Plugin
• Very easy to install by mounting the station to the wall and plugging into a NEMA rated outlet (for the stations we show you below, usually a 6-50/14-50 outlet, I.E. connected to a 50 Amp dedicated circuit, but check specific manufactures instructions on required plug)
• Can unplug from the outlet take with you. Not a permanent fixture in nature and allows flexibility to be mobile when needed
• Not rated for the outdoors
• Costs a bit more to buy relative to hardwire station, (but your install can be less if you have an existing NEMA rated outlet)
Product
Rating On Amazon
Availability on Prime
Price
Dimensions
( W x H x D Inches)
Cord Management
Connectivity
Warrenty
Weight
(Lbs)
Cord Lenght
(Feet)
Programable
Power Speifications
UL Certification
Miscellaneous Features
41 Reviews
13 x 12 x 8
Cable Hanger
No
3 Years
20
25
No
30 AMP, 240 Volt
UL Certified
Preferred charging partner of Nissan, Ford, Fiat, Mitsubishi, Kia, and Volvo
171 Review(s)
7 x 11.2 x 5
Cord Rest on Top of Unit
Yes
3 Years
~8
18
Yes, Via Smartphone
32 Amp, 240 Volt
UL Certified
Mobile App, Overair Software Updates, Connects to Nest
94 Review(s)
9 x 19.7 x 5.3
Cord rests on top of unit, comes with connector holster
No
3 Years
13.5
25
No
32 Amp 240 Volt
UL Certified
Lockable Connector; Lock & Keys Included; Made in USA; Higher power at 40 Amps
182 Review(s)
10 x 6 x 3
Cord rests on top of unit, comes with connector holster
Yes
3 Years
20
24
Yes, Via Smartphone
40 Amp, 240 Volt
No
Higher power at 40 Amps; Voice control management via Alexa, charge scheduling/timing, energy metering, WiFi connectivity, notifications, smartphone app, etc.
275 Review(s)
20.5 x 18 x 15
Cord rests on top of unit
No
3 Years
14.5
20
Charge delay button, 2,4,6,8 hours
30 Amp, 240 Volt
UL Certified
Status indicating LED Halo
Hardwire
• A permanent install, where you run the hardwire conduit right into the unit
• Can be slightly less to buy than a plugin station but usually a costlier installation
• Usually rated to be placed in an outdoor environment
Product
Rating On Amazon
Availability on Prime
Price
Dimensions
W x H D
Inches
Cord
Management
Connectivity
Warrenty
Weight
(Lbs)
Cord Lenght
(Feet)
Programable
Power Specfications
UL Certification
Miscellaneous Features
23 Review(s)
12x8x12
Cable Hanger
No
3 Years
19
15
No
30 Amp, 240 Volt
UL Certified
Preferred charging partner of Nissan, Ford, Fiat, Mitsubishi, Kia, and Volvo
34 Review(s)
13.8x15.7x5.0
Cable Hanger
No
1 Year
15.4
18
Yes
Built-in timer delay buttons
30 AMP, 240 Volt
UL Certified
$100 bonus credit to Blink Network Chargers
171 Review(s)
7x11.2x5
Cord Rest on Top of Unit
Yes
3 Years
~8
18
Yes,
Via Smartphone
32 Amp, 240 Volt
UL Certified
Mobile App, Overair Software Updates, Connects to Nest
5 Review(s)
10x6x3.5
Cord rests on top of unit, comes with connector holster
Yes
3 Years
21
24
Yes,
Via Smartphone
75 Amp, 240 Volt
No
High Power 75 Amp; Voice control management via Alexa, charge scheduling/timing, energy metering, WiFi connectivity, notifications, smartphone app, etc.
3 Review(s)
10.2x4x12.6
Cord rests on top of unit
No
2 Years
23.2
25
No
40 Amp, 240 Volt
No
Higher power at 40 Amps; Integrated on/off switch to minimize standby power
106 Review(s)
14.5x16x6.5
Cord rests on top of unit
No
3 Years
12.5
14
Yes,
Charge delay button, 2,4,6,8 hours
30 AMP, 240 Volt
UL Certified
Status indicating LED Halo
58 Review(s)
11.25x12x6.38
Cord rests on top of unit
No
3 Years
19.4
No
No
30 Amp, 240 Volt
UL Certified
Ability to de-rate the unit's voltage and amperage based on the application;
Green charging light illuminates to signal that vehicle is charging, switching to red in the event of a fault
114 Review(s)
12.7x9.5x4.4
Cable Hanger
No
18 Months
18.6
18
No
30 Amp, 208, 240 Volt
UL Certified
Free custom skin — over 600 designs or create your own, User-friendly, segmented LED display shows if the vehicle is charging and for how long it has charged
With so many different chargers out there, the team here at EVSpace realized we need to make a basic product guide for the average consumer looking to buy a home EV charging station.
While we have some posts on what is Level 2 Charging or a basic guide to home EV charging stations, (both of those linked at the end of this article), we thought a comparison table of specific features would be best.
There are two tables above- one for Hardwire stations and one for Plugin stations.
We tried to start off and curate this list with some of the more common, 30+ Amp, main stream brands that have some reputation in the industry and can easily be purchased through your Amazon accounts. This is not meant to be a review of any for any of the stations, but we let you know what customers are thinking on Amazon for these product.
With the separate comparison tables above, one on plugin stations and one on hardwire stations, you will hopefully find this resource helpful, enjoy!
See here for our article on Level 2 Charging and an intro guide to purchasing a residential station for your home.
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