A cheap 40 A portable charger that adds WiFi scheduling, for budget buyers who want to set off-peak charging from a phone.
Amazon $209.99
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.
- 40 A (9.6 kW)Power
- J1772 or Tesla (NACS)Plug
- Plug-in (NEMA 14-50), portableInstall
- 16 ftCable
- NoneSmart
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Plugs into an RV-style NEMA 14-50 outlet with no electrician visit
- Light enough to keep in the trunk for trips
- Same unit comes with a Tesla (NACS) or J1772 plug
- ENERGY STAR certified, which some utility rebates require
- 16 ft cable may not reach a car parked nose-out or across a two-car garage
- Fixed at 40 A, so it cannot be turned down for a 30 A or 40 A circuit
- No timer or app in this version to start charging at off-peak rates
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | LECHG14-50-40ABLKUS / LECHG14-50-40ATSLBLKUS |
|---|---|
| Charging | |
| Maximum power | 40 A (9.6 kW) |
| Adjustable current | No |
| Vehicle plug | J1772 or Tesla (NACS) |
| Cable length | 16 ft |
| Installation | Plug-in (NEMA 14-50), portable |
| Smart features | |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| App | No |
| Off-peak scheduling | No |
| Load sharing | No |
| OCPP (third-party networks) | No |
| Safety and build | |
| Safety listing | UL 2594 (ETL) |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Weather rating | IP65 |
| Lowest operating temperature | -22 °F |
| Dimensions | 16.5 x 13 x 5 in |
| Weight | 9.9 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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