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Level 2 home EV chargers compared: amps, plug vs. hardwire, connectors and listings

Checked Oct 26, 2026. Below are six widely sold Level 2 home chargers, with specs and list prices taken from each manufacturer's own website (not retailers). Prices and stock change often, so check the manufacturer's page before you buy. Where we couldn't confirm something tonight, the table says "not verified". This isn't a ranking. The right charger depends on your circuit, your car's connector and your utility's rebate rules, so read the circuit and rebate sections below before choosing.

At a glance

Charger	Max amps	Plug-in or hardwired	Connector	Safety listing	ENERGY STAR	App / Wi-Fi	Warranty	List price on maker's site (Oct 26, 2026)
ChargePoint Home Flex	50A hardwired; 40A plug-in	Hardwired, NEMA 14-50 or NEMA 6-50 plug	J1772 or NACS	UL Listed	Yes (CPH50 listed)	Yes (ChargePoint app)	3 years	Not verified (store page showed "out of stock" and no price)
Emporia Classic	48A hardwired; 40A plug-in	Hardwired or NEMA 14-50 plug	J1772 or NACS	UL 2594	Yes (EMEVSE1 listed)	Yes (Emporia app)	3 years	$449 (white, J1772, hardwired variant shown)
Tesla Universal Wall Connector	48A	Hardwired only	NACS with integrated J1772 adapter	ETL/cETL	Not found for its part number	Yes (Tesla app, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi)	4 years (residential)	$660 (out of stock; Tesla owners only)
Wallbox Pulsar Plus	40A or 48A version	40A: NEMA 14-50 plug; 48A: hardwired	J1772 or NACS	UL	Yes (Pulsar Plus NA listed)	Yes (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth)	3 years	$649.99 (40A) to $699.99 (48A)
Grizzl-E Ultimate 48A	48A	Hardwired only	J1772 or NACS	UL (file E510712)	J1772 version listed; NACS version not found	Yes (Grizzl-E Connect app, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi)	3- or 5-year option	$479.99
Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A	50A (hardwired); 40A plug-in versions	Hardwired; 40A versions with NEMA 14-50 or 6-50 plug	J1772	Not verified	Not verified	Yes (Autel Charge app, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)	3 years	$599 (50A hardwired)

Sources for each row are listed under each charger below, all checked Oct 26, 2026. ENERGY STAR status is from the ENERGY STAR Certified EVSE (AC-output) dataset, checked Oct 26, 2026, matched by model number.

The chargers, one by one

ChargePoint Home Flex

Hardwired: works on circuits rated 20A to 80A and delivers up to 50A. ChargePoint calls it the best choice for outdoor installation.
Plug-in: NEMA 6-50 or NEMA 14-50 plug, on circuits rated 40A or 50A, delivering up to 40A.
Available with J1772 or NACS (Tesla) connectors. UL Listed, ENERGY STAR certified, 3-year warranty, controlled through the ChargePoint app.
Price: the ChargePoint store's hardwired product page showed "This product is currently out of stock" and no price to our check, so we're not listing one.

(ChargePoint Home Flex page, ChargePoint store, store product page; ENERGY STAR dataset lists model CPH50; all checked Oct 26, 2026)

ChargePoint Home Flex on chargepoint.com

Emporia Classic Level 2 EV Charger

Up to 48A hardwired (needs a dedicated 60A+ two-pole breaker) or up to 40A with the NEMA 14-50 plug (dedicated 50A+ breaker).
J1772/CCS or NACS/Tesla connector versions; 25-foot cable.
Lists UL 2594 among its certifications; ENERGY STAR listed as model EMEVSE1. Wi-Fi app with scheduling and utility-rate sync. 3-year warranty.
Emporia says not every NEMA 14-50 outlet is suitable: for nightly EV charging it calls for an industrial-grade, 50A, continuous-duty rated receptacle. It also warns that its built-in GFCI protection can cause nuisance trips on a GFCI breaker and recommends the hardwired version if your installation needs a GFCI breaker.
Price: $449 shown on Emporia's shop (white, J1772, hardwired variant).

(Emporia shop: Classic EV Charger, checked Oct 26, 2026; ENERGY STAR dataset, checked Oct 26, 2026)

Emporia Classic on emporiaenergy.com

Tesla Universal Wall Connector

Up to 48A (11.5 kW) with a 60A breaker. Tesla's install manual maps lower breakers to lower output: 50A breaker = 40A, 40A = 32A, 30A = 24A, 20A = 16A, 15A = 12A.
Hardwired only: the manual says to hardwire branch circuits and "Do NOT install cord-and-plug type connections."
NACS handle with an integrated J1772 adapter for non-Tesla EVs; 24-foot cable.
Agency approvals listed in the manual: ETL/cETL. We didn't find its part number (1734412) in the ENERGY STAR dataset; other Tesla Wall Connector part numbers are listed.
Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) and Tesla app; four-year warranty for residential use.
Price: $660 on Tesla's shop, shown as out of stock, with purchase limited to Tesla vehicle owners "while supplies are limited."

(Tesla Shop: Universal Wall Connector, Tesla product specifications, Universal Wall Connector install manual (PDF), all checked Oct 26, 2026)

Universal Wall Connector on tesla.com

Wallbox Pulsar Plus

Two versions: 40A (comes with a NEMA 14-50 plug) and 48A (hardwired only).
J1772 or NACS connector; 25-foot cable.
Wallbox says it's UL and ENERGY STAR certified (the ENERGY STAR dataset lists Pulsar Plus NA models PUP1/PUP2). Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Wallbox app. 3-year warranty.
Dynamic load management and solar charging need Wallbox's separate Power Meter ($299 on Wallbox's site).
Price: $649.99 to $699.99 on Wallbox's shop depending on amperage; the 48A J1772 page shows $699.99.

