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The Best EV Chargers Of 2024
The Best EV Chargers of 2025
There are a lot of people out there who want to tell you which electric vehicle charger to buy, but none of them put the units through the torture tests that I do– including baking them in 120° heat, freezing them to -5° for 24 hours, running over them with cars, dunking them in buckets of water, and blasting them with a garden hose. I do all that so I can identify the faults with these units, allowing you to make an informed decision on which electric vehicle charger is right for you.
However, before I share the list of what I consider to be the best EV chargers of 2024, I want to remind you that there is no one best charger for everyone. I conduct these comprehensive reviews so that people can see all the important details and make an informed purchasing decision. I’m just going to list the seven best chargers in no particular order without crowning one king, since these are all really at the upper echelon of electric vehicle charging equipment and you can’t go wrong with any one of them.
Check out the links below to read or view the full reviews of each of these units, and then decide which EV charging station is best for your needs! You can also check out all of my review articles or a quick EV charger comparison guide.
(All prices are current as of the posting of this article)
There are a lot of people out there who want to tell you which electric vehicle charger to buy, but none of them put the units through the torture tests that I do– including baking them in 120° heat, freezing them to -5° for 24 hours, running over them with cars, dunking them in buckets of water, and blasting them with a garden hose. I do all that so I can identify the faults with these units, allowing you to make an informed decision on which electric vehicle charger is right for you.
However, before I share the list of what I consider to be the best EV chargers of 2024, I want to remind you that there is no one best charger for everyone. I conduct these comprehensive reviews so that people can see all the important details and make an informed purchasing decision. I’m just going to list the seven best chargers in no particular order without crowning one king, since these are all really at the upper echelon of electric vehicle charging equipment and you can’t go wrong with any one of them.
Check out the links below to read or view the full reviews of each of these units, and then decide which EV charging station is best for your needs! You can also check out all of my review articles or a quick EV charger comparison guide.
(All prices are current as of the posting of this article)
The Best EV Chargers of 2025
Emporia 48-amp
4.2 / 5 stars
Key Specs of the Emporia 48-Amp
- Charger: AC Level 2
- AC Connector: Type 1 (SAE J1772)
- Power Input: Hardwired, NEMA 14-50 plug
- Rated Current: 48A
- Adjustable Current: 6-48A
- Maximum Power: 11.5 kW
- Dimensions (without cable): 12.6″ x 9″ x 3.4″
- Cable length: 24 feet
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi
- Safety Certified: Yes
The Emporia 48-amp EV charger is one of my perennial favorites and my top choice in 2023 for a high-powered electric vehicle charger. Priced at only $399 (at the time of writing), it’s one of the least expensive 48-amp Wi-Fi connected smart chargers on the market. With an adjustable current from 12 to 48 amps, a J1772 or NACS connector, the ability to use as a NEMA 14-50 plug-in or hardwired unit, and a 24-foot cable, it offers a lot of charging flexibility. The Emporia 48-amp is safety-certified, UL-certified, and comes with a NEMA-4 enclosure for maximum protection from the elements. Its 3-year warranty is also one of the best in the industry.
After going through my extensive tests, the Emporia 48-amp EV charger scored a total of 84 points out of 100 on my ChargerRater chart, and I consider it one of the best chargers I’ve ever scored on State of Charge.
ChargePoint Home Flex
4.3 / 5 stars
Key Specs of the ChargePoint Home Flex
- Charger: AC Level 2
- AC Connector: Type 1 (SAE J1772)
- Power Input: Hardwired, NEMA 6-50 plug, NEMA 14-50 plug
- Rated Current: 50A
- Adjustable Current: 16-50A
- Maximum Power: 12 kW
- Dimensions (without cable): 11.19″ x 7.06″ x 5.2″
- Cable length: 23 feet
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi
- Safety Certified: Yes
The next on the list is the ChargePoint Home Flex EV charger, a powerful 50-amp EVSE that can be used as a plug-in or hardwired unit. The plug-in version comes with either a NEMA 14-50 or 6-50 plug at $549, while the hardwired configuration can be purchased for $599. This powerful EVSE can charge anywhere from 16 to 50 amps, comes with either a J1772 or NACS connector, and has a 23-foot cable. The ChargePoint Home Flex is a Wi-Fi-connected smart charger that is also safety-certified, UL-certified, and comes with a NEMA-3 enclosure for protection against most inclement weather. It’s also another EV charger boasting a 3-year warranty.
The ChargePoint Home Flex scored well over the course of my testing gauntlet, coming away with a final score of 86 points out of 100.
Tesla Universal Wall Connector
4.35 / 5 stars
Key Specs of the Tesla Universal Wall Connector
- Charger: AC Level 2
- AC Connector: Type 1 (SAE J1772), Tesla
- Power Input: Hardwired
- Rated Current: 48A
- Adjustable Current: 12 – 48A
- Maximum Power: 11.5 kW
- Dimensions (without cable): 13.75″ x 6.0″ x 5.75″
- Cable length: 24 feet
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi
- Safety Certified: Yes
A newcomer to my “Best of” series, the Tesla Universal Wall Connector first arrived on the EVSE scene last year. This hardwired 48-amp EV charger costs $620. The power can be adjusted between 12 and 48 amps, and the unit comes with a 24-foot cable and both a J1772 and NACS connector. The Tesla Universal Wall Connector is another Wi-Fi-connected smart charger that is safety-certified, Energy Star-certified, and protected by a NEMA-3 enclosure against the elements. It even comes with a 4-year warranty.
