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Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A) vs Splitvolt 40A NEMA 14-50

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A) comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.8 vs 4.0). The gap is mostly about Drivers who want one charger that works as a permanent home unit and a travel charger, and who value rugged build and smart scheduling over a low price. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A)
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Level 2 Portable EV Chargers
Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A)
$899as of Jun 7

The Grizzl-E Mini Connect is the standout portable Level 2 charger, earning the highest score State of Charge had ever awarded (5.0 stars) and a perfect 5/5 from EVChargingStations. It pairs a crush-tested NEMA 4X aluminum body with Wi-Fi scheduling, adjustable 7-40A output and a carry case full of plug adapters. The lack of a display and its higher price are the only real knocks.

Strengths
  • — Earned the highest score State of Charge had ever given a charger (5.0 stars / 104 points)
  • — Rugged NEMA 4X cast-aluminum enclosure that survived cold, heat, water-intrusion and a crush test
  • — Wi-Fi connected with the Grizzl-E Connect app for scheduling and energy monitoring
Watch-outs
  • — No display screen for at-a-glance charging data
  • — J1772 connector lacks the rubberized grip of pricier units
  • — Not yet Energy Star certified
$899 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →
Splitvolt 40A NEMA 14-50
Ranked #4 in Best Level 2 Portable EV Chargers
Splitvolt 40A NEMA 14-50
$255.54as of Jun 7

The Splitvolt 40A is the lightweight, low-cost, no-frills option, weighing just 7.7 lbs with a travel bag and charging at the full 9.6 kW. EV Adept scored it 5.9/10 and Industrial-Reviews praised it as a safe, easy-to-use, energy-efficient charger that simply lacks features. It's the pick for travel and tight budgets, not for smart-home charging.

Strengths
  • — Very portable at about 7.7 lbs and ships with a travel bag
  • — Full 40A / 9.6 kW NEC-safe charging with no installation required
  • — IP55-rated, cETLus-certified weather-resistant enclosure
Watch-outs
  • — No Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, app or scheduling of any kind
  • — Shortest cord in the base version at about 16 feet
  • — Some owners report the charger shutting down after a power outage
$255.54 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →

How they stack up

Grizzl-E Mini Connect (40A)

The most rugged and feature-complete pick, with Wi-Fi and adjustable output the bare-bones Splitvolt lacks; it costs more than the MUSTART, Lectron and Splitvolt units but it is the only one here that is both crush-tested and app-connected.

Splitvolt 40A NEMA 14-50

The lightest and usually cheapest option, ideal for travel, but the most basic: unlike the Grizzl-E Mini Connect and Lectron it has no app or scheduling, and its base cord is shorter than the 25-foot MUSTART and Grizzl-E cables.

Specs side-by-side

SpecGrizzl-E Mini Connect (40A)Splitvolt 40A NEMA 14-50
Max Output40A / 9.6 kW40A / 9.6 kW
Adjustable Amperage7-40A—
Cable Length25 ft16 ft (26 ft optional)
PlugNEMA 14-50 (4 adapters incl.)NEMA 14-50
EnclosureNEMA 4X cast aluminumIP55, cETLus certified
ConnectivityWi-Fi (Grizzl-E Connect app)None
ConnectorJ1772J1772
CertificationUL Certified—
Weight—7.7 lbs
Warranty—1-year
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