(Wallbox shop: Pulsar Plus, Pulsar Plus J1772 product page, Wallbox US Pulsar Plus page, all checked Oct 26, 2026)

Wallbox Pulsar Plus on wallbox.com

Grizzl-E Ultimate 48A

Up to 48A (11.5 kW), hardwired only; adjustable to 40A, 32A, 24A or 16A.
J1772 or NACS output cable; 25-foot cable.
UL certification number E510712; UL Type 4 indoor/outdoor enclosure. The ENERGY STAR dataset lists the J1772 model (GRS-077-W-HW-25J48-A-GB); we didn't find the NACS model number shown on the product page.
Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) and the Grizzl-E Connect app; OCPP.
Warranty: the product page offers a 3-year or 5-year option. Price: $479.99 on the United Chargers US store. We didn't confirm which warranty option that price includes.
Returns: United Chargers doesn't accept opened, installed or used units, and charges a 25% restocking fee on returns.
Grizzl-E's US store also lists plug-in 40A models (for example, Classic Connect 40A at $349.99); we didn't review their spec pages tonight.

(Grizzl-E Ultimate 48A, Grizzl-E US store, ENERGY STAR dataset, all checked Oct 26, 2026)

Grizzl-E Ultimate 48A on grizzl-e.com

Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A

Adjustable up to 50A (12 kW), hardwired. Autel's comparison table also lists 40A versions with a NEMA 14-50 or NEMA 6-50 plug.
J1772 connector; 25-foot cable; NEMA 4 enclosure, indoor or outdoor.
Autel Charge app; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet. Three-year limited warranty.
Safety listing and ENERGY STAR: not verified. The product page has a footnote reading "Certification Pending May 2022" without saying which certification, and we couldn't match this product to the Autel model numbers in the ENERGY STAR dataset.
Price: $599 on Autel Energy's US store.

(Autel Energy: MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A, checked Oct 26, 2026)

Autel MaxiCharger on autelenergy.us

What about JuiceBox?

Enel X Way wound down its North American residential and commercial charging business. VoltiE says it bought the hardware inventory and customer connectivity but not Enel X Way's warranties. VoltiE now lists "JuiceBox EV Charger Powered by VoltiE" models (32A, 40A, 48A and 80A, J1772, plug-in or hardwired) without a price on that page. ComEd's rebate terms list Enel X and JuiceBox chargers as not eligible. We left JuiceBox out of the table. (VoltiE: The Enel X Way Transition, Nov 14, 2025, VoltiE residential chargers, ComEd T&C v3.0 (PDF), all checked Oct 26, 2026)

Match the charger to your circuit

The 125% rule (the "80% rule"). EV charging is treated as a continuous load, and the breaker for a charger circuit has to be at least 125% of the charger's maximum load (NEC 625.41). Put the other way, a charger can draw up to 80% of its breaker: 48A on a 60A breaker, 40A on a 50A breaker. (Mike Holt, "EV Equipment" (NEC Article 625 summary), checked Oct 26, 2026) Tesla's breaker-to-output table above and Emporia's 60A/50A breaker requirements follow the same math.
Dedicated circuit. Each outlet for EV supply equipment over 16A or 120V needs its own branch circuit (NEC 625.40). (Mike Holt, checked Oct 26, 2026)
Plug-in means 40A max on these models. Every plug-in version above tops out at 40A. For 48A or 50A you need a hardwired install. Receptacles installed for EV chargers must be GFCI protected (NEC 625.54), which is why Emporia recommends hardwiring if your circuit needs a GFCI breaker. (Mike Holt; Emporia, checked Oct 26, 2026) Which NEC edition applies depends on your city; ask your electrician.
Turning a charger down. Most of these chargers can be set to a lower current. Under the NEC, the lower setting only counts for sizing if the adjustment is restricted-access and the new rating is on the label. (Mike Holt, checked Oct 26, 2026) On a tight panel, see EV charger on a 100 amp panel for lower-amp and load-management options.
Get the circuit size and charger model in writing in your quote. Our quote checklist covers the questions.

Rebates often require a qualified charger

ComEd (northern Illinois): the residential rebate covers Level 2 chargers that are "smart," ENERGY STAR certified and NRTL certified, and lists Enel X and JuiceBox chargers as ineligible. (ComEd T&C v3.0 (PDF), checked Oct 26, 2026) Funding status matters too: see our ComEd 2027 reopen watch.
Ameren Illinois: ChargeReady and FlexCharge work through Ameren's partners and supported-device lists. See Ameren Illinois ChargeReady, ChargeSmart and FlexCharge.
All Illinois programs: Illinois rebates. Check your utility's charger rules before you buy.

The federal credit has ended

The federal home charger credit (30% up to $1,000 per item) covered property placed in service at your main home from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. If a product page or quote still subtracts it for a new install, that's out of date. (IRS, checked Oct 26, 2026)

What we couldn't verify tonight

ChargePoint Home Flex list price (store page showed out of stock, no price).
Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A: safety listing (UL/ETL) and ENERGY STAR status; NACS availability; price of the 40A plug-in versions.
Tesla Universal Wall Connector ENERGY STAR status (its part number wasn't in the dataset; this may change).
Grizzl-E Ultimate 48A NACS version's ENERGY STAR status, and which warranty option the $479.99 price includes.
Which of these models are on Ameren's FlexCharge supported-device list (that page blocked our automated check on Oct 24).

Sources checked Oct 26, 2026

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