Emporia Classic Level 2 EV Charger, J1772, White (EMEVSE1) vs EVIQO EVIPOWER J1772 40A NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger
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.
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
EVIQO EVIPOWER J1772 40A NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger
An existing EV-graded NEMA 14-50 outlet on a dedicated 50-amp circuit
The plug-in EVIPOWER delivers 40 amps through a J1772 connector on a 25-foot cable, in an IP66 and NEMA 4 housing rated from -22°F to 131°F. It needs an EV-graded NEMA 14-50 outlet on a dedicated 50-amp circuit, and EVIQO's warranty specifically excludes failures where that receptacle was not used.
Published specifications
- Guide: 40A output requires an EV-graded NEMA 14-50 outlet on a dedicated 50A circuit
- Guide: a 40A circuit gives 32A; the internal switch cannot raise the plug-in past 40A
- Data sheet: 208-240V AC 60 Hz, J1772 connector, 25 ft output cable, 37 in input cable
- Data sheet: NEMA 4 / IP66; operating -22°F to 131°F; storage -40°F to 167°F
- Data sheet: UVP, OVP, RCD (CCID20), SPD, ground fault, OCP, OTP protections
- Warranty: 3 years parts exchange, original purchaser, residential, USA and Canada
Strengths
- Plugs into an existing 14-50 outlet, so it can move with you
- IP66 and NEMA 4 housing with a wide stated operating temperature range
- App gives 6 to 40 amp adjustment, scheduling and per-session energy tracking
Caveats
- EVIQO's FAQ says no electrician is needed while its guide asks for permits and code compliance
- Warranty names failure to use an EV-graded 14-50 receptacle as an exclusion
- Plug and Charge must be disabled before schedules or delayed start will run
Read the full EVIQO EVIPOWER J1772 40A NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger guide
How to choose between them
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.
Choose the EVIQO EVIPOWER J1772 40A NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger if your situation matches: An existing EV-graded NEMA 14-50 outlet on a dedicated 50-amp circuit. Its main caveat: EVIQO's FAQ says no electrician is needed while its guide asks for permits and code compliance.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- 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)
- EVIQO EVIPOWER Smart EV Charger installation guide, supplied with the listing Source for EVIQO EVIPOWER J1772 40A NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger
- EVIQO EVIPOWER plug-in frequently asked questions sheet, supplied with this listing Source for EVIQO EVIPOWER J1772 40A NEMA 14-50 Plug-In Level 2 EV Charger
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