Lectron LECHG5-15-15ABLKUS-APP

Lectron LECHG5-15-15ABLKUS-APP is a Level 1 home EV charger from Lectron with up to 15 A (1.8 kW) output and a J1772 connector — 16 ft cable, networked smart charging.

Our take

Same Lectron hardware family as the non-APP version, with Wi-Fi added — and the radio shows up in the certification data: 2.49 W of standby is the highest of the four 15 A Level 1 units indexed here, more than double the 1.22 W cohort median, though at about 22 kWh a year the absolute cost stays small. Charging itself is unchanged: 1.8 kW at 120 V, roughly 6 miles of range per hour, full rate available to all 29 tracked EVs, 16-foot cable, 20 A minimum circuit. It is the only networked model in its cohort.

Charging
Connector type J1772
Max output current 15 A
Max output power 1.8 kW
Input voltage 120 V
Smart features
Wi-Fi / app connected Yes
Installation
Cable length 16 ft
Certification
ENERGY STAR certified Yes
Efficiency
Standby power draw 2.49 W

How fast does the Lectron LECHG5-15-15ABLKUS-APP charge?

Real charging speed is the lower of the charger's 1.8 kW output and each vehicle's onboard AC limit. Full-charge times and range added per hour on the Lectron LECHG5-15-15ABLKUS-APP:

Vehicle Real rate 0–100% Range/hr
Tesla Model Y 1.8 kW 41.7 h 8 mi
Tesla Model 3 1.8 kW 41.7 h 9 mi
Ford Mustang Mach-E 1.8 kW 50.6 h 6 mi
Chevrolet Equinox EV 1.8 kW 47.2 h 7 mi
Hyundai Ioniq 5 1.8 kW 46.7 h 7 mi
Ford F-150 Lightning 1.8 kW 72.8 h 4 mi

EV compatibility

The Lectron LECHG5-15-15ABLKUS-APP's J1772 connector plugs directly into 23 of the 29 EVs tracked in this database. The other 6 (Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y) work with it too — requires a J1772-to-NACS adapter (Tesla includes one with its vehicles).

Unsure which port your car has? See J1772 vs NACS for home charging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Lectron LECHG5-15-15ABLKUS-APP ENERGY STAR certified?

Yes, the Lectron LECHG5-15-15ABLKUS-APP is ENERGY STAR certified for standby energy efficiency.

Does the Lectron LECHG5-15-15ABLKUS-APP have Wi-Fi or app control?

Yes, the Lectron LECHG5-15-15ABLKUS-APP is a networked charger with smart-charging connectivity.

What size breaker does the Lectron LECHG5-15-15ABLKUS-APP need?

At its maximum 15 A output the Lectron LECHG5-15-15ABLKUS-APP needs at least a 20 A circuit, per the NEC rule that continuous loads may use only 80% of breaker capacity.

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