![]() ![]() I know I’ll be driving electric cars from now on, and I didn’t want to buy a charging station that would be considered underpowered in a few short years. Even though neither of these EVs can charge at the 9.6 kW maximum rate the JuiceBox Pro 40 can deliver the higher power, which is one of the primary reasons I chose it over other units. We are now a two-EV household, and the JuiceBox charges both our BMW i3 and our Nissan LEAF SL. Two years and two EVs in the garage later: The JuiceBox is still the perfect charger ![]() I knew the JuiceBox Pro 40 was the better buy. I have to admit that even though I liked the styling of the other chargers more, I was more impressed with the JuiceBox’s power delivery and price. After 18 months of a slow charging routine and product due-diligence, I decided the JuiceBox Pro 40 was the best match for my needs.Ĭompared to other high-end chargers, the JuiceBox offered WiFi connectivity, an app with smart scheduling, charging records and notifications. ![]() However, the level 1 charger only delivered about 4 miles of range per hour of charging. Before upgrading to JuiceBox, I had mostly charged at home with the level 1 (120-volt charger) that came with the car. I’ve had my JuiceBox Pro 40 for a couple of years now and anticipate it will continue to stand the test of time. Whereas in the past, I was one of the few EVs on the road here, and could usually find an open public charger whenever I needed it. That’s great to see, but now I have to compete for the few public charging stations when I need one. However, recently they have begun to really become more common, and in particular I’ve noticed quite a few Tesla Model 3s driving around the area. When I first got my i3, there weren’t a lot of electric vehicles here in the Memphis area. The driving experience of the i3’s electric powertrain was so intoxicating, that I’ve been converted to a real EV enthusiast. So when I first saw the concept BMW i3 with its carbon fiber & aluminum frame, I fell in love and had to get one. I always admired small, lightweight and efficient cars. In 2015, I ditched my 2003 BMW 330i ZHP for a BMW i3 REx, which hallmarked my first electric vehicle. As someone who works in the liquid chemical transportation industry, it may surprise you that I am also a major fan of electric vehicles. I am a proud owner of two electric vehicles and the JuiceBox Pro 40 level 2 smart charger. ![]()
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