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
Read the full EVIQO EVIPOWER NACS 48A Hardwired Level 2 EV Charger guide
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
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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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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