Autel Home Level 2 EV Charger up to 40Amp, 240V, Indoor/Outdoor Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Station with Flexible 25-Foot Cable, NEMA 14-50 Plug, Dark Gray

After many months/days/hours of researching options for a quality 32A EVSE with a NEMA 14-50 plug that also has a good app, it came down to the ChargePoint Home Flex or the Autel MaxiCharger. The Home Flex is well regarded as one of the best out there, and the ChargePoint app is clean and works well with public charging so I imagine it works just as well with home charging. The price seems a bit on the high side of reasonable at $550.The Autel MaxiCharger isn't as well known, and some reviews gave it very high praise, but there's hardly any mention of the app. The more recent release of the 40A NEMA 14-50 plug Lite version also came with a discount (as of 1/2024) that puts the price just under $400. This made it a no brainer to give it a try, and I'm happy to report that it's really great so far. It looks and feels high quality all around. The charge plug handle has a very nice rubbery texture (not just slippery plastic) and is solid. The cord is beefy but relatively flexible (moreso than previous version per some reviewers). The slightly longer NEMA 14-50 plug cable is great BUT note that the cable routes away from the NEMA 14-50 ground plug. Most people install the outlet with the ground plug facing up, and in this case the cable would also route upward (see photo). This could be an inconvenience if you can't easily rotate the outlet and need the cable to route downward (that's part of the reason it hasn't been wall mounted yet).Wall mounting looks very straightforward using the solid metal bracket and screws that are provided. Setting it up was relatively smooth and painless using the QR codes on the unit and the paperwork. It paired immediately with an Android phone via bluetooth, then connected immediately to the WiFi network, and I was able to register everything through the app and get an additional 3 months warranty by entering some extra information. It started charging the vehicle immediately and maintained 7.7kW (31.5A at 244V) while fully charging a Chevy Bolt, which is the max for this model year.The Autel Charge app is clean, intuitive, and even slightly better than ChargePoint's in terms of displaying charging information: energy in kWh, charge duration in HH:MM:SS, cost in USD (or whatever currency you select), power in kW, and a nice charging curve that can display power/current/voltage over the duration of the charge. It has equivalent features for setting the max current limit, autostart (begin charging after plug in to a vehicle unless schedule is enabled), charge scheduling, start/stop charge, and more advanced features for charger sharing (haven't used), family sharing (haven't used), link to alexa (haven't used), firmware updates, RCD test (safety feature), and you can even reboot or factory reset it from the app. Another nice feature is that you can view and export your charge history.Overall this is a great EVSE with one of the better apps out there. Snagging this while discounted is just icing on the cake.

It's a really great product, and I really like the look of. Even the package itself can give you a very high-quality feeling. You can simply open the box and plug it in if you have already installed the 240V receptacle. But if you charge for Tesla. I mounted it to my garage wall with the accessories provided. It's very easy just follow the manual and very straightforward. The cord is long enough to allow me to back in or drive in my garage without any worries. It also has own app which works great with the charger. You can easily set up to start charging once connected; or can also do scheduled charging at a off-peak time! Just order an adapter for my Tesla and can't wait to start using it. Overall happy with it and definitely will recommend to my friends.

I was quite familiar with this brand, that is why I chose it despite some concerns raised by recent negative reviews on this product.My husband managed to install it quickly, even though the mounting set was incomplete (luckily, he's an engineering genius and had lots of hardware in his garage).Initially, I believed that the company's failure to provide the mounting set was an isolated incident, but it turned out to be the first sign of trouble. We tried to connect the app, but the smartphone couldn't detect the unit. Despite attempting to unplug and plug the charger back, nothing changed. Rebooting yielded the same result.When we contacted Autel support, we received the same troubleshooting suggestions, with the final explanation citing an issue with our Internet, despite having a 100% perfect signal in the garage.We didn't need a standar charger. I already have one which comes with the EV. I was looking for a charger with a full set of smart functions to track my charging costs and time.Fortunately, we hadn't hardwired the unit and avoided spending hundreds of dollars on licensed electrician services. I can only imagine what a nightmare that would have been. I'm certain the company wouldn't refund a penny, given how unhelpful their support was when we encountered issues connecting to the app.The final straw came when a charging session was interrupted during the night. Then it happened again. We need a reliable charger. That was the deciding factor to get rid of it. We didn't bother reaching out to support anymore, as it had been useless from day one. We'll be returning it.

So far so good, this 40 amp charger has been stable and working perfectly for me since I've installed it. I'd recommend it, especially for its price point and all the built-in features that come with it. Mobile app syncing was super easy, and I like the RFID capability.It's holding its own against my other chargepoint charger.

Works well, easy install, and easy setup. I've programmed via the app what the ideal times to charge are (for me overnight from say 10pm on) and it just works. When my car needs a charge I just plug it in in the evening when I get home, it comes on at the right time and when I get up the next morning the car is charged. The charging rate's pretty good, seems to be hitting about 9kW/h vs the 7 I was expecting (based in prior experience with my gf's older level 2 in her garage). Install was a breeze. If you're not comfortable installing the correct outlet it's easy enough to find an electrician who'll do that part for you.