Schneider Electric EVlink 30 Amp Level 2

[Epi117]

Home depot has it for $699.99 best buy has it for $799.99 but will pricematch and give me 18 months zero interest? I understand car wings will not work with this unit? Is it important to have car wings?

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Schneider Electric EVlink 30 Amp Level 2 Indoor Electric Vehicle Charging Station 1st Generation - Traditional Model

Bestbuy price without pricematch

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Any advice is appreciated.

 

[smkettner]

My Schneider has been flawless for 18 months. CW just controls the car not the charge connector.

 

[keydiver]

I understand car wings will not work with this unit? Is it important to have car wings?

Huh? The charging station has nothing to do with Carwings. Or, am I missing something here??? :?
BTW, I have the Schneider unit, and my Carwings works just fine.

 

[Viktor]

Run out of juice today - barely made it home and trickle charge will not give me enough charge before I leave for work tomorrow. Time to move on to Level 2. EVSE probably wouldn't be my choice - its' half the price of the charging station like Schneider and I will have to go through the hoops to return it by the end of the lease.
It's my understanding that Schneider second generation station is the best option out there?

 

[LTLFTcomposite]

I don't think you can go too wrong with the Evlink at $699. Ours has been trouble free. I'm not a EE but have talked to some who say there are aspects where Schneider went above and beyond (something about the extra fuses) and a few like Ingineer who say there have been some problems, but reports are that they stand behind the thing. The box is a bit flimsy, but the cord is heavy duty. IMO the cord will be subjected to more wear and hazards over time than the box on the wall.

 

[Epi117]

Thanks for advice

 

[Shaka]

We have the unit listed in the title of this message and absolutely LOVE it. We use it 1-2x per day with no issues. Sturdy cable, very nice and pleased with the unit. We paid $799 + shipping for our unit... and never looked back. GO FOR IT!