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EVIQO EVIPOWER NACS 48A Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger vs Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40 A, NEMA 14-50 Plug, J1772 (PUP2-U-1-5-N-002)

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.

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

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Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40 A, NEMA 14-50 Plug, J1772 (PUP2-U-1-5-N-002)

Garages with a NEMA 14-50 outlet on a 50 A circuit

A compact 40 A (9.6 kW) Level 2 charger with a NEMA 14-50 plug, a 25-foot J1772 cable, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and current adjustable from 6 A in the app. Wallbox specifies 50 A branch protection, a 12-inch plug lead and an operating range up to 104°F. Load management needs a separate power meter.

Published specifications

  • Output: 40 A, 9.6 kW at 240 V; adjustable 6-40 A (app)
  • Connector: SAE J1772 on 25 ft cable
  • Install: NEMA 14-50 plug; 50 A branch protection (Wallbox)
  • Enclosure: NEMA Type 4 per UL 50E; -22 to 104°F operating
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, OCPP 1.6J; CCID20 fault protection
  • Warranty: 3 years (Wallbox limited warranty)

Strengths

  • Current adjustable from 6 A in the app
  • Compact 7.8 x 7.9 x 3.9 inch charger body
  • Plug-in NEMA 14-50 version with a three-year warranty

Caveats

  • Operating limit of 104°F may matter in hot garages
  • Load management and solar charging need a separate power meter
  • Short 12- to 15-inch plug lead fixes where the outlet must go

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Read the full Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40 A, NEMA 14-50 Plug, J1772 (PUP2-U-1-5-N-002) guide

How to choose between them

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.

Choose the Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40 A, NEMA 14-50 Plug, J1772 (PUP2-U-1-5-N-002) if your situation matches: Garages with a NEMA 14-50 outlet on a 50 A circuit. Its main caveat: Operating limit of 104°F may matter in hot garages.

Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.

Primary sources

  1. EVIQO EVIPOWER Smart EV Charger installation guide, supplied with the listing Source for EVIQO EVIPOWER NACS 48A Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger
  2. EVIQO EVIPOWER NACS frequently asked questions sheet, supplied with this listing Source for EVIQO EVIPOWER NACS 48A Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger
  3. Wallbox Pulsar Plus installation guide (listing-supplied PDF) Source for Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40 A, NEMA 14-50 Plug, J1772 (PUP2-U-1-5-N-002)
  4. Wallbox statement of limited warranty (listing-supplied PDF) Source for Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40 A, NEMA 14-50 Plug, J1772 (PUP2-U-1-5-N-002)
  5. Wallbox Pulsar Plus North America technical datasheet Source for Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40 A, NEMA 14-50 Plug, J1772 (PUP2-U-1-5-N-002)
  6. Wallbox shop page for the Pulsar Plus (NACS page listing 40 A contents) Source for Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40 A, NEMA 14-50 Plug, J1772 (PUP2-U-1-5-N-002)

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