MSI EV Life Plus NACS NEMA 14-50 – Level 2 Smart EV Charger w/ App Controls

Nowadays, more and more people are replacing their gas- or diesel-fueled cars with electric vehicles. If you’re someone who owns an EV, then it’s important to have a reliable way to always keep your EV charged before driving it. This is where having your own electric vehicle charger installed at home comes in handy. These devices offer you a convenient and faster way to recharge your EV’s battery at home, eliminating the need to drive to a public charging station anytime your EV is running low on power. Charging your EV at home also allows you to control exactly when your vehicle is charged (i.e. when electricity is cheaper) as well as monitor its overall energy consumption. For Tesla owners looking for a reliable home electric vehicle charger, the MSI EV Life Plus NACS NEMA 14-50 is an excellent option to consider.

The MSI EV Life Plus NACS NEMA 14-50 is a Level 2 smart EV charger that can deliver up to 9.6 kW (40A) charging, providing between 29 to 39 miles of range per hour. The charger has a durable, weather-resistant construction, comes equipped with a NACS connector, making it compatible with Tesla vehicles, features a 24.6 ft. charging cable that makes it easy to charge your EV, plus a NEMA 14-50 plug, which provides an easy installation.

It also integrates five built-in LED indicators that show power, status, charging activity, and system faults at a glance. Via the MSI aConnect App, you can configure custom charging schedules, adjust current settings and set current limits, monitor charging in real time, and view usage stats through charging reports.

Engineered for everyday excellence and long-term reliability, this smart EV charger delivers a complete smart charging experience for Tesla owners.

Here’s our in-depth review of the MSI EV Life Plus NACS NEMA 14-50, where we discuss in detail all the standout features this smart EV charger has to offer you.

DESIGN & SPECS

Starting with the unit’s size, this smart EV charger has a compact footprint, measuring just 9.04 inches long by 4.92 inches wide by 13.96 inches tall (22.98 x 12.5 x 35.48 cm). As such, it’s installation doesn’t take up much space. The whole unit is also relatively lightweight, as it only weighs 14.33 lbs. (6.5 kg).

The MSI EV Life Plus NACS NEMA 14-50 also sports a stylish all-in-one design, which gives it a minimalist and discreet appearance, whether you install it inside your garage or even outside.

Furthermore, this smart EV charger also packs a durable, weather-resistant construction. More specifically, the charger has a IK08 Impact-Resistance Rating, along with a IP67 Weather-Resistance Rating and a IP55 Sealing for its outer case, which makes it capable of withstanding all weather conditions, from dust and sand to heavy rain, hail, and snow.

Its weather-resistant construction enables the charger to run at full power under extreme temperatures, withstanding temperatures as low as -40ºF and as high as 131ºF (-40ªC to 55ºC).

All that ultimately makes this smart EV charger suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Moving on to the charger’s specifications. When it comes to its charging capabilities, the MSI EV Life Plus NACS NEMA 14-50 is classified as a Level 2 smart EV charger, and is rated to deliver up to 9.6 kW (40A) charging, meaning it can provide enough power to add between 29 to 39 miles of battery range per hour to your Tesla.

As for its charging interface, this smart EV charger comes equipped with a NACS connector, which makes it compatible with Tesla vehicles.

In addition, the charger also integrates a NEMA 14-50 plug for connecting it to a NEMA 14-50 power outlet, which provides an easy installation of the unit.

Lastly, the charger also features a 24.6 ft. charging cable that makes it easy to charge your Tesla, no matter how you park it.

We’d also like to note that this smart EV charger is also rated to be UL- and Energy Star-compliant.

SETUP / INSTALLATION

Regarding its installation, know the MSI EV Life Plus NACS NEMA 14-50 offers a simple and easy set up process.

The charger comes with a wall-mount bracket and a couple of screws and washers to mount it on a wall, while its NEMA 14-50 plug makes it easy to connect it to power.

After you’re done installing the charger, you simply need to download the MSI aConnect app in your smartphone, through which you pair the charger with your phone.

INTERFACE

The MSI EV Life Plus NACS NEMA 14-50 also features a simple, user-friendly interface that makes it intuitive to operate.

Integrated at the center of the unit’s front panel, there’s a set of five built-in LED indicator lights that informs you about the charger’s power, its current status, charging activity, and system faults, all of which can be viewed at a glance.

As far as charging your electric vehicle goes, note that a solid Blue light color symbolizes that your EV is currently charging, while a blinking Blue light color means that your EV has finished charging.

CONNECTIVITY

For pairing with its mobile app, this smart EV charger utilizes Wi-Fi connectivity.

THE SMARTPHONE COMPANION APP – The MSI aConnect App

To control and monitor the charger’s operation remotely, users are required to install the MSI aConnect App on their smartphone (available for iOS and Android devices).

Via the MSI aConnect App, you can define custom charging schedules during off-peak hours as a way to help maximize charging efficiency and also keep your power bill down.

You can also adjust current settings and set current limits to protect your EV’s battery, and you can also monitor charging in real time.

The app also provides you with usage reports featuring a comprehensive analysis with graphics and simplified numerical values that let you visualize your charging patterns, while also giving you individualized tips on how to optimize your charging habits.

FINAL THOUGHTS

All in all, this smart EV charger provides Tesla owners with a convenient and reliable way to recharge their EV’s battery at home. The charger itself is easy to install, as a rugged construction that makes it suitable for installing it on the outside of your home, and offers smart controls and real-time monitoring via its mobile app.

If you’re interested in purchasing it, know each unit is priced at $599.99. Each purchase is also accompanied by a 5-year warranty.

You can order it online either directly from MSI’s official shopping page, or you can buy it from MSI’s Amazon store page.