Product Review · Level 2 EV Chargers · #10 Ranked
Lectron 40A Portable
Portable 40A plug-in charger · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 74
At $269.99 the Lectron 40A is a plug-in portable that delivers 9.6 kW from any NEMA 14-50 outlet with no wall unit to mount. Satisfaction sits at 90 and value at 84, but features fall to 50 and warranty to 66: there is no app, no scheduling and no way to dial amperage down, so the outlet has to be on a full 50A breaker, and the 16 ft cable is short next to the 25 ft standard elsewhere. Coverage runs two years, and only 149 reviews back a brand with mixed long-term reports. It misses the buy line on flexibility, not output, and suits travel duty over daily use.
What you're getting
- 40A / 9.6 kW, requires a full 50A circuit
- Fixed amperage - no app, scheduling or dial-down
- NEMA 14-50 plug, 16 ft cable, portable control box
- 14.3 lb inline unit, no wall mounting needed
- ETL certified to UL 2594, ENERGY STAR, IP65 rated
- Over-voltage, over-current and short-circuit protection
- 2-year warranty, the shortest in this group
- 16 ft cable is short next to the 25 ft standard
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 40A / 9.6 kW on a 50A circuit
- 16 ft cable, NEMA 14-50 portable plug
- ETL to UL 2594, IP65; 2-year warranty
- Price$269.99
- TierPortable 40A plug-in charger
- Category rank#10 of 10
Should you buy the Lectron 40A Portable?
The Lectron 40A Portable is a travel charger that some buyers press into daily service, and the difference matters. It plugs into a NEMA 14-50 outlet, draws a fixed 40A, and has no app, no scheduling and no way to reduce amperage for a smaller circuit. That rigidity is why it ranks #10 of 10 in our Level 2 EV Chargers list at 74, below our buy line. If you want a portable unit for the road, the AIMILER 32A is smarter and cheaper; for the garage, the EVIQO is the better 40A choice.
Where it earns its score
- Simple and fast. A full 40A / 9.6 kW with nothing to configure; plug it in and it charges.
- Owners are satisfied. Satisfaction scores 90 and Reliability 84, so the hardware does its one job well.
- Weather sealed. IP65 rated, ETL certified to UL 2594 and ENERGY STAR.
- No wall mounting. The 14.3 lb inline control box lives in a bag or on a hook.
What to know first
- Buy With Caution. A 74 falls under our 75 buy line, dragged down by Features at 50 and a two-year warranty.
- Warranty ties for the lowest factor. Two years is the shortest in the group, and Warranty and Quality both score 66.
- Fixed 40A. It must go on a full 50A circuit; there is no dial-down for a 40A or 30A outlet.
- Short cable. 16 ft versus the 25 ft standard, which limits where the outlet can be relative to the car.
Our verdict
The Lectron 40A Portable scores 74, Buy With Caution. It is a decent road-trip backup, but for daily home charging buy the EVIQO EVIPOWER 2 at 84, which adds an app, 6 to 40A adjustment, a 25 ft cable and a three-year warranty for about $126 more.
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Questions buyers ask
Can the Lectron 40A Portable run on a 40A circuit?
No. It draws a fixed 40A, so it requires a full 50A circuit with a NEMA 14-50 outlet. There is no way to lower the amperage.
Does the Lectron 40A Portable have an app?
No. It has no Wi-Fi, app or scheduling. Charging starts as soon as it is plugged in and connected to the car.
Why is the Lectron 40A rated Buy With Caution?
It scores 74, one point under our 75 buy line, because Features scores 50 and the two-year warranty is the shortest in the group. The EVIQO EVIPOWER 2 at 84 is the better 40A buy.
Ready to check it out?
Lectron 40A Portable · ViperScore 74 · Buy With Caution · $269.99
How the other 9 level 2 ev chargers scored
87Emporia 48A EV Charger
86Tesla Wall Connector
84EVIQO EVIPOWER 2 40A
83Autel MaxiCharger 50A
81Grizzl-E Classic Connect
80ChargePoint HomeFlex
78AIMILER 32A Portable
77Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40A
77Enphase IQ EV Charger 2
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