ChargePoint Home Flex Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23) vs ChargePoint Home Flex NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-NEMA14-50-L23)
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
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 panel
Home Flex is set at install to match your circuit, anywhere from 16 to 50 amps, with ChargePoint publishing the circuit-to-load table. This hardwired J1772 version can reach the 50-amp maximum, which needs a 70 or 80-amp circuit, and it is the configuration ChargePoint points to for outdoor mounting.
Published specifications
- Guide: 50A max load on an 80A or 70A circuit; 48A on 60A; 40A on 50A; 16A on 20A
- Guide: continuous load device, circuit must be rated for 125% of maximum load
- Guide: dedicated 240V two-pole non-GFCI breaker; 90°C copper, max 6 AWG, terminal to 105°C
- Guide: operating range -40°F to 122°F at 16-48A, -40°F to 113°F at 50A
- Guide: mount centre 39-43 in above the floor; Wi-Fi signal required at the location
- Guide: 3-year parts exchange warranty, original purchaser, single-family residence
Strengths
- Maker publishes the full circuit-rating to maximum-load table, so sizing is checkable
- Wide operating temperature range, down to -40°F at settings up to 48 amps
- Hardwiring unlocks the 60, 70 and 80-amp circuit ratings a plug cannot use
Caveats
- Warranty excludes on-site labour to uninstall or reinstall the station
- No enclosure NEMA or IP rating appears in the guide or product page we read
- Some app functions and troubleshooting need Wi-Fi at the charger's location
Read the full ChargePoint Home Flex Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23) guide
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 stud
This is the plug-in Home Flex: a J1772 charger on a NEMA 14-50 plug that ChargePoint's own table caps at a 40-amp load and about 30 miles of range per hour. It keeps the app, the wide temperature range and the three-year warranty, and it can move with you to another 14-50 outlet.
Published specifications
- Guide: plug-in maximum 40A on a 50A circuit, 32A on a 40A circuit
- Guide: continuous load device, circuit rated for 125% of maximum load
- Guide: dedicated 240V two-pole non-GFCI breaker; 90°C copper, max 6 AWG
- Guide: input power cable 18 in, outlet 20-26 in above the floor beside the stud
- Guide: operating range -40°F to 122°F at 16-48A settings
- Guide: 3-year parts exchange warranty, original purchaser, single-family residence
Strengths
- Plugs into an existing 14-50 outlet and can be moved to another one later
- Maker publishes the plug-in versus hardwired limits in one table
- Wide stated operating range, down to -40°F, with a cold-resistant cable
Caveats
- Plugged in it is a 40-amp charger; the 50-amp figure belongs to the hardwired version
- The 18-inch input cable means the outlet must be right next to the mounting stud
- Outdoor use needs an outdoor-rated weather-resistant outlet, or hardwiring instead
How to choose between them
Choose the ChargePoint Home Flex Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23) if your situation matches: A hardwired circuit where you want to pick the amperage to suit the panel. Its main caveat: Warranty excludes on-site labour to uninstall or reinstall the station.
Choose the ChargePoint Home Flex NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-NEMA14-50-L23) if your situation matches: An existing 50-amp 14-50 outlet within about 20 inches of the mounting stud. Its main caveat: Plugged in it is a 40-amp charger; the 50-amp figure belongs to the hardwired version.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- ChargePoint Home Flex 16A-50A installation guide (75-001336-01 r9), supplied with the listing Source for ChargePoint Home Flex Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23)
- ChargePoint Home Flex product page with configuration comparison Source for ChargePoint Home Flex Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23) and ChargePoint Home Flex NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-NEMA14-50-L23)
- ChargePoint Home Flex 16A-50A installation guide, supplied with this listing Source for ChargePoint Home Flex NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-NEMA14-50-L23)
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