Best for: Homes that might otherwise need a panel upgrade
Standout: Built-in load management with an included energy monitor
Watch out: Extra install work for the Vue monitor
Not for: Anyone wanting a plug-and-go basic charger
The Emporia Pro is a 48A Level 2 EV charger that comes with an Emporia Vue energy monitor. Its PowerSmart feature watches your home’s total load and charges as fast as your panel allows, which can avoid a panel upgrade. It sells for about $550 to $650.
What you need before you buy
A 240V circuit: a 50A circuit with a NEMA 14-50 outlet (40A charging) or a 60A hardwired circuit (48A).
An electrician to fit the circuit and the Vue monitor in your panel.
Wi-Fi at the charger for app features.
How fast it charges
At 48A it adds roughly 40 to 45 miles of range per hour for most EVs, enough to refill a typical daily commute in a couple of hours.
How I researched this: Emporia’s Pro charger product page and specs, the Amazon listing, and a video review from Papa Knows Stuff. Prices checked October 30, 2026.
Emporia Pro Level 2 EV Charger (PowerSmart)
The Emporia Pro charges at up to 48A and uses an included energy monitor to avoid overloading your panel. Here is who it suits.
Product Brand:
Emporia
Editor's Rating: 4.5
Pros
Up to 48A (11.5kW) when hardwired
PowerSmart uses the included Emporia Vue monitor to charge as fast as your panel allows, often avoiding a panel upgrade
Schedules, off-peak charging and live usage in the Emporia app
Plug-in (NEMA 14-50) or hardwired install
25 ft J1772 cable
Cons
Costs more than the basic Emporia charger
The Vue monitor adds panel install work
48A needs a hardwired 60A circuit
Tesla owners need a J1772-to-NACS adapter
Specs
Max output
48A (11.5kW) hardwired; 40A on a NEMA 14-50 plug
Voltage
240V
Connector
J1772, 25 ft cable
Load management
PowerSmart with included Emporia Vue energy monitor
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
App
Emporia app (schedules, rates, usage)
Install
NEMA 14-50 plug or hardwired
Rated for indoor and outdoor use
Verdict
The Emporia Pro is the smart pick if your panel is close to full: its PowerSmart load management can save you a costly service upgrade. If your panel has plenty of room, the ChargePoint Home Flex or a simpler charger costs less for the same speed.
