What's nice is that the ChargePoint app has you look at the connected breaker during setup and adjusts its output accordingly. The "Flex" part of its name isn't just clever marketing or lip service - you can set the Flex's output for anything from 16A all the way to 50A (assuming your connected breaker box can handle it). That's why the ChargePoint Flex runs away with this category. That's good for right now, but as EVs evolve and batteries require more juice to top them off, you're going to wish you had just a smidge more power. The JuiceBox is a great charger, with a nice, if somewhat chunky design. Let's get this out of the way right up front, ChargePoint is going to win this round. Me? I prefer ChargePoint since that's the public charger that I use the most and I like seeing all my charging details in a single app. If you have an Enel X network in your area, you can earn JuicePoints just for charging at home, giving you money back to charge. This category is a draw as well, since the availability of public chargers in your area can heavily influence which at-home charging solution you use. Blame late-stage capitalism.Īnd since I live in an area with ChargePoint public chargers, it's convenient to be able to see my entire charging history, at home and on the go, in the app (like with the JuicePass app).
I know that I should be more concerned about KWh, but at the end of the day, seeing that it's cost me $6 to keep my car topped off for the month has more of a positive impact. One nice thing I like about ChargePoint is that it estimates your utility rate and gives you a total cost for your current charging session. If you've set up your ChargePoint to follow your utlity's "off hours" rates, it will delay charging until then, even if you've plugged in your vehicle. I'd prefer to know exactly how long it took to charge my vehicle. The ChargePoint app gives you an idea of how long actual charging took with a graph for each charging session, but the only time metric it records is how long your vehicle was plugged in for during active charging hours. To truly evaluate the features of each device, you have to take a closer look at their apps. I didn't have an issue with either unit and both were equally easy to use.
You unfurl the charging cable, you plug in the charger, you walk away. Just make sure you have a licensed electrician weatherproof the power source too, OK?Īt the most basic level, both the JuiceBox 40 and ChargePoint Flex perform their jobs with ease.
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If you want to install either charger outdoors, you're in luck - they're both weatherproof. Not having to install screws in and around the unit itself, like you do with the ChargePoint Flex, makes installation a surprisingly simple affair. The JuiceBox installation was also easier since the charger unit slots onto a bracket that you install on the wall. I was able to get much better placement for the JuiceBox charger since everything lined up with my existing outlet installation.
Juicebox enel x way full#
If you select the ChargePoint Flex, have the electrician install the outlet "upside down" so that you'll have the full range of the power cord at your disposal. The shorter input cord of the Flex severely limits where you can place it on the wall. The Flex, on the other hand, only has a 12-inch power cord the "maximum allowed" according to their website (t hey may want to contact Enel X and find out what standard they're following that lets them use a cord twice as long). This is essential, since the outlet certainly isn't going anywhere and most electricians will install your 14-50 outlet with the ground facing up. Juicebox's longer input cord gives you more leeway to position it better on the wall. It came mostly assembled while the ChargePoint Flex was "some assembly required" for the final fit and finish.īeing the larger unit, you'd think that Juicebox would take a back seat when it came to ease of installation. Out of the box, JuiceBox took an early lead. It's nice enough, but you have to wonder how much wasted space is in that unit when the ChargePoint Flex serves the same purpose, but requires only a fraction of the space.ĬhargePoint's compact design is the clear winner here. The cord hangout and charger holder sit below the main unit, making the entire assembly take up even more space. Despite the fact that the main body of the charging unit is about the same size as the ChargePoint Flex, the "rounded rectangle" design makes it feel bulkier. The Juicebox 40, on the other hand, is large.
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