As much as it saves on gas over time, EV charging can seem complicated and the upfront costs can seem expensive at first glance. You might think you can get away with using the charger that came with your car until you realize it takes 60 to 70 hours or more to charge the best electric vehicles using a standard 120-volt AC outlet. Instead, you’ll need a 240-volt charger such as this Avapow Level 2 Portable EV Charger that’s currently on sale for $170 — a steep $330 off its usual price.
Avapow B1-40 Level 2 Portable EV Charger, $170 (was $500) at Walmart
While an adapter is required to work with a Tesla, such as a Model Y or Model 3 Highland, the Avapow B1-40 Level 2 Charger is otherwise universal, meaning it’ll fit any J1772 BEVs and plug-in hybrids. Avapow claims its charger will bring your battery life to full “nine times faster” than a Level 1 charger “while ensuring extended battery lifespan.” It achieves this through a combination of delivering a higher current flow, reaching up to 40 amps and 9.6kW of power.
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Aside from its basic charging functionality, Avapow’s Level 2 Charger offers manual current level adjustment, timing function, scheduling, and real-time charging status monitoring through a combination of its built-in 0.96-inch touch display along with a dedicated mobile app. A 25-foot cable gives it the length needed to reach the nearest 240-volt outlet, even if it’s inside the garage while your vehicle is in the driveway.
“Works fantastic,” exclaimed one satisfied customer. “Best charger I’ve seen for at home.”
“Quality is better than expected,” another shopper added. “Delivers better charging than the charger that came with my car.”
In addition to software-based safeguards against overheating and overcharging, the Avapow B1-40 Portable Level 2 Charger is protected by a rugged thermoplastic PC94-V0 enclosure that is certified by CE, ICCB, FCC, RoHS, and UL. Secure one for yourself for just $170 while it remains on clearance.