Backup Level 1 Charger

[P85_DA]

I found this great deal on eBay for a backup level 1 charger...I know the UMC can do this but there are times when I do t like leaving my UMC out... for the price I don't care if someone steals this ...check it out this guy has several more available
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231539285454

 

[islandbayy]

for the price of a bare bones UMC ($450), and then just purchase the adapters you want, such as a 120 15a, 120 20a, or 14-50, I find the above not worth it. 66hrs for a recharge on 120v from dead.

 

[P85_DA]

UMC is 650 ...I had one stolen before plugged into a 120 ...

 

[islandbayy]

UMC is 650 ...I had one stolen before plugged into a 120 ...

Barebones UMC with no adapters is $400-450 right from a service center. Then, you can customize what you would like. I went that route. So if one failed, I had something that could allow my vehicle to be charged normally, instead of a dead slow pace. I suppose, for compatability with all EV's, the one you posted, would be more ideal. For a Model S/Tesla, 120v is just too slow accept when knowingly parked for long long periods of time, or just enough to get you a few miles to a level 2 or supercharger.

 

[davewill]

I found this great deal on eBay for a backup level 1 charger...I know the UMC can do this but there are times when I do t like leaving my UMC out... for the price I don't care if someone steals this ...check it out this guy has several more available
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231539285454

Ingineer, the guy who upgrades the Nissan EVSEs had a very low opinion of Lear units:

My Nissan Leaf Forum View topic - A Cheaper, alternative L1 for your Leaf.
We will never be upgrading these Lear-manufactured units. They are functionally the same as the Legrand units, although they look different externally. They are terrible! It's easy to see why they are cheap!

On the second version, They have indeed upgraded the input cord and plug, as these were melting and burning. They still skimp on the design, with a low-cost insufficient housing (for a portable unit) and it is not sealed to keep water out. They still use a 16 awg charge cable for 12 amps which I don't consider adequate, and the unit is not UL listed. Testing reveals the unit loses over 40 watts while charging. If you pay for electricity what many do here in the bay area, you are looking at paying an extra dollar for every 5 charges! Over the life of the EVSE that could easily pay for a better unit and you have no safety risk!

If you drop it on pavement, expect it to break open. Don't even think of a drive-over! (which the Nissan/Panasonic unit will survive)

I'd recommend these be avoided except for emergency use, and if you must, be sure to FULLY uncoil the cord and lay it out flat.

Definitely NOT superior to almost any other EVSE on the market!

-Phil

This one seems to be at least a little better. Has an ETL mark on the back, and the main cord seems to be 14awg instead of 16awg. No way I'd pick this for any kind of regular use, though.

 

[Chris TX]

Lear is terrible. This is the non-OEM version of the pre-2013 Chevy Volt EVSE. Stay away from it.

 

[Electric700]

for the price of a bare bones UMC ($450), and then just purchase the adapters you want, such as a 120 15a, 120 20a, or 14-50, I find the above not worth it. 66hrs for a recharge on 120v from dead.

+1. For example, the Sun Country Highway cUL and UL-listed 15 A/120 V charger is $599, so is not a great deal compared to the Tesla UMC. Here's the Sun Country Highway product link: Electric Vehicle (EV) Products and Services | Sun Country Highway

 

[TexasEV]

+1. For example, the Sun Country Highway cUL and UL-listed 15 A/120 V charger is $599, so is not a great deal compared to the Tesla UMC. Here's the Sun Country Highway product link: Electric Vehicle (EV) Products and Services | Sun Country Highway

The Sun Country Highway EVSEs are rebranded Clipper Creeks.

 

[Chris TX]

I'd get a Turbocord that can do L1 and L2 as a backup. It can do 12A on L1 and 3.6kW on L2 and it's very portable. They're normally $599, but I found them here for 569: AeroVironment TurboCord Level 2/Level 1 Combo National Car Charging