evse recommendations?

Yeah the smart chargers can limit charging to a schedule you set via their APP or web interface. But the Mini App is more convenient. And if you happen to have a friend over that needs a top off, there is nothing to do besides plug it in.

 

I have a classic (dumb) Grizzl-E and use the MINI app to control charging during off-peak hours; it works really well. You set the charge window start and stop times, and then specify what time you want the SE charging to finish. In my particular case I have the charge window to be 21:00-08:59 and have my charging set to be done at 03:30 so it's definitely ready to go when I leave in the morning. The SE does a really good job of back-figuring the start time to charge, and it's always fully charged on or before the set time.

 

Do you ever wish the Grizzl had data? an app? or even a screen?

I debating between that one and the juice box
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZL41687/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3RM0KG48LQ5IK&psc=1

 

The Grizzl-e Smart is getting an app soon (according to one of their employees I talked to), if that helps. It is supposed to work with any OCPP 1.6 app but I haven't found any that exist/will.

 

While waiting for my SE I gave a lot of thought about a smart EVSE. I ultimately decided the functionality (and added complexity) didn't justify the higher cost, and the Grizzl-E is a perfect "it just works" EVSE that also has cold-weather features that were important to me. I may get a smart Grizzl-E at some point when the features are there, because I like the idea of collecting charging data. Although my EVSE is on its own meter so I know exactly how much energy I use per month.

 

When I was shopping awhile ago, the Grizzl-E was out of stock, but the Smart Grizzle-E was available for like $40 more. The smart web portal provides quite a bit of info, dunno how much more an app will bring beside production values.

 

I didn't know they had a smart one I'll buy that.
https://grizzl-e.com/product/usa/smart/grizzl-e-smart/

 

Thanks to all who have contributed this thread, as I'm trying to figure out my home charging situation while I wait for my SE to come into existence.

One thing not mentioned (or perhaps I missed) is the estimated cost of the electrician to do the installation. My ideal charging location is indoors, very near my meter, and only a couple of feet away from the car. The building is new construction so hopefully no weird wiring surprises. What should I expect to pay an electrician? I'm in San Francisco.

I received a quote from one electrician for $3500, excluding the charger itself. I'm willing to pay for good work that won't cause my house to explode, but that seems like... a lot?

 

That’s insane. I paid $100 plus materials. Installed in garage about 1’ from breaker box

 

That is insanely high, even for a more expensive cost of living area like San Francisco. My opinion is $650 to $1,000 without EVSE. I would get multiple quotes. Also, in case you don’t know, you can get back 30% of the electrician and EVSE cost on fed taxes next year, capped at $1,000. IRS form 8911.

 

I started a separate thread for that if you want to add your quote to that. Your quote is the highest by far.

https://www.insideevsforum.com/community/index.php?threads/electrician-cost-to-add-level-2-240v-outlet.11180/

 

What's the web portal? The acharger.ca thing?

 

Grizzl-E set up free access at acharger.ca which is a OCPP server where you can add your charging station and gather info. The smart is also compatible with third party OCPP 1.6 compliant central systems or applications.

 

I purchased a Grizzle E charger and had it installed today. When I connect it to the car I only get the flashing blue lights and it never starts charging. Any ideas?

 

I think earlier in the thread someone mentioned a firmware update. Is your SE fully charged at the moment? Usually that means the vehicle is detected but is not asking for power. If its alternating blue and light blue it means its ready, hard to tell them apart sometime.

 

I'm at 53% I also tried flipping the dip switches to 32amps

 

Look for whosehouse posts earlier. Sounds like something similar and he needed a firmware update.

 

This is exactly what I had happen (but with the Smart version). I did every possible step to try and fix it. Ultimately, they did a server side update (I think) which made it work. If you want the tech guy's email, DM me (or this website's version of that).

 

At least on the "dumb" Grizzl-e, there is no light blue:



When my car is plugged and not requesting power (either because it's charged or because of the set schedule) the light is solid green

 

What does your MINI's charging status show?