Best 240V 24A mobile charger solution?

[gordonf238]

I'm trying to find the best solution for a mobile charger. The Ford Mobile charger that comes with the car can be plugged into a standard 120V outlet, or 240/50A. However, there is no option to use it with 240/30A receptacles (NEMA 10-30).

As such, I've started looking on Amazon. There seem to be thousands of cheap 220V chargers (such as this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B929NRLN/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1)

Biggest concern here is with made-up Chinese brands that are swarming Amazon with products like these. It's tough to really gauge the reliability and overall support for such products, as Amazon is plagued with fake review issues. Also, upon digging into many of these EV chargers, many report melted plugs, early failures, etc.

I'm really hoping to find a solid USA-made mobile charger by an established company with good support.

Just not finding any options with a 220V 30A input.

I'd very much appreciate any suggestions you folks can share.

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[i8iridium]

I still think think this is the best option. I don’t trust any of the random Amazon brands. It’s a little more money to get started, but it offers the piece of mind.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/using-tesla-gen2-mobile-evse-and-nema-kit.17920/

 

[Obie]

I use this and installed a 14-30 outlet in my garage myself for around $100 in materials from Home Depot and about an hour of work.

This gets me about 16mph on a 30amp 240v circuit (max 24amp pull) which is more than enough to get me to 80-90% over night.

Splitvolt 24A NEMA 14-30 EV... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QHHHSJX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.splitvolt.com/our-mission/

 

[gordonf238]

I use this and installed a 14-30 outlet in my garage myself for around $100 in materials from Home Depot and about an hour of work.

Thank you. This is very valuable. I was actually looking at this very unit. How often do you use it, and how long have you had it for?

For me, this would be a back-up unit.

I was a little taken aback by some of the 1-star reviews, noting false TUV and UL certification and melted plugs.

https://www.amazon.com/product-revi...r&reviewerType=all_reviews#reviews-filter-bar

Curious about what your experience has been.

Anything is better than 115V charging!

 

[Obie]

I’ve had it for a month and use it nightly to charge. I’m usually around 50% and it gets me to 90% each night no problem.

I read some of those reviews and while some bogus (person who doesn’t understand amp ratings on outlets) others make it seem like they had some QA/QC issues. I have 2 of the cheap Chinese chargers and they both do their job well.

The Tesla charger setup might be the best option for you if you want that extra piece of mind.

 

[Socalsp3]

i have splitvolt for 6 mos. ive used a handful of times but no issues. its has a year warranty and a US customer support. better than other chinese products

 

[gordonf238]

Thanks guys. After some contemplating I’ve ended up going with a new Tesla mobile charger ($200) + a Tesla->J1772 adapter. I’ll report back on how it charges my Mach E. Appreciate everyone’s input here. Really good info all around.

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