Though I haven't ordered my Jeep yet, I think it's time to figure out which Level 2 charger I want to buy. As I understand it, the most important criteria is amperage, and Jeep's 4xe benefits from having a 32 amp charger. (Lower amp chargers will work, but take longer; higher amp chargers won't charge any faster, but generally cost more, so unless you're planning on using your charger for a different car that can benefit from the higher amperage, you're probably wasting money.)
When I first started researching, Jeep was selling a charger that looked like this:
...which I determined was a rebranded ClipperCreek charger:
store.clippercreek.com
...but the one they're selling now looks like this:
...which is a Jeep-branded Enel X JuiceBox:
evcharging.enelx.com
The JuiceBox is on the higher end of the tech spectrum, with WiFi, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home, allowing you to schedule charging, check status, set notifications and reminders, and so on. The ClipperCreek has none of that. The Jeep itself lets you do basic scheduling, and has charging status indicators that are visible from outside the car, so you don't really need the extra tech... but the price difference is only about $30, so the JuiceBox version seems like a much better choice... if you're happy to spend just under $600.
However, for a bit above $200, you can get a charger that's basically just a dumb cable, like this:
BESENERGY Level 2 EV Charger 32 Amp NEMA 14-50 Upgraded 7.68KW Portable EV Charging Cable,220V-240V Electric Vehicle Charger Compatible with All J1772 EV Cars
It has no cable management, but you can but a really nice garden hose organizer for $400!
Does anybody have experience with any of these, or any others?
When I first started researching, Jeep was selling a charger that looked like this:
...which I determined was a rebranded ClipperCreek charger:
Store Products | Enphase
...but the one they're selling now looks like this:
...which is a Jeep-branded Enel X JuiceBox:
Next Gen JuiceBox 32 Amp Car Charger | Enel X
The NEW JuiceBox 32 WiFi-connected electric car charger is the smartest, most convenient 32-amp charging station on the market. Shop today!
The JuiceBox is on the higher end of the tech spectrum, with WiFi, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home, allowing you to schedule charging, check status, set notifications and reminders, and so on. The ClipperCreek has none of that. The Jeep itself lets you do basic scheduling, and has charging status indicators that are visible from outside the car, so you don't really need the extra tech... but the price difference is only about $30, so the JuiceBox version seems like a much better choice... if you're happy to spend just under $600.
However, for a bit above $200, you can get a charger that's basically just a dumb cable, like this:
BESENERGY Level 2 EV Charger 32 Amp NEMA 14-50 Upgraded 7.68KW Portable EV Charging Cable,220V-240V Electric Vehicle Charger Compatible with All J1772 EV Cars
It has no cable management, but you can but a really nice garden hose organizer for $400!
Does anybody have experience with any of these, or any others?
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