Ever purchase a second Ford mobile charger?

[Craigeddy111]

Just curious if anyone out there has ever purchased a second Ford mobile charger, or another mobile charger in general. I assume that most just buy a charging station for home and keep the mobile charger in the car, but I was thinking, "Maybe I should have a backup kept in the car."

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[Mach-Lee]

You can, but it lists for $483 (LJ9Z-10C830-J). Most people will just buy a cheaper charger on Amazon (~$200-$300) if they need another one.

I think you only really need to keep one EVSE in the car, under the rare circumstance it doesn't work you can just drive a few miles to the nearest charging station unless you are totally in the middle of nowhere.

 

[RickMachE]

Two mobile chargers in the car? Why?

 

[Craigeddy111]

Two mobile chargers in the car? Why?

The hope was the mobile charger was significantly different than what charging stations are costing, which based on @Mach-Lee 's comment, the pricing seems to be the same as buying a full station that mounts at home.

 

[Carsinmyblood]

My wife and I each have one. They both work well, mine charges mine and hers charges hers.

If I had only one EV I'd consider buying a second as the closest DCFC is 20 mins away and it tops out at 35kWh, (EVGo).

 

[Carsinmyblood]

You can, but it lists for $483 (HS7Z-10B706-A). Most people will just buy a cheaper charger on Amazon (~$200-$300) if they need another one.

I think you only really need to keep one EVSE in the car, under the rare circumstance it doesn't work you can just drive a few miles to the nearest charging station unless you are totally in the middle of nowhere.

...or too slow to consider using.

 

[HFn!eSwMFilFX4mxbn&!P9T&G]

I bought a second "mobile" EVSE so I could have more flexibility in setting the charging voltage. I have the Shell Recharge charger. I also gives me 40 amp charging at home

 

[Craigeddy111]

Thanks all for the comments.

My concept was the fact that I should probably have two chargers; one at home that stays in the Garage plugged in, and one on the car handy as a just in case.

Appreciate the feedback; starting to look like it's cheaper to get a charging station at home and keep the mobile charger in the car if I go that route.

 

[JamieGeek]

Two mobile chargers in the car? Why?

Why not? The more chargers the better, right?

Doesn't the backup charger need a backup charger?

Even at home?

Ok yes the center one above is the same one in the back of the car.

I guess I was an "EVSE Enthusiast" when I had my Focus Electric (I did win one in a contest, however--the JuiceBox.)

 

[Nklem]

If you buy another, do not get the Ford. There are much better options on Amazon/others and the Ford one is only, really, 28 AMPs, get a real true 32 Amp one (I have a Lefanev, Chinese one, that was $279 at the time that has worked flawlessly for nearly 3 years now) or go for a 40 Amp. Maybe you can find one with adjustable settings that will work in a lot of situations as well. I regret not buying an adjustable one.

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