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FLO Home X6 EV Charging Station Review
A Canadian-built charging station that's built to endure.
Table of Contents:
Flo has been selling residential and commercial electric vehicle charging equipment since around 2016. I've used and reviewed their first-generation home units –the X5 and G5– and found them to be extremely high-quality and very durable. They should be, because they were priced at the upper end of the market for home electric vehicle chargers.
But in 2024, Flo came out with a new line of electric vehicle chargers. There are more options, better specifications, more features, and lower pricing, so I decided to take a look at the entire new lineup of Flo home chargers and give them a thorough review, starting with the Home X6.
Misses
- High price
- Prefer gen1 connector
- OCPP-locked
Upon opening the box, the FLO Home X6 comes with the unit's body, a mounting bracket, a 25-foot charging cable with your connector of choice, a quick installation guide, and a card with a pairing code to connect to FLO's app. It also comes with a template for daisy-chaining units together, a security bit and a screw to attach the body of the unit to its wall mounting plate, and a mounting bracket and body cover in case you wish to (optionally) remote mount the removable connector holster. The body of the unit is made almost entirely of cast aluminum for added durability, outside of the top, which is made of thermoplastic.
Since the unit is pretty heavy, you will want to make sure it is securely fastened to the wall—preferably to a wood or aluminum stud, since you will be yanking on the cable every now and then. There are 9 separate holes that can be used for this. Once the bracket is in place, the unit can be hooked on top, where it sits nicely. Then you’ll need to add the security screw with its special bit to keep the entire thing in place. Once that’s done, you’ll need to set the power output with the Flo X6’s internal dip switches (check out the process here), then it’s time to power it up.
If you’ve got the plug-in version of the unit, just connect the power cable to your NEMA 14-50 outlet and you should be good to go. If you’ve got the hardwired version, you’ll need to complete a little electrical work to get everything situated. Check out this portion of my video for a detailed walkthrough of the process.
As hardwiring can be complicated (and even dangerous should mistakes be made), I always suggest that folks have their hardwired charging stations installed professionally to reduce the possibility of a serious electrical failure. I personally recommend my YouTube channel sponsor Qmerit for this kind of job. As North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies, you can count on them to get the job done right.
All three of Flo's new chargers are Wi-Fi-connected smart chargers which you can pair with the Flo app. Start out by downloading the app from the app store of your choice, and once you’ve got it open, click on the plus sign in the upper right-hand corner to add a charger. Once you’re in there, you select the model that you have, then you check to see that the green light on the unit is lit (indicating that the unit is powered). Then you’ll need to give the app permission to use your camera so you can scan the QR code from the sheet with pairing instructions. From there, enter your personal information and Wi-Fi details.
Next up comes the actual pairing: hold the connector’s release button for about 10 seconds so that the unit’s green light changes to a blinking orange. Once the color changes, you can release the button while the app finalizes the pairing. From there, you should have full access to the app’s features.
The FLO Home X6 is a high-powered 50-amp unit with a power output of up to 12 kilowatts at a variable 6 to 50-amp rate. The X6 can also be daisy-chained with other units on the same circuit, making it an excellent option for multi-car households. Since it’s a Wi-Fi-connected smart charger, you’ll be able to access a variety of settings and charging data from the Flo app.
This unit can be purchased with either a J1772 or an NACS connector. The X6 also has a connector holster (either integrated or remote) and a cable management system for easy cable storage.
Key Specs of the FLO Home X6
- Charger: AC Level 2
- AC Connector: SAE J1772, NACS
- Power Input: Hardwired, NEMA 14-50 plug
- Rated Current: 50 Amps
- Adjustable Current: 6 – 50 Amps
- Maximum Power: 12 kW
- Dimensions (without cable): 16" x 8.25" x 7.5"
- Cable length: 25 ft
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi
- Safety Certified: Yes
Testing
I wouldn’t consider this a complete review if I didn’t put the EV charger through some sort of testing process that mimics the situations one might experience during everyday use. It may seem a little overkill, but I know that EV charging stations aren't inexpensive, and no one wants to find out the hard way that the EVSE they just bought is a dud. So how did the Flow Home X6 stack up to other EV charging stations that I've reviewed?
