{"id":243593,"date":"2023-10-30T20:49:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T20:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243593"},"modified":"2023-10-30T20:49:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T20:49:39","slug":"should-you-buy-the-lectron-v-box-48-amp-ev-charger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/should-you-buy-the-lectron-v-box-48-amp-ev-charger\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Buy The Lectron V-Box 48-Amp EV Charger?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lectron is a significant player in the electric vehicle charging industry. Headquartered in\u00a0Shakopee, Minnesota, with an additional office in Hong Kong, Lectron offers a variety of electric vehicle adapters, circuit splitters, extension cables, portable chargers, and higher-powered wall-mounted EV charging equipment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I was sent the company’s highest-powered EV charger, the 48-amp V-Box, so I could use it for a few weeks and produce the embedded comprehensive video review.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Lectron V-Box undergoing the cable deep freeze test<\/p>\n

The Lectron V-Box is currently available directly from the Lectron Website for $469.00. However, the list price is $499.00 with a $30.00 discount. I reached out to Lectron to see how long the discount would apply and was told there were no current plans to end the discount.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The V-Box isn’t a “smart charger” so it doesn’t come with a WiFi-connected app, it’s just plug and play. It does, however, have a nice 2.75″ x 2″ display screen that shows relevant information including the current power draw, line voltage, kWh dispensed, elapsed time of the charging session, the power output limit, and the internal temperature.<\/p>\n

I tested the V-Box equipped with the J1772 connector, but Lectron does offer the same unit with a Tesla\u00a0North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The V-Box has a 20-foot cable, which is the minimum length that I recommend for home charging equipment, it has an IP55-rated enclosure so it’s good for outdoor installations in areas with blowing rain, snow, and dust. It’s ETL safety certified as well as Energy-Star certified and comes with a one-year warranty.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I’d like to see the company offer a longer warranty, as three years is the industry standard. Lectron’s website does offer the option of purchasing longer warranties at the following cost:<\/p>\n