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Level 2 EV charger comparison chart

Every charger we track, side by side. Click any column to sort by it. Covers 11 chargers from Autel, ChargePoint, EVIQO, Emporia, Grizzl-E, Lectron, Tesla, Wallbox.

Level 2 EV chargers, sorted by Guide score (click headers to re-sort)
Model Score Max amps Max kW Cable Connector Install Price tier Buy
Tesla Universal Wall Connector 9.2 48 A 11.5 kW 24 ft NACS + J1772 Hardwired Price tier: Premium, $550–$750 Check price of the Tesla Universal Wall Connector on Amazon
ChargePoint Home Flex 9.0 50 A 12 kW 23 ft J1772 Hardwired or NEMA 14-50 plug Price tier: Mid-range, $350–$550 Check price of the ChargePoint Home Flex on Amazon
Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) 8.9 48 A 11.5 kW 24 ft NACS Hardwired Price tier: Mid-range, $350–$550 Check price of the Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) on Amazon
Emporia Pro EV Charger 8.8 48 A 11.5 kW 25 ft J1772 Hardwired or NEMA 14-50 plug Price tier: Premium, $550–$750 Check price of the Emporia Pro EV Charger on Amazon
Grizzl-E Ultimate 48A 8.7 48 A 11.5 kW 25 ft J1772 Hardwired Price tier: Mid-range, $350–$550 Check price of the Grizzl-E Ultimate 48A on Amazon
Autel MaxiCharger AC Home 8.7 50 A 12 kW 25 ft J1772 Hardwired or NEMA 14-50 plug Price tier: Mid-range, $350–$550 Check price of the Autel MaxiCharger AC Home on Amazon
EVIQO Level 2 EV Charger (Gen 2) 8.6 48 A 11.5 kW 25 ft J1772 Hardwired or NEMA 14-50 plug Price tier: Mid-range, $350–$550 Check price of the EVIQO Level 2 EV Charger (Gen 2) on Amazon
Grizzl-E Classic 8.4 40 A 9.6 kW 24 ft J1772 NEMA 14-50 plug Price tier: Budget, under $350 Check price of the Grizzl-E Classic on Amazon
Lectron V-BOX Pro 8.4 48 A 11.52 kW 16 ft J1772 Hardwired or NEMA 14-50 plug Price tier: Mid-range, $350–$550 Check price of the Lectron V-BOX Pro on Amazon
Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48A 8.4 48 A 11.5 kW 25 ft J1772 Hardwired Price tier: Premium, $550–$750 Check price of the Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48A on Amazon
Grizzl-E Duo 8.2 40 A 10 kW 24 ft J1772 NEMA 14-50 plug Price tier: Flagship, over $750 Check price of the Grizzl-E Duo on Amazon

Amperage and power are manufacturer ratings at 240 V. Prices are typical US street prices as of October 2026 and change often.

Power and value at a glance

Rated charging power by modelManufacturer ratings at 240 V. Miles-per-hour assumes ~3.2 mi/kWh efficiency.

Your car also caps the rate — most EVs accept 11.5 kW or less on AC. Run your numbers.

Power vs. priceEach dot is one model (max kW vs. typical street price). Up and to the right is more power; lower is cheaper.
Rated power (kW at 240 V)

Hover or tap a dot for details. Full numbers are in the comparison chart.

Highest-rated chargers

#1 · Top rated
  • 48 A · 11.5 kW
  • 24 ft cable
  • NACS + J1772
  • 48 A+

The most future-proof single-car charger for mixed or transitional households — any EV, no adapters to buy.

  • Only home charger with a factory-integrated NACS + J1772 connector
  • 48 A / 11.5 kW with power-sharing for multi-EV garages
  • Excellent Tesla app with scheduling and energy tracking
  • Hardwired only — needs an electrician, no plug-in option
Price tier: Premium, $550–$750 today's price on Amazon
#2 · Top rated
  • 50 A · 12 kW
  • 23 ft cable
  • J1772
  • 48 A+

The premium smart-charger pick for drivers who also use ChargePoint's public network — one app for home and road.

  • Fastest mainstream home charger: 50 A / 12 kW
  • Plug-in or hardwired — your choice at purchase
  • Same app as 274,000+ public ChargePoint stations
  • Premium price over simpler 48–50 A options
Price tier: Mid-range, $350–$550 today's price on Amazon
#3 · Top rated
  • 48 A · 11.5 kW
  • 24 ft cable
  • NACS
  • 48 A+

Tesla-only households that want the benchmark home charger at the lowest Tesla price.

  • 48 A / 11.5 kW — up to ~44 miles of range per hour
  • Slim, light 24 ft cable that's easy to handle
  • Power-sharing for two-Tesla garages
  • NACS only — J1772 cars need an aftermarket adapter
Price tier: Mid-range, $350–$550 today's price on Amazon
#4 · Top rated
  • 48 A · 11.5 kW
  • 25 ft cable
  • J1772
  • 48 A+

Homes with limited panel capacity — the included load management can deliver 48 A without a panel upgrade.

  • PowerSmart load management avoids costly panel upgrades
  • 48 A hardwired or 40 A plug-in — your choice
  • Solar-charging integration and peak-demand management
  • $599 isn't the cheapest 48 A smart charger
Price tier: Premium, $550–$750 today's price on Amazon
#5 · Top rated
  • 48 A · 11.5 kW
  • 25 ft cable
  • J1772
  • 48 A+

Buyers who want Grizzl-E's tank-like build quality with full smart features and a native NACS option, for less than Tesla/ChargePoint.

  • Tank-like cast-aluminum NEMA 4X enclosure
  • Full app: scheduling, energy stats, load balancing
  • J1772 or native NACS — your choice
  • Hardwired only
Price tier: Mid-range, $350–$550 today's price on Amazon
#6 · Top rated
  • 50 A · 12 kW
  • 25 ft cable
  • J1772
  • 48 A+

Feature-maximalists — the densest connectivity and smart-charging stack of any home charger here.

  • Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + Ethernet — best connectivity in class
  • Excellent app with TOU/off-peak optimization
  • 50 A / 12 kW max output
  • 50 A model is hardwired only
Price tier: Mid-range, $350–$550 today's price on Amazon

How to read this chart

Max amps / kW is the rated output at 240 V. 48 A / 11.5 kW is the sweet spot; 40 A / 9.6 kW is plenty for overnight charging. Our charge time calculator turns these into hours for your battery. Connector tells you which plug it ships with — NACS, J1772, or both. Install tells you whether it hardwires, plugs into a NEMA 14-50, or both. Our NACS vs J1772 explainer and hardwired vs plug-in guide cover the trade-offs.

FAQ

Which Level 2 EV charger has the best specs in 2026?
By our research-based score, the Tesla Universal Wall Connector currently ranks highest (9.2/10). The best charger for you depends on your panel capacity, connector needs, and install type — sort the table by the spec that matters most for your garage.
What do the amps and kW ratings mean?
Amps × 240 volts = watts. A 48-amp charger delivers 11.5 kW, adding roughly 35–44 miles of range per hour. A 40-amp charger delivers 9.6 kW (~30 miles/hour). Your EV's onboard charger caps the actual rate.
NACS or J1772 — which connector should I choose?
NACS for Teslas and 2025+ EVs (native NACS ports); J1772 for older non-Tesla EVs. Dual-connector chargers like the Tesla Universal Wall Connector handle both. See our NACS vs J1772 explainer.