The Cable Deep Freeze Test
In order to see how an EVSE performs in really cold weather, I put it through what I call the Cable Deep Freeze Test. Obviously, not everyone will have to worry about these kinds of temperatures, but cable flexibility could make a huge difference in the charging experience of someone who lives farther north. The Flo X6 went into a commercial ice cream freezer for 24 hours, and when I pulled it out, the temperature measured at -14° F (-25.6° C). After mounting it to the wall, I found the cable to be a little stuff, but I had no trouble unwinding it and hanging it up in larger loops—in part because it’s so thin. Proving to be extremely flexible, I ended up giving the Flo X6 a passing grade on this test.
The Cold Connector Drop Test
While I've still got the cable iced up and handy, I like to move right on to the Drop Test, where I check a connector's durability by dropping it five times from around waist height to the concrete floor of my garage. The hardy connector passed well, only getting a few small chips from the plastic where I dropped it on the edge. I consider that a pass as well.
The Extreme Heat Test
Since some people live in areas where intense heat is more of an issue than the cold, I created this test to see how a unit will handle potential overheating. I put the Flo Home X6 in front of a heat lamp for two hours until its temperature reached 125° F (51.7° C), then plugged the unit into my Rivian R1S for another 2 hours of charging at max power. The X6 did indeed charge at its full rate for the entire time without derating, shutting off, or suffering any other failures, in spite of reaching a temperature of 145° F (62.8° C). That’s another passing grade.
The Automatic Restart Test
This test checks to see if an EV charging station will start charging a vehicle again after suffering a power interruption. I’ve noticed that some chargers remain in a fault state and don’t re-engage the vehicle to continue charging. That can be an issue if you wake up to find that your car hasn’t charged, even though the power went out for about a minute. I imitated a power outage by flipping off the circuit breaker while charging my Ford Lightning; while it did take a few minutes longer to resume charging than I usually see, the X6 did do the job. This earned it a pass on this test.
Overall, I gave the FLO Home X6 a final score of 4.15 stars. It's a great charger for those who want a refined, solidly built charger by a company that’s proven itself dedicated to improving its products over the years.
The smart FLO Home X6 is currently available for $899.00 on Flo’s website (as of January 21, 2026). Check out my full review in the video above, and let me know what you think in the comments below.
FLO Home X6 EV Charging Station Review
A Canadian-built charging station that's built to endure.
Table of Contents:
Flo has been selling residential and commercial electric vehicle charging equipment since around 2016. I've used and reviewed their first-generation home units –the X5 and G5– and found them to be extremely high-quality and very durable. They should be, because they were priced at the upper end of the market for home electric vehicle chargers.
But in 2024, Flo came out with a new line of electric vehicle chargers. There are more options, better specifications, more features, and lower pricing, so I decided to take a look at the entire new lineup of Flo home chargers and give them a thorough review, starting with the Home X6.
Misses
- High price
- Prefer gen1 connector
- OCPP-locked
Upon opening the box, the FLO Home X6 comes with the unit's body, a mounting bracket, a 25-foot charging cable with your connector of choice, a quick installation guide, and a card with a pairing code to connect to FLO's app. It also comes with a template for daisy-chaining units together, a security bit and a screw to attach the body of the unit to its wall mounting plate, and a mounting bracket and body cover in case you wish to (optionally) remote mount the removable connector holster. The body of the unit is made almost entirely of cast aluminum for added durability, outside of the top, which is made of thermoplastic.
Since the unit is pretty heavy, you will want to make sure it is securely fastened to the wall—preferably to a wood or aluminum stud, since you will be yanking on the cable every now and then. There are 9 separate holes that can be used for this. Once the bracket is in place, the unit can be hooked on top, where it sits nicely. Then you’ll need to add the security screw with its special bit to keep the entire thing in place. Once that’s done, you’ll need to set the power output with the Flo X6’s internal dip switches (check out the process here), then it’s time to power it up.
If you’ve got the plug-in version of the unit, just connect the power cable to your NEMA 14-50 outlet and you should be good to go. If you’ve got the hardwired version, you’ll need to complete a little electrical work to get everything situated. Check out this portion of my video for a detailed walkthrough of the process.
As hardwiring can be complicated (and even dangerous should mistakes be made), I always suggest that folks have their hardwired charging stations installed professionally to reduce the possibility of a serious electrical failure. I personally recommend my YouTube channel sponsor Qmerit for this kind of job. As North America’s leading provider of installation services for EV charging, home energy storage, and other electrification technologies, you can count on them to get the job done right.
