Cheap, reliable EVSE

[kltye]

A bit off-topic here, but this is the only place I know to ask. I'm located in the US, and my dad is in Malaysia. He just bought a BMW iX3, and is looking for a nice level 2 charger. He's been quoted around 370 quid for a hard-wired installation and EVSE itself, and he doesn't think it's worth the cost. (I'm thinking that's crazy cheap, but I guess currency conversion does crazy things)

He's currently using a 12 amp EVSE that overheats really easily, and it falls down to 6A to go into protection mode. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good portable EVSE that plugs into a wall outlet, and doesn't overheat in tropical temperatures. I'm planning on ordering it on Amazon somehow, and delivering it to him. Thanks!

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[Mach-Lee]

Malaysia uses UK plugs right? You're not going to find much in the USA that works because of that. It wouldn't be imported here.

 

[AKgrampy]

Just a question - what is the voltage he will be plugging into and the frequency over there?

 

[Mach-Lee]

Just a question - what is the voltage he will be plugging into and the frequency over there?

240V 50Hz so not compatible with US spec equipment.

 

[AKgrampy]

240V 50Hz so not compatible with US spec equipment.

That is what I thought and just wanted to get that out there.

 

[kltye]

RE: voltage and plug -yes, I know it’s different hence asking in the UK forum . I was planning on using Amazon global shipping or Amazon.co.uk to send it over.

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