Grizzl-E Smart (Avalanche, 40A, NEMA 14-50)

Quick verdict

A rugged, affordable UL-listed EVSE. But Home Assistant access is not out-of-the-box local: it requires Grizzl-E's paid OCPP add-on pointed at a self-hosted OCPP server, and default control runs through the Grizzl-E Connect cloud app. Good hardware, but the local-control story is more limited than the price suggests.

Standout: A rugged, affordable UL-listed EVSE; local Home Assistant control requires the paid Grizzl-E OCPP add-on and a self-hosted OCPP server, not the on-board page.

Last checked: 2026-06-02

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• Rugged UL-listed metal EVSE at a reasonable price
• OCPP 1.6 support (requires Grizzl-E's paid OCPP license) can point to a self-hosted OCPP server
• Once OCPP is enabled, a community integration can read charge state/energy

Reasons to hesitate

• Smart/scheduling features lean on the Grizzl-E Connect cloud
• HA integration is unofficial
• 2.4GHz-only WiFi

Best for

• Budget-conscious buyers wanting a tough charger with usable local monitoring

Avoid if

Privacy and local-control notes

Local control requires Grizzl-E's paid OCPP license pointed at a self-hosted OCPP server; out of the box, control runs through the Grizzl-E Connect cloud.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Community OCPP add-on (requires Grizzl-E's paid OCPP license); default control is the Grizzl-E Connect cloud app.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Around $350. Mid-range pricing.

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