AC Lite Home 50A 12kW EV Charger

Seemed full-featured at relatively low price, but several shortcomings

I selected this from the short list of chargers supported by my utility's rebate program. I liked the RFID locking feature, wired Ethernet, and that the Android app seemed to be well reviewed and full of useful features. Now that I've installed it and had a week of use, I regret my choice. The good: Rear cable entry option. Long, supple cord. Top of charger acts as convenient cable hanger. DIP switch allows for use on smaller circuits (30A in my case). Works with utility rebate program, allowing them to interrupt charging during peak grid demand. The bad: RFID functions and indeed all control of charging via Autel app (to lock out unauthorized use, for example) is disabled when linking the charger to the utility's rebate program via the third-party service they use, resullting in charger being open and available for ANYONE to use. Android app only connects over Bluetooth, not LAN (via wired Ethernet to charger, and Wi-Fi on phone). Once out of Bluetooth range, the app disconnects. Autel support has not been able to offer solutions to the above.

Fast, Reliable, and Super Easy to Setup

I’m really impressed with the Autel AC Lite. I’m getting a consistent 11-12kW charge, which is nearly 9x faster than my old Level 1 setup. The installation was straightforward, and the app is very intuitive—I love being able to schedule my charging for off-peak hours to save on my electric bill. Highly recommend for any new EV owner!

Happy with my purchase

I was a bit worried about the wire getting stiff in cold weather after reading other reviews, but it came through the Northeast's near-zero temperatures just fine. I don't have another charger to compare it to, but I haven’t had any problems using it outdoors in the cold.