Lectron NEXUS vs Grizzl-E Classic

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Most of the charger market has decided you want an app. These two have not. The Grizzl-E Classic has been the no-software choice for years; the Lectron NEXUS is the newer one, and it is the only no-app unit here that reaches the 48-amp tier.

Side by side

The 8 amps, and what they cost

Hardwired at 48 A, the NEXUS delivers about 11.5 kW against the Grizzl-E's 9.6 kW -- roughly six or seven more miles of range an hour. Getting them means a 60 A circuit and an electrician, because the 48 A version is hardwired.

Cases: IP66 against cast aluminum

The Grizzl-E's cast-aluminum NEMA 4 / IP67 body is the more rugged object -- IP67 covers temporary immersion, which is more than a wall charger should ever meet. The NEXUS uses an IP66 automotive-grade housing, which covers powerful water jets. Both are fit for an exposed wall. Outdoor chargers has the whole field.

What you give up with no app

• Scheduled charging -- set it in the car instead. Nearly every EV can start charging at a chosen hour.
• Energy statistics -- a whole-home monitor does this better anyway.
• Firmware updates -- which is the point. Neither charger can be changed or broken from a server.

Which one to buy

The two units

No apps, no accounts. The NEXUS adds 8 amps if you hardwire it.

1. A long cable, no app

L48A

Lectron NEXUS Level 2 charger

Lectron · J1772 · 48 A / 11.5 kW · 23 ft cable

Lectron's wall charger: 48 A hardwired or 40 A on a NEMA 14-50, with a 23 ft cable, an IP66 housing and ETL listing to UL 2594, UL 2231 and UL 2251. Sold with a J1772 or NACS connector -- and with no app at all.

What is good

• +23 ft of cable, among the longest on this site
• +48 A hardwired, or 40 A from an existing NEMA 14-50
• +ETL listed to UL 2594, UL 2231 and UL 2251 -- a listing, not a claim of compliance
• +Wall mount, J-hook and plug holder included

What is not

• −No app, Wi-Fi or scheduling on Lectron's NEXUS pages
• −The 48 A version is hardwired only, so it needs an electrician and a 60 A circuit
• −Lectron does not publish an operating temperature range for it

Published specifications for the Lectron NEXUS Level 2 charger

Maximum output	48 A / 240 V / 11.5 kW, hardwired
Plug-in version	40 A / 240 V / 9.6 kW on a NEMA 14-50
Connector	SAE J1772, or NACS (SAE J3400), chosen at purchase
Cable	23 ft
Cable thickness	15.0 mm (J1772) or 16.0 mm (NACS), per Lectron
Enclosure	IP66 automotive-grade housing; UL 94 V-0 flame-retardant, per the NACS page
Protections	Overheating, overcurrent, voltage faults and ground faults
In the box	Wall mount, J-hook and plug holder
Certification	UL 2594, UL 2231, UL 2251 (ETL listed); Energy Star; FCC
Warranty	3 years

Skip this if: Skip it if you want scheduling or energy tracking on your phone. Lectron's NEXUS pages list no app, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Specifications above are the manufacturer’s published figures. Source: Lectron, Lectron, Lectron. We have not tested this unit — see how we pick.

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2. Harsh weather and no app

Grizzl-E Classic

United Chargers · J1772 · 40 A / 9.6 kW · 24 ft cable

A cast-aluminum box with no app, no account and no firmware to update. If you want a charger that behaves like an appliance, this is the one.

What is good

• +Cast aluminum NEMA 4 / IP67 enclosure, built for outdoor mounting
• +No app, no account, no network dependency
• +Amperage is set with physical switches, not software
• +Protections for over-current, over-voltage, ground fault and over-temperature

What is not

• −40 A ceiling, slower than the 48 A units if your panel can take more
• −No scheduling, so off-peak charging has to be set in the car
• −The cold-flexible 24 ft cable is only on the Extreme Edition

Published specifications for the Grizzl-E Classic

Maximum output	40 A / 9.6 kW at 240 V
Adjustable	16, 24, 32 or 40 A
Connector	SAE J1772
Cable	24 ft on the Extreme Edition
Enclosure	Cast aluminum, NEMA 4 / IP67
Certification	UL certified
Warranty	3 years

Skip this if: Skip it if you want scheduled charging or energy tracking in an app. The Classic deliberately has neither.

Specifications above are the manufacturer’s published figures. Source: United Chargers, InsideEVs. We have not tested this unit — see how we pick.

$399.00 · View on Amazon#ad how we are funded · price as of September 24, 2026