TOPBAND TB-AC215US
TOPBAND TB-AC215US is a Level 1 home EV charger from TOPBAND with up to 15 A (1.8 kW) output and a J1772 connector — 16 ft cable, non-networked operation.
Our take
The lone non-Lectron entry in the 15 A Level 1 cohort, and it stays competitive where this class is actually contested: 1.19 W of standby comes in just under the 1.22 W cohort median, about 10 kWh a year. Charging performance is the class constant — 1.8 kW at 120 V, roughly 6 miles of range added per hour, with all 29 tracked EVs able to use the full rate — so pace differences among these four units are effectively nil. No Wi-Fi, a 16-foot cable, and a minimum 20 A circuit round out a resolutely plain spec sheet.
- Best for: A plain 120 V unit with below-median idle draw.
- Trade-off: Roughly 6 miles of range per hour is the hard Level 1 ceiling.
| Connector type | J1772 |
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| Max output current | 15 A |
| Max output power | 1.8 kW |
| Input voltage | 120 V |
| Wi-Fi / app connected | No |
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| Cable length | 16 ft |
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| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
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| Standby power draw | 1.19 W |
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How fast does the TOPBAND TB-AC215US 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 TOPBAND TB-AC215US:
| 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 TOPBAND TB-AC215US'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.
Similar chargers
- Lectron LECHG5-15-15ABLKUS (15 A)
- Lectron LECHG5-15-15ABLKUS-APP (15 A)
- Lectron LECHG5-15-15ATSLBLKUS (15 A)
- REVVIT-L1-11-90192-A1 (16 A)
- Schumacher SEV1670 (16 A)
Frequently asked questions
Is the TOPBAND TB-AC215US ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes, the TOPBAND TB-AC215US is ENERGY STAR certified for standby energy efficiency.
Does the TOPBAND TB-AC215US have Wi-Fi or app control?
No, the TOPBAND TB-AC215US is a non-networked charger without app connectivity.
What size breaker does the TOPBAND TB-AC215US need?
At its maximum 15 A output the TOPBAND TB-AC215US needs at least a 20 A circuit, per the NEC rule that continuous loads may use only 80% of breaker capacity.
Sources
- data.energystar.gov (retrieved 2026-08-17)