Smart EV Chargers

Enphase IQ EV Charger 2

4.3$750–$850

The Enphase IQ EV Charger 2 charges at 40A and can run your car on your own Enphase solar. Here is who it is worth it for.

Lectron NEXUS 48A Tesla (NACS) EV Charger

4.3$420–$480

The Lectron NEXUS charges Teslas and NACS-port EVs at 48A with a native NACS plug, for less than most smart chargers. Here is who it suits.

Leviton EV40P Smart EV Charger

4.2$450–$550

The Leviton EV40P is a 40A plug-in Level 2 charger that works with the My Leviton app. Here is who it suits.

Emporia Pro Level 2 EV Charger

4.5$550–$650

The Emporia Pro charges at up to 48A and uses an included energy monitor to avoid overloading your panel. Here is who it suits.

ChargePoint Home Flex

4.3$499–$599

The ChargePoint Home Flex charges at up to 50A and uses its app to schedule charging for off-peak rates. Here's who it suits and how it compares.

Grizzl-E Classic

4.4$300–$400

The Grizzl-E Classic is a 40A Level 2 home charger in a metal case, with no app and no Wi-Fi: you plug in the car and it charges.

Wallbox Pulsar Plus

4.6$649–$799

The Wallbox Pulsar Plus is a small smart Level 2 charger, sold as a 40A plug-in model or a 48A hardwired model.

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VEVOR Level 2 Portable EV Charger

4.0$220–$255

Real Level 2 speed for a fraction of the price — plugs into a standard outlet, no electrician or hardwiring required.

Emporia Level 2 EV Charger

5.0$449–$479

A WiFi-smart 48A charger from the makers of a popular home energy monitor, built around real-time cost data and off-peak scheduling.

Autel MaxiCharger

4.4$375–$470

A 40A Level 2 charger that plugs into a NEMA 14-50 outlet, with app-adjustable output to match your circuit.

Buying guides 5

NACS vs. J1772: Which Plug Does Your Home Charger Need?

The EV charging industry is mid-transition on connector standards — here's what that actually means for buying a home charger.

Do You Need an Electrician to Install a Level 2 EV Charger?

Almost always yes for a hardwired unit — but a plug-in model can change the answer.

How Long Does It Actually Take to Charge an EV at Home?

The answer swings from over 24 hours to under 4, depending entirely on which outlet or charger you're using.

Hardwired or Portable? How to Actually Decide on an EV Charger

Hardwired or portable? Here's how to actually decide, based on installation cost, permanence, and whether you already have the right outlet.

Do You Actually Need a Level 2 Charger? A Simple Way to Figure It Out

Skip the guesswork. Here's how to tell whether your daily driving actually needs Level 2 speed — before you spend a dollar on a charger.