PROS: Very fast charging, Long Cable, IP66 rated, LCD Display.
CONS: No connectivity or Charge Scheduling.
| Product | Amp rating | Level | Cable Length | Nema | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LEFANEV – Level 2 Portable EV Charger (32 Amp) | 32 Amp | Level 2 | 25 Feet (7.6M) | NEMA 14-50 | 7.68 kW | Click for more info |
LEFANEV – Level 2 Portable EV Charger (40 Amp)  | 40 Amp | Level 2 | 25 Feet (7.6 M) | NEMA 14-50 | 9.6 kW | Click for more info |
LEFANEV – Level 2 Portable EV Charger (10-16 Amp)  | 10 – 16 Amp | Level 2 | 25 Feet (7.6 M) | NEMA 6-20 | 3.6 kW | Click for more info |
LEFANEV – Level 2 Portable EV Charger (32 Amp) Specifications
| Amp rating | 32 Amp |
|---|---|
| Level | Level 2 |
| Type | Portable EV Charger |
| Cable Length | 25 Feet (7.6M) |
| Nema | NEMA 14-50 |
| Power | 7.68 kW |
| Voltage | 220V |
| Connector | J1772 |
| Connectivity | None |
| IP Rating | IP66 |
| Display | 1 LED Light |
| Warranty | 2-Year No-Hassle |
| Features | Big Lcd Screen, Intelligent Chip, Strong And Sturdy, Nema 14-50 Plug |
| What’s in the box | Wall Plug, Charger, Cable |
| Weight | 10.43 lbs (4.7 kg) |
| Features | Tethered, Alexa & Google Home, Charge Scheduling |
LEFANEV – Level 2 Portable EV Charger (32 Amp) Charging specifications
There are 3 portable EV Chargers that LEFANEV makes and distributes and all of them are Level 2 chargers: The 16-Amp, 32-Amp and 40-Amp. We’ll look at each one and explain the differences between them.
The 16-Amp portable electric vehicle charger can run anywhere between 10 to 16 Amps, vehicle charger with a charging rate of 3.6kW on a 240V wall socket, however it is the more adaptable of the two because it can run on any voltage between 100V – 250V. So what does that mean for you in reality exactly? A Tesla Model Y with a 75kWh battery will charge in about 19.5 hours, while a Model 3 with a 50 kWh battery pack will take 13 hours. The same 13 hours apply to the two VW ID.3 Pure and VW ID.4 Pure together with the Renault Zoe. If you drive a 64 kWh Hyundai Kona or a Kia Niro, then you’ll be able to fully charge them within 17 hours.
Those are decent numbers, but let’s look at the 32 Amp electric car charger. Here the charging time gets faster because it has a charging rate of 7.68 kW. This means that the same Tesla Model Y now charges in just 9.5 hours and the 50 kWh Model 3 in just 6.5 hours. Even humans need more time to recharge overnight. The same goes for the ID.4 and ID.3 Pure models together with the Zoe, they all charge in 6.5 hours and if you want to charge the Kona or the Kia Niro, you’ll be happy to know that it will charge in just 9 hours.
But can things get even faster? Yes, they can with the LEFANEV 40-Amp Portable EVSE charger that has a fast charging rate of 9.6 kW. Now you need to know something beforehand, this kind of charging level is sometimes more than the car can support, so this EV Charging Cable is worth purchasing only if it can charge your car at its full potential. Now the Model Y is limited to 11.5 kW so it can take full advantage of all the power and fully charge in just 8 hours. The VW ID.3 and ID.4 Pure can’t, however their Pro versions can and those will also charge the 77 kWh battery packs in just 8 hours. The Mustang Mach E will charge in just 7.5.
DISCLAIMER: These are just estimations based on calculations, reality may look different however we try to make them as accurate AS WE CAN.
LEFANEV – Level 2 Portable EV Charger (32 Amp) Cable types and connectors
Now all 3 versions of the LEFANEV portable home charger have the same cable length, 25 Feet (7.6M). This is on par with what you get in this price range and the cable should be long enough to even stretch out of your garage if EV or Plug-In Hybrid is parked outside.
Now, in terms of the wall connector, the 16-Amp works with a NEMA 6-20 socket while the 32 and 40-Amp models require a NEMA 14-50 socket. On the other end, all 3 use the same SAE J1772 charge port, the one used by all the home electric vehicle charging stations in North America. The cables are tethered to the charging unit, you can’t disconnect them.
LEFANEV – Level 2 Portable EV Charger (32 Amp) Features
The LEFANEV home EV Charger is not exactly a Smart Charger, there’s no WiFi connection or Alexa integration. Unfortunately there is also no scheduled charging feature either to help you save on the charging cost by using off-peak electricity. However, most of the time your EV already has this and you can set it up either from the smartphone app or the dashboard.
All 3 chargers have an IP66 rating, which means waterproof and dustproof to good extent, you can splash them and they will still work. On each charger, there’s a nice little color LCD Display which shows you the charging level, Voltage, Amperage, Power, Working temperature and a timer so that you know for how long your EV has been charging.
All the 3 LEFANEV portable chargers also come with a 2-Year No-Hassle warranty, too. In terms of weight, the 32-Amp and 40-Amp model lare about the same at around 10 lbs, but the 16 Amp model weighs half as much.
