What are the must-have charging accessories for a new Outlander PHEV?

So I just picked up my 2024 Outlander PHEV last week and I am honestly a bit overwhelmed. Ive driven a Chevy Volt for years so I thought I knew the drill but this new battery is way bigger and the charging situation feels totally different. My old Level 1 cable is basically useless now because it takes forever to top off. I tried plugging it into my garage outlet and it said something like 16 hours to full charge which is just not gonna work for my daily commute. I live in northern Michigan and it is already starting to get icy out which makes me nervous about the cables getting stiff or the port getting frozen shut. I need to get a proper setup before the real snow hits in two weeks.

I need a solid Level 2 home station but I'm seeing so many conflicting things about hardwired vs NEMA 14-50 plugs. Plus I keep hearing about people getting their cables stolen or the J1772 handle breaking in the cold. I've got a budget of about $800 to $1000 for the whole setup including the electrician if possible but that might be a pipe dream.

• Must be weather rated for extreme cold
• Needs to have a long cable (at least 25 feet) because my driveway is awkward
• Looking for a portable option I can throw in the trunk for road trips to my in-laws
• Maybe a cable management thing so I dont trip over it in the dark

Is there a specific brand that works better with the Mitsu onboard charger? Ive heard some smart chargers have handshake issues with the Outlander software and I really dont want to be waking up to an empty battery because of a glitch. What about those little port covers? Are they worth it or just more junk to lose in the snow? I'm honestly stressing out that I'm gonna ruin the battery or the port by using the wrong gear...