I’m looking for an EVSE that I can configure and operate without an app - more importantly, that I can limit current without an app. The Grizzl-E Classic would be great - if only it sported a NACS connector. I don’t want to use an adapter for my daily charging, and I will use an existing 30A circuit to power the charger, so I need to set the charger to limit input to 24A.

So far I’m only finding “smart” EVSEs. I don’t want anyone having a chance to misconfigure the charger after initial setup, so the dip switches approach of the Grizzl-E is ideal.

So, any recommendations?

Edit: Found one! It can be turned into a dumb EVSE with a dip switch toggle. It can also be set for current limiting with dip switches. Had to dig through the manual for that (and all the others I tried, really). If I do change my mind later, I can enable the “smart” functions. I don’t think I’ll need them though - my car has all that and then some.

      • DrinkMonkey@lemmy.ca
        3·
        2 days ago

        It uses a web interface to provision it and set the amperage and some other things (specific vehicle, Tesla only, any vehicle), but from there on out, no daily interaction required and no app.

    • acockworkorange@mander.xyzOPEnglish
      1·
      2 days ago

      I don’t think the adapter will fail electrically, but I am concerned about the repeated mechanical stress. Plus NACS is more future proof, and not as bulky.

  • Nednarb44@lemmy.world
    2·
    2 days ago

    I don’t know if it fits all the bills, but I would check out openEVSE. I believe its open source hardware and it has a webapp to control some things. I haven’t dug too far into it, but in looking to get a second evse and lean towards that one