to send me an updated unit. I think they are focusing more on the Smart version of the Grizzl-E now and will spend more time on the Alpha once that unit is complete and in production.
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney tell them to hurry up and get you one. I'm active on the vwIDtalk forum as an ID4 owner and your name comes up frequently when discussing chargers as the guy to watch. We newbies have learned a lot from your channel.
They might be discontinuing this brand
I really liked the mentions of everything consumers should look for in an EVSE, Tom. Thanks for the reviews!
Why is this not available on Amazon any longer? Did something change?
Yes, I believe the Amazing E line may have been discontinued now that Emphase has purchased ClipperCreek.
I would have loved to know if they have any "features" like can you select a different amperage in case you want to charge slower. Other than that awesome review! Thanks
No, they don't. I would have definitely mentioned it if they did - but I could have also easily mentioned that they do not.
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney I thought so, since I thought you would have mentioned it. Probably something that would be in your charger rating chart that will be there in the future. 😄👍😎
Nice review, Tom! I want the AmazingE Fast PLUS:
(1) WiFi connectivity and scheduling features so that I can avoid peak TOU rates.
(2) The ability to run off 120v in a pinch (with a separate dongle)
(3) Stretching it ... The ability to coordinate with a second EVSE to avoid charging my two cars at the same time.
I want my cake and eat it, too! 😀
Tom, thank you for these reviews. Would you have one to recommend that has a 24ft cable from the charger box itself that does both L1 and L2?
Very few of these are L1/L2. How many amps do you want? Do you need a J1172 connector or Tesla?
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney I have a Tesla, with the gen 2 UMC getting 16A on L1 but J1772 would be fine too since the car came with the adapter. Thinking about it, L1 only would suffice. My place isn't setup for L2 and getting L2 would be expensive. Just needing the extra length because I keep the UMC controller inside my fence (to reduce chance of theft) and pass the cable through a hole in the fence, with the cable just reaching my parking space. imgur.com/IKkg9KV As you can see, the cable isn't exactly tensioned but a few extra feet wouldn't hurt.
Hi Tom, do you have any recommendations for a charger that does both L1/L2 charging? I am picking up a used EV, and it is not coming with an EVSE (dealer is crediting me to buy one). I plan to have a Chargepoint Home Flex at my home, and use DCFC when away from home. I figure having a portable L2-only portable EVSE will not be helpful for me in an emergency since most people/places do not just have a 240V outlet available, so would not actually be helpful in an emergency. That is why I reason that for emergency use, an L1 capable charger is required. Can the AmazingE be adapted for use on 110V?
This is a really great/useful review.
Can these chargers be used with the Lexus NX450h+, a plug in vehicle?
1) I think that the NX450h+ only comes with a Level 1 "trickle charger" that takes about 12 hours to fully charge the battery. 2) Are these units compatible with the NX450h+ so that they will fully charge it in 4 hours or less? 3) I am planning to order the car and want to be able to safely charge it much faster than 12 hours.
Thanks for the review. I have a episode idea/request to pass on to you Tom. I ask because this seems in line with the other types of content you have on your channel (range confirmations, etc.). With the upcoming release of 3 pickups I'd REALLY like to know the affect on the range of adding tonneau covers (createacommotion.com/wp-content/uploads/1221.jpg) and truck caps (createacommotion.com/wp-content/uploads/ARE-Truck-Cap.jpg) to the electric trucks. I'll explain why below in case you're interested. I realize this might be hard to do with press trucks and that you might have to borrow from actual owners to achieve it. Also, I appreciate the effort this would take (basically range test times 2 or 3).Anyway, that's the idea. Best wishes for a lovely day.
