DON'T BUY THESE CHARGING STATIONS! OR HOW ONE COOL PRODUCT BECAME A NIGHTMARE TO USE!

EV Channels Review

The reviewer expresses extreme disappointment with the JuiceBox charging stations, a product previously lauded for its open-source nature, smart features, and adaptability. What was once a reliable and customizable device has devolved into a "nightmare" due to a forced transition to the new EnelX Way app and backend. The new app is buggy, fails to accept credentials, and appears to prioritize public charging over home use. Consequently, the reviewer has lost remote control, smart features like power sharing, and is experiencing significantly reduced charging speeds. Support from EnelX has been unresponsive. The reviewer plans to explore retrofitting open-source hardware, such as OpenEVSE or ESP32-based solutions, to regain control and avoid proprietary lock-in, strongly advising against purchasing EnelX charging stations and urging existing users to prevent their units from connecting to the internet.