I’ve been using the Lectron Level 1 J1772 Charger (WiFi Version) for a little over a month with my IONIQ 5, and I can confidently say this is a solid upgrade over a standard 12-amp Level 1 charger. What I Like 1. Very Easy Setup & App Integration Setup was simple plug in, connect to WiFi, and that’s it. The app is actually useful (not just a gimmick). It: • Notifies you when charging starts • Alerts you if charging stops for any reason • Tracks daily, monthly, and yearly usage • Lets you schedule charging times directly Being able to monitor usage over time is something I didn’t realize I’d appreciate this much. 2. Noticeably Faster Than 12 Amp Chargers This unit goes up to 15 amps. My original charger was limited to 12 amps. On paper, that’s roughly 1.7 kW vs about 1.2 kW. Doesn’t sound huge but in real use, it absolutely adds up. Charging from 20% to 80%: • Old charger: ~40 hours • This one: ~30 hours That’s about 10 hours faster, which is a big difference. Even in winter (when charging naturally takes longer), the time savings are still there. 3. Perfect for Short Commutes I drive around 30-35 miles per day. Plugging in for 10–12 hours overnight gives me roughly 40 miles of range back. For someone who doesn’t need Level 2 at home, this works great. Just remember: this is still Level 1 charging. It’s not fast charging but within the Level 1 category, this performs very well. 4. Build Quality • Cable feels thicker and more durable than my OEM charger • Materials feel solid • Stays cool during long charging sessions (never even warm for me) • Has never stopped charging unexpectedly Reliability so far has been excellent. Minor Things to Consider • Cable is 16 ft, which is good but I personally would’ve preferred 20 ft for a little more flexibility. That’s really my only complaint. Bottom Line If you want: • A smarter Level 1 charger compatible with any J1772 vehicle • Faster charging than a basic 12-amp unit • App monitoring and scheduling • Solid build quality • Good value for the price This is a great option. I’m very happy with it so far and would definitely recommend it for anyone with a short daily commute who wants a better Level 1 solution without installing Level 2. Read more
Working well so far! I’ve had it one month and top off my Niro EV every 2-3 days. Bought this model for the Wi-Fi capability so I can keep track of usage. Once I set my phone hotspot as the Wi-Fi network on the app, I haven’t had to re-select the network. The charger needs to be plugged in to use the app. The Lectron app is so-so. It only keeps a written record for a few days. You can go to “record” then select “usage” and select the graph points to see charge totals for each day. It also allows you to adjust the input voltage. I live in an old house and plug into a dedicated exterior 15A outlet. I set the charger to 12A output so there’s no problems. App reads 1.38Amp hours while charging. 8 hours equals about 11.5 Amp hours. My car gets 4 miles per Ah this time of year, so 46 miles range per 8 hour charge. [The non-Wi-Fi model does not have the capability of charging at a lower amperage or setting schedules, but you can adjust charging input on most cars through their settings.] You can also set up charging schedules on the Wi-Fi model which is handy for charging overnight or charging when your electric rates are lower. Lectron has a nice product here. Grade: Solid A Read more
Just what I was looking for in a level 1 charger for my home. Love the app. No issues. The cord is long and sturdy. It works well with my garage. Can’t wait to get the level 2 charger from Lectron. The functions in the app are user friendly. Read more
Works as expected. Wifi interface is intuitive. Would have liked a longer cord but so it goes... Read more
Worked well when I needed in a pinch!! Definitely NOT fast, and I didn't expect it to be. I have a 50 amp for faster charging but when staying g at my Dad's, i didn't have that luxury. This was a great product that fit my needs and worked well. The phone app was well supported, and worked consistently. Now..... if I had only kept my EV. Time to sell it on Facebook. Read more
Bought my first electric vehicle (Mach E). Did a little research, learned that Lectron makes chargers for Ford so purchased this one as I think it's basically the Ford Charger. Extremely easy to use and so far is working as expected. The app was easy to navigate and was able to change the charge current to accommodate my homes power supply. Read more
This is an ev charger for home use. Works on standard house plug for overnight full charge. Well designed with lengthy cord, and standard 1772 connector. Quite reasonably priced. Quick shopment. Read more
This charger does exactly what I need it to do. While the charge time will never equate to a level 2 charger, it is perfect for those that just need to top off overnight for a daily commute. The included graphs on the app are a great touch. Works perfectly with my 2023 Solterra. Read more
