Emporia Classic Level 2 EV Charger, J1772, White (EMEVSE1) vs EVIQO EVIPOWER NACS 48A Hardwired 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 NACS 48A Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger
A Tesla or other NACS car on a hardwired 60-amp circuit
This is EVIQO's hardwired charger with a NACS connector, so Tesla drivers plug in without an adapter and can pop the charge-port cover with a button on the handle. It ships set to 48 amps on a dedicated 60-amp circuit, with a 50-amp setting available behind the faceplate on a 70-amp circuit.
Published specifications
- Guide: 48A on a dedicated 60A circuit; 50A only on a 70A circuit via the internal switch
- Data sheet: 208-240V AC 60 Hz; SAE J3400 (NACS) connector; 25 ft cable; wall mounted
- Guide: NACS handle button works at 315 MHz and only when the car is unlocked or senses your phone
- 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
- NACS connector charges Teslas directly, with a charge-port button on the handle
- Maker publishes the full circuit-to-amperage table with switch positions
- IP66 and NEMA 4 housing with a wide stated operating temperature range
Caveats
- J1772 cars need a NACS-to-J1772 adapter, which is not included
- Reaching 50 amps means opening the unit and a 70-amp circuit
- Warranty excludes on-site labour and shipping the unit in for service
Read the full EVIQO EVIPOWER NACS 48A Hardwired 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 NACS 48A Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger if your situation matches: A Tesla or other NACS car on a hardwired 60-amp circuit. Its main caveat: J1772 cars need a NACS-to-J1772 adapter, which is not included.
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 NACS 48A Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger
- EVIQO EVIPOWER NACS frequently asked questions sheet, supplied with this listing Source for EVIQO EVIPOWER NACS 48A Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger
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