DeWalt Offers On-The-Go & At-Home EV Charging Solutions – Here’s What Users Say About Them
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When looking at the numerous tools DeWalt has in its current catalog, one thing becomes abundantly clear: the company takes battery power seriously. The vast majority of its products, from small, versatile tools to larger appliances, operate on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. DeWalt’s batteries do have some common problems, but they get the job done all the same. The company’s understanding and willingness to make products with battery power at the core doesn’t begin and end with its tools and appliances. If you drive an electric vehicle, you can look to DeWalt to provide charging solutions both at home and when you’re out and about.
First and foremost, if you’re charging at home, there are the DeWalt wall-mounted EV chargers. At the time of publication, the brand has three for sale. Two — one in black and the other in yellow — deliver up to 48 amps, 11.5 kilowatts of knockout power, and 46 miles per hour of charge. The other only reaches 40 amps and 9.6 kW of knockout power with 36 miles per hour of charge. Meanwhile, there are two portable options for charging while on the go. One model is advertised at 32 amps and 7.6 kW with 24 miles per hour of charge, with the other at 16 amps and 3.8 kW with 12 miles per hour of charge.
DeWalt offers some variety in its charging stations, but are any of them worth taking a look at? Customers have shared their experiences using them to let others know what they can expect from them. The consensus appears to be that while wall-mounted units are generally solid, portable ones have some common issues.
DeWalt’s wall-mounted units seem more praised than its portable ones
Looking over the response to DeWalt’s wall-mounted EV chargers, they seem favorable across the board. On the Home Depot website, there are an overwhelming number of positive reviews for the 48-amp unit. User RyanF was especially happy with this charger, commending its weatherproofing and smart capabilities as welcome add-ons to its strong charging abilities. “There’s a 3-year warranty and the firmware can be updated on this unit, so there will be no problems using it for a long time,” added user nwct mbh, who also gave the charger five stars. Speaking on the 40-amp model, Amazon customer John Bergman praised it for its fast charging rate and user-friendly nature.
As for the portable chargers, they’re a rather mixed bag. The DeWalt website reviews for the 16-amp portable model skew largely negative, with multiple users complaining of sudden overcurrent errors and Level 1 charging taking forever. The Home Depot reviews for the on-the-go charger, however, tell a different story. While many report negative experiences, the majority of customers were satisfied with its performance. For instance, reviewer JMILS was impressed with its durability, appreciated the compatibility with standard power outlets, and highlighted its travel bag as a nice touch.
Though EV chargers are becoming more common, aside from in the states with the fewest EV charging stations, finding quick and easy ways to power such vehicles is important. DeWalt is trying to give EV drivers more alternatives, though it appears, according to customers, the brand hasn’t quite perfected its approach yet.
