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Every product guide in this category, with the strength and caveat each guide names first.
ProductBest forMain strengthMain caveat
ChargePoint Home Flex NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-NEMA14-50-L23)An existing 50-amp 14-50 outlet within about 20 inches of the mounting studPlugs into an existing 14-50 outlet and can be moved to another one laterPlugged in it is a 40-amp charger; the 50-amp figure belongs to the hardwired version
Emporia Classic Level 2 EV Charger, J1772, White (EMEVSE1)A hardwired 60-amp circuit, or a 50-amp industrial-grade 14-50 outletOne unit covers both a 40-amp plug-in and a 48-amp hardwired installationFull 48 amps needs hardwiring and a 60-amp circuit, not the supplied plug
ChargePoint Home Flex Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23)A hardwired circuit where you want to pick the amperage to suit the panelMaker publishes the full circuit-rating to maximum-load table, so sizing is checkableWarranty excludes on-site labour to uninstall or reinstall the station
EVIQO EVIPOWER J1772 48A Hardwired Level 2 EV ChargerA hardwired 60-amp circuit, or a 70-amp one if you want the 50-amp settingMaker publishes the whole circuit-to-amperage table with switch positionsReaching 50 amps means opening the unit to move an internal switch
EVIQO EVIPOWER J1772 40A NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV ChargerAn existing EV-graded NEMA 14-50 outlet on a dedicated 50-amp circuitPlugs into an existing 14-50 outlet, so it can move with youEVIQO's FAQ says no electrician is needed while its guide asks for permits and code compliance
EVIQO EVIPOWER NACS 48A Hardwired Level 2 EV ChargerA Tesla or other NACS car on a hardwired 60-amp circuitNACS connector charges Teslas directly, with a charge-port button on the handleJ1772 cars need a NACS-to-J1772 adapter, which is not included