ChargePoint Home Flex NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-NEMA14-50-L23) vs Emporia Classic Level 2 EV Charger, J1772, White (EMEVSE1)
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 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
Emporia Classic Level 2 EV Charger, J1772, White (EMEVSE1)
A hardwired 60-amp circuit, or a 50-amp industrial-grade 14-50 outlet
Emporia's Classic charger arrives with a NEMA 14-50 plug for 40 amps and converts to hardwired for 48 amps and 11.5 kW. It has a 25-foot J1772 cable, a watertight NEMA Type 4 enclosure and Wi-Fi scheduling, and Emporia itself recommends hardwiring where a GFCI breaker is required.
Published specifications
- Maker: 208/240VAC input; 11.5 kW at 240V/48A hardwired, 9.6 kW at 240V/40A on the plug
- Maker: dedicated 50A+ double-pole breaker for 40A, 60A+ double-pole for 48A
- Maker: NEMA 14-50 outlet must be industrial-grade, continuous duty rated at 50A
- Maker: watertight NEMA Type 4 enclosure, indoor or outdoor; 25 ft cable; J1772
- Maker: NEC 625, SAE J1772, UL 817, UL 991, UL 2231, UL 2251, UL 2594
- Maker: 3-year hardware warranty; labour and return shipping not covered
Strengths
- One unit covers both a 40-amp plug-in and a 48-amp hardwired installation
- Emporia names the exact breaker sizes and the receptacle grade required
- Maker states the GFCI conflict openly and recommends hardwiring where it applies
Caveats
- Full 48 amps needs hardwiring and a 60-amp circuit, not the supplied plug
- Warranty excludes labour, diagnosis, removal, installation and return shipping
- No operating temperature range is given on the product page or the listing
Read the full Emporia Classic Level 2 EV Charger, J1772, White (EMEVSE1) guide
How to choose between them
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.
Choose the Emporia Classic Level 2 EV Charger, J1772, White (EMEVSE1) if your situation matches: A hardwired 60-amp circuit, or a 50-amp industrial-grade 14-50 outlet. Its main caveat: Full 48 amps needs hardwiring and a 60-amp circuit, not the supplied plug.
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, supplied with this listing Source for ChargePoint Home Flex NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-NEMA14-50-L23)
- ChargePoint Home Flex product page with configuration comparison Source for ChargePoint Home Flex NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger, J1772 (CPH50-NEMA14-50-L23)
- Emporia product page for the Classic Level 2 EV Charger (EMEVSE1) Source for Emporia Classic Level 2 EV Charger, J1772, White (EMEVSE1)
- Emporia warranty information page Source for Emporia Classic Level 2 EV Charger, J1772, White (EMEVSE1)
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