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Lectron V-BOX Pro vs Grizzl-E Classic

Two J1772 chargers that both plug into a 14-50. One adds 8 amps when hardwired and a full app; the other has no app, a longer cable and a tougher case.

By Sawyer V. · Published September 10, 2026

A woman lifting a charging connector from a wood-paneled wall charger beside a blue car
Illustrative photo, not either of the units compared.

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On a NEMA 14-50 these two charge at exactly the same 40 A. The V-BOX Pro's extra 8 amps only arrive if you hardwire it on a 60 A circuit, so the real decision is about the app, the cable and the enclosure.

Side by side

Published specifications
Lectron V-BOX ProGrizzl-E Classic
Maximum output48 A hardwired; 40 A plug-in40 A
Settings16, 32, 40 or 48 A16, 24, 32 or 40 A
ConnectorSAE J1772SAE J1772
Cable16 ft24 ft on the Extreme Edition
InstallationNEMA 14-50 or hardwiredNEMA 14-50 (also sold with 6-50)
EnclosureIP65Cast aluminum, NEMA 4 / IP67
AppWi-Fi or BluetoothNone, by design
CertificationUL 2594 and ETL compliant (per Lectron)UL certified
WarrantyNot stated on the page we read3 years
From each maker's published pages, listed at the foot of this page.

The differences that matter

  • App. The V-BOX Pro schedules and caps charging from your phone; the Grizzl-E has no app, no account and nothing to update. Chargers without an app.
  • Cable. 16 ft against 24 ft. Measure your run. Cable length guide.
  • Case. IP65 against a cast-aluminum NEMA 4 / IP67 box. Outdoor chargers.
  • Hardwiring. Only the V-BOX Pro offers a hardwired 48 A option.

The two, at a glance

Ranked for a first home charger. Every row jumps to the full write-up below.

#ProductBest forMax outputPrice
1Lectron V-BOX Pro Level 2 charger (J1772)App control, plug-in or hardwired. J1772, 16 ft cable.App control, plug-in or hardwired48 A11.5 kWCheck price on Amazon#ad how we are funded
2Grizzl-E ClassicHarsh weather and no app. J1772, 24 ft cable.Harsh weather and no app40 A9.6 kWCheck price on Amazon#ad how we are funded

Both chargers in full

Full specifications and the case against each.

1. App control, plug-in or hardwired

Lectron V-BOX Pro Level 2 charger (J1772)

Lectron · J1772 · 48 A / 11.5 kW · 16 ft cable

A 48-amp J1772 wall unit with app control over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth: 40 A on a NEMA 14-50 or 48 A hardwired, a 16 ft cable and an IP65 enclosure. Lectron describes it as UL 2594 and ETL compliant and ENERGY STAR and FCC certified.

What is good

  • Plug-in at 40 A or hardwired at 48 A, from the same unit
  • App control over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, with kilowatt caps and schedules
  • IP65 enclosure for indoor or outdoor mounting
  • J-hook included for the cable

What is not

  • 16 ft cable, shorter than most wall units on this site
  • Lectron's wording is 'UL 2594 and ETL compliant' -- check the listing mark on the unit
  • Warranty term not stated on the product page we read
Published specifications for the Lectron V-BOX Pro Level 2 charger (J1772)
Maximum output48 A / 240 V / 11.52 kW
Current settings16, 32, 40 or 48 A
Plug-inNEMA 14-50, 40 A maximum
Hardwired48 A maximum
ConnectorSAE J1772
Cable16 ft
EnclosureIP65; coupler IP54
AppWi-Fi or Bluetooth: schedules, live progress, kilowatt caps
StatusV-shaped LED
IncludedJ-hook for the cable
CertificationUL 2594 and ETL compliant; ENERGY STAR and FCC certified, per Lectron

Skip this if: Skip it if your charge port is more than about 16 ft from the wall -- the cable is short -- or if you would rather have no app at all.

Specifications above are the manufacturer’s published figures. Source: 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 output40 A / 9.6 kW at 240 V
Adjustable16, 24, 32 or 40 A
ConnectorSAE J1772
Cable24 ft on the Extreme Edition
EnclosureCast aluminum, NEMA 4 / IP67
CertificationUL certified
Warranty3 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.

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The verdict

Lectron V-BOX Pro for app control, or for a unit you may hardwire at 48 A later. Grizzl-E Classic for a longer cable, a tougher case and a charger with no software at all.

FAQ

Questions people actually ask

Is the Lectron V-BOX Pro or Grizzl-E Classic better?
The V-BOX Pro for an app and a hardwired 48 A option; the Grizzl-E Classic for a 24 ft cable, a cast-aluminum IP67 case and no app. On a 14-50 both charge at 40 A.
Which has the longer cable?
The Grizzl-E Classic Extreme Edition, at 24 ft against the V-BOX Pro's 16 ft.
Are both charged at the same speed on a 14-50?
Yes. A 14-50 sits on a 50 A circuit, so both run at up to 40 A, or 9.6 kW.

Sources

Where these numbers come from

  1. Lectron Home Level 2 J1772 V-BOX Pro EV Charging Station, Wi-Fi app version, 240 V, 48 A — LectronOutput and settings, 40 A plug-in and 48 A hardwired, J1772, 16 ft cable, IP65 and IP54 ratings, app features, LED, J-hook and certification wording. Read 2026-09-10.
  2. Grizzl-E Classic — United Chargers
  3. NEC Article 625: EV charging equipment — WireRefContinuous-load rule behind every circuit figure on this page.

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