I had this unit professionally installed by an electrician a week ago. I'm using it to charge a Chevrolet Volt. The Aerovironment unit is of very high quality materials, the mounting method to mount to wall is very secure, the unit does not move/wiggle at all, very solid.
Pros:
* I notice no excessive heat or noise during charge cycles, even when it is doing a full charge and running steady for ~ 4 hours.
* When not in use, the J1772 handle slides into the unit to protect electrical contacts from dust and debris unlike other units where the handle just hangs on a hook.
* Aerovironment is not a startup company that recently started making EV charging stations, the company has a long history in EV field and has been around since 1971
Cons:
no wifi connectivity or uploading of kwh usage for viewing on the web. The number of kwh used is available from the Volt itself but the Volts total includes kwh from all sources (public charging etc). If your home charger tracked kwh you could easily isolate how much of your electric bill applies to your car for tracking monthly car expenses.
Update: April 24, 2014
I've been using this unit for 7 months now, charging the Volt at least once a day and sometimes 2 or 3. The Aerovironment has been flawless, no issues at all.
Update: August 9, 2015
Quick update, I've had this unit for 23 months now, flawless the entire time.
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Brand | AeroVironment |
| Item Weight | 20.2 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 8 x 12 inches |
| Item model number | 19356-025 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 19356-025 |
| OEM Part Number | 19356-025 |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Wattage | 7.2 KW |
