The “Standard” Car Charger Is Usually Overkill—But Your Electrician Might Not Know That

The “Standard” Car Charger Is Usually Overkill—But Your Electrician Might Not Know That

July 7, 2025

YouTube channel Technology Connections explains how many EV owners can get by with a simpler, less powerful EVSE, which can save you money on chargers and installations—featuring an installation and DIP switch setting of the Grizzl-E Classic.

Technology Connections installs a Grizzl-E Classic and sets the DIP switches to 24A for his 30A circuit. He explains that since most EV charging occurs overnight, this can fully recharge a car by morning, helping you avoid expensive installation costs and electrical panel upgrades.

Watch the full video to see how simple and inexpensive installing a Grizzl-E can be: The “standard” car charger is usually overkill—but your electrician might not know that

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