Why I'm interested in this review. I am a Lyft driver in Colorado and I also need to haul boxes etc around on a regular basis for a small business I have. So I need a cargo cover to protect passenger luggage in foul weather and the boxes when I move them in the same bad weather. I want an electric vehicle. To date there really isn't an electric vehicle out there that really meets my needs so I'm stuck using an ICE vehicle for the time being. These pickups will finally have the cargo capacity I need and the ability to do Lyft work in all weather conditions including deep Colorado snow conditions with their 4WD (AWD) and high ground clearance compared to cars (like Tesla Model Y). I TRULY drive about 300-400 miles ever single day for Lyft. After driving for an 11-12 hour shift I really don't want to sit at a charging station in the middle of my day for another 30-60 minutes to charge in electric cars that in actuality only get 250-280 miles range. I think the 300 mile range in the F-150 will be just enough. There are higher range options in the Rivian and Tesla that are also a bit better. I don't think the sloped roof on the Tesla will give me quite enough cargo space so I'd like to add a truck cap to that too. If these caps decrease the range 10-20% or more then it really makes the F-150 unusable for my situation and could make the Rivian and Tesla a nail biter ever single day if the reduction is too much. That is why I have a strong desire to know how these additions will affect the range on these trucks. One thing I appreciate about your channel (amongst many things) is that you don't just give educated guess about how something will perform. You actually go out and prove it all the way!
Are you going to review the Mustart Travel master portable evse? I was wondering how it compared to other portable evse's.
could you please rate the Zencar EVSE or is it part of Clipper Creek?? Thanks for all that you do for us in EV cars
Tom, just found this video. Thank you!!
Clicked "like on the vehicle" Tom. I got you Tom.
can these be left in direct sunlight in summer outside?
I have been researching level 1 chargers for a new EV. Being retired my car some days does not move out of our drive. A level 1 charger will meet my daily driving needs. I agree with your requirements for a UL certified, 3 year warranty from a good company. The ClipperCreek PCS-15 (120v, 5-15 plug at 12 amps is the only device I have found that fits for me. I did write them suggesting they develop an Amazing E with the level 1 specs. I suspect this new charger would sell for less than the PCS-15 at $390. It would also be a smaller form factor.
Why not just buy a level 2 16 amp charger and call it a day? You're essentially paying the same amount for much slower charging. You do you boo....
@@samusaran7317 a level 2, 240v circuit will require me to add a sub panel since my panel is full. Why spend $2000 for something I don’t think I will need? I see that Grizzl-e is developing a new portable level 1/2 that will be top quality. It is expected to be out by spring. It seems the trend is to no longer include a portable level 1 EVSE with newer EVs so having one that I can just plug into any common 5-15 outlet makes a lot of sense to me. At some point when V2X bidirectional chargers are available I will revisit the whole issue.
Brilliant like all other reviews on this channel. Although a very nice charger, It appears overpriced for Tesla owners. They can buy a gen 2 portable charger for $275 plus price of 240v adapter.
Tom, is any EVSE vendor other than ChargePoint and Enel X providing billing accounts for multiple users? Condominiums, apartments, and HOA’s desperately this capability.
Wallbox for one. I believe United Chargers is also working on a solution for this.
Since the charger is just a fancy extension cord and all it does is connect power to the car, how can it be any faster? Sounds like a total scam!
Many EVs sold today come standard with a 120-volt EVSE. In that case this will indeed charge the vehicle about 3 times faster than the supplied charging equipment.
@@StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney But it's only faster because it plugs into 240 volts and they don't say that and not everyone has 240 volt outlets! On 120 volts won't it still be the same slow speed?
@@stevec2196 These won't even plug into a 120-volt source, Steve. They require a 240-volt outlet. So I get what you're saying, but I don't personally see this as misleading or a "scam". Most of the EV charging equipment sellers all say the same thing about charging faster with their equipment.
You gave it 4 out of 5 stars. You talk up the quality, but then you say the only thing wrong is the price… 🧐
I've never given any charger a 5-star rating because none are perfect. These are very good choices, IMO. If they were a little less expensive the ratings would be higher.