I need to swap out the faulty Ford mobile charger that came with my truck. It works but isn’t reliable and I’ve faced several issues.
Should I get the Tesla Universal charger, Grizzl-e, or something different altogether?
I have a dedicated 50A outlet set up in my garage.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
I recommend the Grizzl-e basic. No Bluetooth or fancy features. It works well without any fuss.
Jesse said:
I recommend the Grizzl-e basic. No Bluetooth or fancy features. It works well without any fuss.
We’ve been using our first Grizzl-e for over 30 months daily with our Jeep. Now it’s used every other day for both our EVs. We even got a second one for our lake cabin that’s been handling 100kWh+ charges once a month without a hitch.
Jesse said:
I recommend the Grizzl-e basic. No Bluetooth or fancy features. It works well without any fuss.
Team Grizzl-e here! I’ve had mine for more than a year with zero problems. The cord is pretty long and stays flexible.
Jesse said:
I recommend the Grizzl-e basic. No Bluetooth or fancy features. It works well without any fuss.
Plus, it’s built in Canada and the CEO is really supportive.
Jesse said:
I recommend the Grizzl-e basic. No Bluetooth or fancy features. It works well without any fuss.
Came to share this too. When I buy again, it will definitely be a basic Grizzl-e.
Jesse said:
I recommend the Grizzl-e basic. No Bluetooth or fancy features. It works well without any fuss.
+1 for the Grizzl-e basic, it has been perfect for me as well.
I suggest the Emporia. It has been flawless for me. No issues and works exactly as I expected.
Vale said:
I suggest the Emporia. It has been flawless for me. No issues and works exactly as I expected.
The Emporia has been fantastic for me. I installed it myself, the price is fair, and it works perfectly.
Vale said:
I suggest the Emporia. It has been flawless for me. No issues and works exactly as I expected.
Agreed. The Emporia just works and the app gives a nice display of all the stats.
@Bao
I’m not a fan of the app though. It has too many unnecessary features related to other Emporia products, and it’s a bit clunky to find the stats I want. But it does provide decent info, including monthly updates on charging costs.
Vale said:
I suggest the Emporia. It has been flawless for me. No issues and works exactly as I expected.
Sticking with the Emporia, no doubt about it.
Vale said:
I suggest the Emporia. It has been flawless for me. No issues and works exactly as I expected.
I agree. I had an Emporia before, but now I’m using the Ford charge station pro. There’s no comparison, the Emporia was way better. The software, while busy with all its features, is fast, responsive, and reliable.
Vale said:
I suggest the Emporia. It has been flawless for me. No issues and works exactly as I expected.
Plus, you can probably find them refurbished for about $100 less than a new one. Mine came without any signs of previous use.
Vale said:
I suggest the Emporia. It has been flawless for me. No issues and works exactly as I expected.
Exact same deal here. I installed it myself, it was inexpensive, and the app is easy to work with. I even linked it to my national grid for off-peak discounts.
Vale said:
I suggest the Emporia. It has been flawless for me. No issues and works exactly as I expected.
I have the Emporia, but I notice the cable gets really stiff when it’s cold. Other chargers I’ve used didn’t have that problem. I think it might be the plastic used for the sheath. It’s still usable but a bit annoying.
I’d go for the Tesla Universal Wall Connector.
Rowan said:
I’d go for the Tesla Universal Wall Connector.
I’ve been using a Tesla Mobile Connector with a NEMA 14-50 plug for my Teslas since 2021 and I haven’t had any issues. I traded my Model 3 for a Lightning, and now I use the same Tesla Mobile Connector with an adapter for my wife’s Model Y. It has worked great for the past few weeks. I know the wall connector is faster, but since I already had the 240v outlet, the extra speed isn’t necessary for how I drive.
Rowan said:
I’d go for the Tesla Universal Wall Connector.
I’m on the same page. It’s simple and offers options. I bought one for home and one for the cabin—no problems with either.
Make sure to check your utility company’s rates. Some chargers let you take advantage of off-peak charging rates. Here are the brands my utility supports: