“How is this safe to use? It uses a NEMA 5-15p plug and plugs into a NEMA 5-15r receptacle. Those are only rated for 12 A for continuous loads. For a 15 A continuous load you are supposed to use a NEMA 5-20p plug and a NEMA 5-20r.”
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The Lectron Portable J1772 Level 1 EV Charger uses a NEMA 5-15 plug, which is the standard 120V household outlet. While the charger is capable of handling up to 15 amps, it’s designed with safety and compliance in mind. Although it says "up to 15A," most Level 1 EV chargers, including Lectron’s, are programmed to draw only 12 amps when using a NEMA 5-15 outlet — fully in line with NEC (National Electrical Code) guidelines for continuous loads. These chargers often have built-in protections that detect your outlet’s capabilities and automatically adjust the current to a safe level. So even if the unit is rated higher, it won’t overload your outlet. We also ensure their products meet UL standards or equivalent safety certifications, giving added peace of mind.
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