After extensive testing, the Tesla Universal Wall Connector earned a final score of 87 points out of 100 from my ChargerRater.
Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48-Amp
4.05 / 5 stars
Key Specs of the Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48-Amp
- Charger: AC Level 2
- AC Connector: Type 1 (SAE J1772)
- Power Input: Hardwired, NEMA 14-50 plug
- Rated Current: 48A
- Adjustable Current: 6-48A
- Maximum Power: 11.5 kW
- Dimensions (without cable): 7.8″ x 7.9″ x 3.9″
- Cable length: 25 feet
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Safety Certified: Yes
Another notable EV charger for my “Best of 2024” list is the WallBox Pulsar Plus 48-amp EVSE. This compact charging station is available in either NEMA 14-50 plug-in or hardwired versions for $699. The unit features adjustable power ranging from 6 to 48 amps, a 25-foot cable, and a J1772 connector. The WallBox Pulsar Plus 48-amp has both Wi-Fi connectivity and power sharing options, safety certification, an Energy Star rating, and a NEMA-4 enclosure to protect against the harshest weather. The Wallbox comes with a 3-year warranty and is even made right here in the USA.
The Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48 breezed through my testing, earning a final score of 81 points out of 100 on the updated ChargerRater.
Autel MaxiCharger Lite 50
4.15 / 5 stars
Key Specs of the Autel MaxiCharger Lite 50
- Charger: AC Level 2
- AC Connector: Type 1 (SAE J1772)
- Power Input: Hardwired, NEMA 14-50 plug
- Rated Current: 50A
- Adjustable Current: 6-50A
- Maximum Power: 12 kW
- Dimensions (without cable): 12.6″ x 9″ x 3.4″
- Cable length: 25 feet
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi
- Safety Certified: Yes
Then we come to the Autel MaxiCharger Lite 50-amp. Coming from a series with numerous variants tailored to your needs, this particular model costs $569 for either a NEMA 14-50 plug-in or a hardwired version. With adjustable power settings from 6 to 50 amps, a 24-foot charging cable, and a J1772 connector, the MaxiCharger is ready to deliver the energy you need. The Autel MaxiCharger Lite 50-amp comes with Wi-Fi-connected smart features, safety certification, an Energy Star rating, and a durable NEMA-4 enclosure, in addition to a 3-year warranty.
Earning itself a place on my “Best of 2024” list with a ChargerRater score of 83 out of 100 points, the Autel MaxiCharger Lite 50-amp is definitely an EVSE I would recommend.
EVIQO Evipower
4.2 / 5 stars
Key Specs of the EVIQO Evipower
- Charger: AC Level 2
- AC Connector: Type 1 (SAE J1772)
- Power Input: Hardwired, NEMA 14-50 plug
- Rated Current: 48A
- Adjustable Current: 16 – 48A
- Maximum Power: 11.5 kW
- Dimensions (without cable): 9.45″W x 9.45″H x 4″D
- Cable length: 25 feet
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Safety Certified: Yes
One surprise addition to this list is the EVIQO Evipower, a brand-new unit that entered the market this year. This affordable 48-amp smart charger is priced at $399, and is available as either a NEMA 14-50 plug-in or a hardwired version. Users can adjust the power between 16 and 48 amps, and the unit comes with a 25-foot charging cable and J1772 connector. The EVIQO Evipower boasts a variety of smart features, including a Wi-Fi connection, safety certification, Energy Star certification, and an IP66-rated enclosure equivalent to the NEMA-4. This EVSE comes with a 2-year warranty.
After putting the EVIQO Evipower through my challenging assortment of tests, this EV charging station earned a final score of 84 points out of 100 on my ChargerRater.
Grizzl-E Smart
4.3 / 5 stars
Key Specs of the Grizzl-E Smart
- Charger: AC Level 2
- AC Connector: Type 1 (SAE J1772)
- Power Input: Hardwired, NEMA 6-50 plug, NEMA 14-50 plug
- Rated Current: 40A
- Adjustable Current: 16 – 40A
- Maximum Power: 10 kW
- Dimensions (without cable): 10.25″ x 6.25″ x 3.75″
- Cable length: 24 feet
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi
- Safety Certified: Yes
Last but not least on my list of the best EV chargers of 2024 is the Grizzl-E Smart. This EVSE is the only 40-amp charger to make this list, but that’s mainly because most people won’t miss the extra eight amps– especially when this smart unit costs only $395. The Smart features adjustable power between 16 and 40 amps, a 24-foot charging cable, and a J1772 connector for easy charging. The Grizzl-E Smart accesses smart features via a Wi-Fi connection, features safety certification, Energy Star certification, and an IP67-rated enclosure similar to a NEMA-6 (one of the most rugged cases available on the EV market). In addition, the Smart comes standard with a 3-year warranty, though a 5-year warranty is available for an extra $100.
The Grizzl-E Smart scored well on the ChargerRater, coming home with a total of 86 points out of 100 and securing a place on my recommended list.