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Yeah, every 14-50R sold meets UL498. There may be imported exceptions sold on Amazon. All we can do is look at the history of which have been failing and which have not. And these new “EV” receptacles are too new to have accumulated any meaningful history. Time will tell.
Hubbell receptacles rule, in my book.
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Mewonders whether this "EV rated" label is meant for long continuous loads (EV charging) vice shorter intermittent loads (electric compressor motors, dryers, etc.).
It's a stove outlet so I would hope it's capable of running a stove for hours.

Edit: after reviewing the specs from leviton, the 4x cost of the "EV" outlet is merely for the promise of handling repeated insertions. Their ev outlet also has a slightly poorer fire rating.
higher amps and the high frequency of insertions
You'd have to do a lot of insertions to wear out the regular $13 outlet. The cheap $6 outlet I wouldn't recommend but you could buy 10 of them instead of the $60 "EV" outlet.

This is marketed to homeowners, how many insertions is the average home owner doing?
 

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Speedy recovery pal. That install is pristine.
 

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I'm always humbled when I see you guys (and others) doing this type of thing yourselves. I've changed a few receptacles in the house, but that's the extent of my electrical work. :) Good on you!

Kick ass on the chemo. Double good on you!
 

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Amazing work and I can say without even knowing you, looks like a genius DIY pro. On the other hand God will give you divine healing 🙏🏾. Thanks for sharing you got me thinking now, thought I was done with my set up got about 40% done🤦🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️😀
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