MUSTART vs Grizzl-E at 40 amps

Both of these share the same max output current, 40 amps, so the decision rests on everything else. MUSTART lists 12 models at this max output current in this database, and Grizzl-E lists 4; each brand is represented below by its cheapest model carrying a verified price, so neither side is a flattering pick. Prices checked August 22, 2026.

SpecificationMUSTART Level 2 J1772 EV Charger, 40 A (NEMA 14-50 plug, 21 ft cord, display)Grizzl-E Alpha Classic (40A, touchscreen)
Verified price$179$199
Output power9.6 kW9.6 kW
Max output current40 A40 A
Cable length21 ft24 ft
ConnectorJ1772J1772
Product typeLevel 2Level 2
Form factorPortableWall-mounted
Warranty1 year1 year
Enclosurenot verifiedNEMA 3R
Safety listingnot verifiedUL Listed

Where they actually differ

On verified price the gap is $20, with the MUSTART model lower. Price moves; the specification above does not.

Nothing here is called best. The table states what each one publishes, verified against a primary source or left blank, and the choice is yours.

Where to buy

Buy the MUSTART Level 2 J1772 EV Charger, 40 A (NEMA 14-50 plug, 21 ft cord, display) from MUSTART (opens in a new tab)

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MUSTART and Grizzl-E questions

Do the MUSTART and the Grizzl-E perform the same?
On max output current they are identical: both are 40 amps, which is why they are paired here. Every difference between them is in the table above, and there are 5 of them.
Which one is cheaper?
MUSTART Level 2 J1772 EV Charger, 40 A (NEMA 14-50 plug, 21 ft cord, display) at $179, a gap of $20 as verified on August 22, 2026. That is a price read from a retailer listing, not a manufacturer list price.
How were these two models chosen?
Both brands are among the most listed at 40 amps in this database, and each is represented by its cheapest model carrying a verified price, so neither side is a flattering pick. Nothing here is ranked by commission and nothing is called best.

Full specifications: MUSTART Level 2 J1772 EV Charger, 40 A (NEMA 14-50 plug, 21 ft cord, display) and Grizzl-E Alpha Classic (40A, touchscreen). Every model at this max output current: 40 amps.

Prices and specifications verified August 22, 2026, and re-checked weekly after that. How these numbers are checked.

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