All three of Flo's new chargers are Wi-Fi-connected smart chargers which you can pair with the Flo app. Start out by downloading the app from the app store of your choice, and once you’ve got it open, click on the plus sign in the upper right-hand corner to add a charger. Once you’re in there, you select the model that you have, then you check to see that the green light on the unit is lit (indicating that the unit is powered). Then you’ll need to give the app permission to use your camera so you can scan the QR code from the sheet with pairing instructions. From there, enter your personal information and Wi-Fi details.
Next up comes the actual pairing: hold the connector’s release button for about 10 seconds so that the unit’s green light changes to a blinking orange. Once the color changes, you can release the button while the app finalizes the pairing. From there, you should have full access to the app’s features.
Key Specs of the FLO Home X6
- Charger: AC Level 2
- AC Connector: SAE J1772, NACS
- Power Input: Hardwired, NEMA 14-50 plug
- Rated Current: 50 Amps
- Adjustable Current: 6 – 50 Amps
- Maximum Power: 12 kW
- Dimensions (without cable): 16" x 8.25" x 7.5"
- Cable length: 25 ft
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi
- Safety Certified: Yes
The FLO Home X6 is a high-powered 50-amp unit with a power output of up to 12 kilowatts at a variable 6 to 50-amp rate. The X6 can also be daisy-chained with other units on the same circuit, making it an excellent option for multi-car households. Since it’s a Wi-Fi-connected smart charger, you’ll be able to access a variety of settings and charging data from the Flo app.
This unit can be purchased with either a J1772 or an NACS connector. The X6 also has a connector holster (either integrated or remote) and a cable management system for easy cable storage.
Testing
I wouldn’t consider this a complete review if I didn’t put the EV charger through some sort of testing process that mimics the situations one might experience during everyday use. It may seem a little overkill, but I know that EV charging stations aren't inexpensive, and no one wants to find out the hard way that the EVSE they just bought is a dud. So how did the Flow Home X6 stack up to other EV charging stations that I've reviewed?
The Cable Deep Freeze Test
In order to see how an EVSE performs in really cold weather, I put it through what I call the Cable Deep Freeze Test. Obviously, not everyone will have to worry about these kinds of temperatures, but cable flexibility could make a huge difference in the charging experience of someone who lives farther north. The Flo X6 went into a commercial ice cream freezer for 24 hours, and when I pulled it out, the temperature measured at -14° F (-25.6° C). After mounting it to the wall, I found the cable to be a little stuff, but I had no trouble unwinding it and hanging it up in larger loops—in part because it’s so thin. Proving to be extremely flexible, I ended up giving the Flo X6 a passing grade on this test.
The Cold Connector Drop Test
While I've still got the cable iced up and handy, I like to move right on to the Drop Test, where I check a connector's durability by dropping it five times from around waist height to the concrete floor of my garage. The hardy connector passed well, only getting a few small chips from the plastic where I dropped it on the edge. I consider that a pass as well.
The Extreme Heat Test
Since some people live in areas where intense heat is more of an issue than the cold, I created this test to see how a unit will handle potential overheating. I put the Flo Home X6 in front of a heat lamp for two hours until its temperature reached 125° F (51.7° C), then plugged the unit into my Rivian R1S for another 2 hours of charging at max power. The X6 did indeed charge at its full rate for the entire time without derating, shutting off, or suffering any other failures, in spite of reaching a temperature of 145° F (62.8° C). That’s another passing grade.
The Automatic Restart Test
This test checks to see if an EV charging station will start charging a vehicle again after suffering a power interruption. I’ve noticed that some chargers remain in a fault state and don’t re-engage the vehicle to continue charging. That can be an issue if you wake up to find that your car hasn’t charged, even though the power went out for about a minute. I imitated a power outage by flipping off the circuit breaker while charging my Ford Lightning; while it did take a few minutes longer to resume charging than I usually see, the X6 did do the job. This earned it a pass on this test.
Overall, I gave the FLO Home X6 a final score of 4.15 stars. It's a great charger for those who want a refined, solidly built charger by a company that’s proven itself dedicated to improving its products over the years.
The smart FLO Home X6 is currently available for $899.00 on Flo’s website (as of January 21, 2026). Check out my full review in the video above, and let me know what you think in the comments below.
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