Compare · Canadian chargers · Condo & rental
Grizzl-E and FLO are the two Canadian names most condo and apartment drivers shortlist. The real choice is usually plug-in vs hardwired, not brand. This page compares the Grizzl-E Mini Connect, Grizzl-E Classic Connect and both FLO Home X3 versions on Amazon.ca (NEMA 14-50 plug-in and hardwired) using their current listings. Not electrical or legal advice.
| Charger | Label | Install | Plug | Max current | Operating temp | Warranty | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzl-E Mini Connect | Made in Canada | Portable plug-in | NEMA 14-50 (adapters for 5-15, TT-30, 14-30 and 6-50 in the box) | Up to 40 A, adjustable | −30 to +50 °C | 3 years | ~$600 | 3.8 (53) |
| Grizzl-E Classic Connect 40A | Made in Canada | Plug-in | NEMA 14-50 | Up to 40 A (settings for 50, 40, 30 and 20 A circuits) | −30 to +50 °C | 3 years | ~$500 | 4.5 (93) |
| FLO Home X3 (plug-in) | Canadian brand | Plug-in | NEMA 14-50 | 40 A factory setting (needs a 50 A circuit) | −40 to +50 °C | 3 years | ~$699 | 4.4 (24) |
| FLO Home X3 (hardwired) | Canadian brand | Hardwired | None (wired in by an electrician) | 48 A factory setting on a 60 A breaker | −40 to +50 °C | 3 years | ~$699 | 4.4 (28) |
Specs come from the current Amazon.ca listings. The Mini’s listing shows adjustable current from 40 A down to 7 A and a 25-foot cable; the Classic’s listing shows settings for 50, 40, 30 and 20 A circuits; FLO’s hardwired listing shows a factory setting of 48 A on a 60 A breaker, and its plug-in listing shows 40 A on a 50 A circuit. Both FLO listings use a J1772 connector, so Tesla and other NACS cars need an adapter.
Made in Canada is used only where the Amazon.ca listing says so (Grizzl-E Mini Connect and Classic Connect, by United Chargers). Canadian brand means a Canadian company whose listing does not say Made in Canada; FLO Home X3 is described as designed and engineered in Canada.
A plug-in charger only needs a dedicated 240 V receptacle; the building owns the receptacle and you own the charger. A hardwired charger is permanently connected, so the landlord or condo board is approving a fixed piece of equipment. That usually makes plug-in the easier ask for renters. More: portable vs hardwired and 14-50 vs 6-50.
A charger must be set to no more than 80% of the circuit rating for continuous charging (Canadian Electrical Code continuous-load rule). Your electrician picks the circuit; you set the charger to match. See amp sizing on a 100 A panel.
We list FLO Home X3 as a Canadian brand only. The Amazon.ca listing says it is designed and engineered in Canada, so we do not call it Made in Canada. The Grizzl-E Mini Connect and Classic Connect listings say Made in Canada.
For most renters, a plug-in charger is easier: it uses an approved NEMA 14-50 receptacle and leaves with you when you move. Both Grizzl-E models and the FLO Home X3 plug-in work that way. The hardwired FLO Home X3 needs your landlord’s written yes for a permanent wall unit.
On paper, the hardwired FLO Home X3: its listing shows a 48 A factory setting on a 60 A breaker. The FLO plug-in and both Grizzl-E models top out at 40 A on a 50 A circuit. In practice your car’s onboard charger and your circuit size often set the real limit, so check both before paying more for amps.
Both list cold-weather ratings: −30 °C for the Grizzl-E models and −40 °C for FLO Home X3. Keep the cable off ice and out of plow paths either way.
Yes. The FLO Home X3 plug-in on Amazon.ca has a NEMA 14-50 plug and a J1772 connector, and the listing says it is factory set to 40 A on a 50 A circuit. A licensed electrician still has to install or verify the receptacle. Confirm the plug and connector on the listing before you buy.
Made in Canada first, then Canadian brand. Approximate CAD — confirm price, plug type, stock and the Canada safety mark on Amazon.ca before you buy.
Made in Canada · Best overall
Ships from Amazon
Recently ~$600 on Amazon.ca (list ~$650) — confirm current price
Made in Canada portable Level 2 with an outdoor-rated enclosure and a holster in the box. Plugs into an approved NEMA 14-50; you take it with you at move-out. About ~$600.
Grizzl-E Mini Connect on Amazon.ca · ~$600
Made in Canada
Ships from Amazon
Recently ~$450 on Amazon.ca (list ~$500) — confirm current price
Made in Canada plug-in Level 2 (NEMA 14-50). The listing shows current settings for 50, 40, 30, and 20 A circuits, which helps when your electrician sizes the circuit. About ~$500.
Grizzl-E Classic Connect on Amazon.ca · ~$500
Canadian brand · Plug-in
Ships from Amazon
Québec Écorecharge: up to $600 for an eligible home Level 2 — confirm on quebec.ca (FLO Maison X3 is on the official eligible-models list as of Oct 2026). Not electrical or legal advice.
Plug-in wall (14-50)
Canadian brand, designed and engineered in Canada. Plugs into an approved NEMA 14-50 receptacle, so you can take it with you. Listing: 40 A factory setting on a 50 A circuit, J1772 connector (Tesla needs an adapter). About ~$699.
FLO Home X3 plug-in on Amazon.ca · ~$699
Canadian brand
Ships from Amazon
Québec Écorecharge: up to $600 for an eligible home Level 2 — confirm on quebec.ca (FLO Maison X3 is on the official eligible-models list as of Oct 2026). Not electrical or legal advice.
HARDWIRED
Canadian brand, designed and engineered in Canada. This version is hardwired, so it only fits if your landlord or board approves a permanent wall unit. Listing: 48 A factory setting on a 60 A breaker, J1772 connector. About ~$699.
FLO Home X3 hardwired on Amazon.ca · ~$699
Never use a household extension cord or balcony / window drop — outlet + written permission first.
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Not legal or electrical advice. Rates, rules and program notes change; confirm with the official source linked on this page, your lease or condo documents, and a licensed electrician before you rely on anything here.