Lectron Nexus 48A
#7 in 48 A and upFull review
A plain, well certified 48 A wall charger for owners who want fast charging with no app to manage. Pick the NACS version for a Tesla or a newer NACS car.
Amazon $449.99 Lectron $419.99$419.99
The Lectron Nexus 48A rates 4.2 among 48 A and up level 2 EV chargers; the Lectron Portable 40A Level 2 rates 4.0 among up to 40 A ones. The Lectron Portable 40A Level 2 costs $170 less ($249.99 vs $419.99).
Lectron Portable 40A Level 2
#11 in Up to 40 AFull review
A simple, ENERGY STAR certified 40 A travel charger for anyone with a NEMA 14-50 outlet. Pick it if the car parks close to the outlet and you do not need an app.
Amazon $269.99 Lectron $249.99$249.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (48 A and up and up to 40 A), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Lectron Nexus 48A | Lectron Portable 40A Level 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 96 $419.99 | 100 $249.99 |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 listed: UL 2594, UL 2231, UL 2251 (ETL) | 100 listed: UL 2594 (ETL) |
| Smart features 15% | 0 no app or scheduling | 0 no app or scheduling |
| ENERGY STAR 10% | 100 ENERGY STAR certified | 100 ENERGY STAR certified |
| Weather rating 10% | 100 IP66: rain, hose spray and dust | 100 IP65: rain, hose spray and dust |
| Cable 10% | 85 23 ft cable | 31 16 ft cable |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lectron Nexus 48A | Lectron Portable 40A Level 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Maximum power | 48 A (11.5 kW) | 40 A (9.6 kW) |
| Adjustable current | - | No |
| Vehicle plug | J1772 or Tesla (NACS) | J1772 or Tesla (NACS) |
| Cable length | 23 ft | 16 ft |
| Installation | Hardwired | Plug-in (NEMA 14-50), portable |
| Smart features | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| App | No | No |
| Off-peak scheduling | - | No |
| Load sharing | - | No |
| OCPP (third-party networks) | - | No |
| Safety and build | ||
| Safety listing | UL 2594, UL 2231, UL 2251 (ETL) | UL 2594 (ETL) |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Weather rating | IP66 | IP65 |
| Lowest operating temperature | - | -22 °F |
| Dimensions | - | 16.5 x 13 x 5 in |
| Weight | - | 9.9 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2026-04 | 2023-06 |