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Leviton EV Series Level 2 EV Charger, 48 A, Hardwired, J1772 (EV480) vs Leviton EV Series Smart Home Level 2 EV Charger with Wi-Fi, 48 A, Hardwired, J1772 (EV48W)

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.

Leviton EV Series Level 2 EV Charger, 48 A, Hardwired, J1772 (EV480)

A hardwired 48 A home or shared charger where a 60 A circuit is available

Leviton's non-Wi-Fi EV Series station: 48 A and 11.6 kW at 208 or 240 volts, an 18-foot J1772 cable, a pre-attached input cable and a mounting bracket. Leviton pairs it with a 60 A breaker and lists it as hardwired only. RFID access control ships disabled, and the manual says it cannot be disabled again once you activate it.

Published specifications

  • Output: 48 A, 11.6 kW at 208/240 VAC (Leviton page)
  • Hardwired only; 60 A breaker; L1, L2 and ground, bottom feed
  • SAE J1772 connector on an 18 ft cable
  • NEMA Type 3R enclosure; -30 to 50 C operating (Leviton page)
  • Manual lists 2 standard and 1 admin RFID card in the box
  • Warranty: 2-year limited to the original purchaser

Strengths

  • Leviton and the manual agree on 48 A output with a 60 A breaker
  • Ships with a wall bracket, mounting screws and RFID cards per the manual
  • Leviton's technical information lists the application as both home and commercial

Caveats

  • RFID access control cannot be turned off once the admin card activates it
  • Hardwired only, so an electrician and a dedicated 60 A circuit are required
  • Manual weight of about 6.5 kg does not match the listing's 18.52 pounds

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Leviton EV Series Smart Home Level 2 EV Charger with Wi-Fi, 48 A, Hardwired, J1772 (EV48W)

A hardwired 48 A home charger you want to schedule from the My Leviton app

Leviton's Wi-Fi EV Series station: 48 A and 11.6 kW at 208 or 240 volts, an 18-foot J1772 cable, a pre-attached input cable and a mounting bracket, hardwired only on a 60 A breaker. It adds My Leviton setup over 802.11 b, g and n. RFID access control ships disabled and the manual says it cannot be disabled once activated.

Published specifications

  • Output: 48 A, 11.6 kW at 208/240 VAC (Leviton page)
  • Hardwired only; 60 A breaker; L1, L2 and ground, bottom feed
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; My Leviton setup mode in the manual
  • SAE J1772 connector on an 18 ft cable
  • NEMA Type 3R enclosure; -30 to 50 C operating (Leviton page)
  • Warranty: 2-year limited to the original purchaser

Strengths

  • Wi-Fi and My Leviton setup mode are documented in Leviton's own manual
  • Leviton and the manual agree on 48 A output with a 60 A breaker
  • Ships with a wall bracket, mounting screws and RFID cards per the manual

Caveats

  • Listing's detail table gives 208 volts and a 2 A current rating, contradicting itself
  • RFID access control cannot be turned off once the admin card activates it
  • Hardwired only, so an electrician and a dedicated 60 A circuit are required

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Read the full Leviton EV Series Smart Home Level 2 EV Charger with Wi-Fi, 48 A, Hardwired, J1772 (EV48W) guide

How to choose between them

Choose the Leviton EV Series Level 2 EV Charger, 48 A, Hardwired, J1772 (EV480) if your situation matches: A hardwired 48 A home or shared charger where a 60 A circuit is available. Its main caveat: RFID access control cannot be turned off once the admin card activates it.

Choose the Leviton EV Series Smart Home Level 2 EV Charger with Wi-Fi, 48 A, Hardwired, J1772 (EV48W) if your situation matches: A hardwired 48 A home charger you want to schedule from the My Leviton app. Its main caveat: Listing's detail table gives 208 volts and a 2 A current rating, contradicting itself.

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

Primary sources

  1. Leviton EV480 product page Source for Leviton EV Series Level 2 EV Charger, 48 A, Hardwired, J1772 (EV480)
  2. Leviton EV Series Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Manual PK-A3429-10-00-6A (PDF) Source for Leviton EV Series Level 2 EV Charger, 48 A, Hardwired, J1772 (EV480) and Leviton EV Series Smart Home Level 2 EV Charger with Wi-Fi, 48 A, Hardwired, J1772 (EV48W)
  3. Leviton EV48W product page Source for Leviton EV Series Smart Home Level 2 EV Charger with Wi-Fi, 48 A, Hardwired, J1772 (EV48W)

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