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Price: $399.00
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Award-winning Smart EV Charger
See why Emporia was chosen the #1 EV Charger by CarTalk, Car and Driver, InsideEVs, and MotorTrend (to name just a few).
Affordably charge your EV at home. The Emporia level 2 electric vehicle charger provides fast charging at a great price and was named the “Best Level 2 EV Charger” by State of Charge, Tom Moloughney 2024.
The charger comes with a 24-foot cable and can charge any electric vehicle up to 40 amps using either the SAE J1772 or Tesla-standard NACS connector. It can also handle up to 48 amps with hardwired installation.
Up to 9x Faster Charging Speed: The Emporia electric vehicle charger provides up to 46 miles/hour charging speed via hardwired connection (48 amp - up to 9x faster than a standard wall outlet) or up to 38 miles/hour via the NEMA plug (40 amp).
Versatile Installation Options: Preconfigured for NEMA Type 14-50P compliant with 2017 NEC Section 625.17 for up to 40A or convert to Hardwired for up to 48A. Professional installation recommended for optimal safety and performance.
Safety, Certification, and Peace of Mind: UL listed and ENERGY STAR certified, meeting stringent standards (NEC 625, SAE J1772, UL 817, UL 991, UL 2231, UL 2251, and UL 2594).
Get the Benefits of Smart Charging: Connect via 2.4 GHz WiFi to access real-time energy data and manage charging from your mobile device. Schedule charging sessions to optimize utility rates and performance.
Universal Compatibility: Equipped with a secure SAE J1772 connector, compatible with all EVs in North America, including Tesla, Chevrolet Bolt, VW ID 4, Nissan Leaf, Ford Mustang Mach-E, IONIQ 5/6, BMW i3, i4, iX, Audi, and Jeep Wrangler 4xe.
Reviewer: Christian
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The best value
Review: I researched many different types of Level 2 chargers and decided that this was the best bang for your buck. I was 100% right. I opted for the Nema 15-40 charger for it's flexibility. 40amps is plenty fast enough for my family and probably for most people, but if youre constantly on the go then maybe hardwiring is better to get closer to 48. We installed it on a 50A outlet as recommended by manufacturer. According to the app I'm actually getting between 38 and 39 amps (9.2kWh) which brought me from 50-80% in about 2 hours. For comparison with my Level 1, that I was using for a couple weeks prior, I was getting 1kWh on the 12A setting (120v). Very slow. 4-5 milers per hour. This is a welcome change.The app is extremely useful. Paired with the Hyundai Bluelink app, i can control and view everything about my charging experience (timelines, rates, cost etc). I particularly liked that it gives you your cost per kWh based on your location. My actual cost is 11 cents per kWh for off peak and 14 cents during peak. The app rated me at 13.5 cents which will give me a very accurate estimate of what to expect (probably a little high, which i actually prefer). The graphs are very cool to view (nerd) and seeing the consistency in charge delivery gives peace of mind.The charging cord is plenty long enough- if i wanted to pull it out of the garage and charge in my driveway I could. I ended up not installing the hangar for the charger because it sticks out so far into the garage but for those with larger garages or just 1 car it's a very useful addition.The EVSE itself is high quality and very durable. Installation was straightforward and it was paired with the app in 30 seconds (wifi required). Overall, it was the best value charger out there with fast homr delivery and a high charging rate. Some chargers that do the same as this one (or less) cost $100+ more and for what? Just happy to throw the Level 1 in the trunk and forget about it.
Reviewer: chuckp
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Easy to install and use - the app provides the cost per charge
Review: When I first purchased my EV I didn't plan to install a charger and figured the included 110V 15Amp charging would work for me. I don't drive that often and when I do it is not more than 100 miles and most often under 30. I plugged my charger into my garage refrigerator outlet which was a dedicated 20Amp circuit which only had the refrigerator on it. I was happy to see it worked fine without blowing the fuse. The down side of the 110 charger its slow. Good for about 3 - 4 mile of charge per hour. It was taking nearly 3 days to charge the car to 80%. After a few weeks I decided I needed something a bit faster and went with the Emporia.I did quite a bit of research before choosing the Emporia Smart Home Charger. Features, warranty and price were all considered. I installed a 50Amp breaker and NEMA 14-50 receptacle which supports 40 Amp charging. This way I can take the charger with me should I move. You really don't need to go with the hard wired 60Amp / 48 Amp charging circuit, because the 40 Amp can charge just about any vehicle from 10% to 80% in about 6 to 8 hours depending on battery size. If you don't have enough service, I have 200 Amp, then go with a 30 Amp breaker, which will still charge the vehicle overnight at about 5.8kW per hour. The Emporia App is easy to set up. I was able to connect to my Wi-Fi which is about 40 feet from my router in my laundry room. After connecting, it installed an update to the unit and I was ready to go. The App has many features, but I use the schedule charge and power calculation the most. I set it up to charge at 8PM, which is off peak. I can plug in the car anytime and it will wait till 8PM. The other feature is the charge history. This tells me how long it took to charge and how much power was consumed. There is a place to add your utility info, both manually at cost per kWh or in my case I selected my power company from a list and it automatically filled in the data, which I verified looking at my last statement. It cost me about $8 to charge from 10% to 80%. BTW, you should not charge to 100% on a regular basis as this can damage the life of the batteries. Charging to 100% is only recommended when planning a long trip. Likewise you should not drop bellow 10% before charging. This will vary by make and model. I am driving a BMW I5-M60, which has a 84kWh battery pack. It is advertised at 260 miles, which is not exactly accurate when you consider the usable range is 70%. My only minor issue with the App is my car is not listed in the device menu. I'm guessing they will add it at some point. This has no bearing on the use and operation of the unit.The unit took me less than 1 hour to install and set up once I completed adding the 50Amp breaker and outlet, which took 4 hours. I have a background in electrical engineering and plenty of experience working on electrical circuits. In my opinion, if you do not have the electrical experience, hire an electrician to add the circuit and outlet. You can then install the Emporia yourself and save a few bucks. It is literally "plug & play".Lastly, I found the unit to be of great quality, fit and finish. The 24 foot charging cable is heavy duty, yet easy to maneuver and hang up. I have had it for 6 weeks now and everything is great!Happy charging,chuckp
Reviewer: K. Noonan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Some initial problems but working great
Review: It can be hard wired but it was not designed for this. As another reviewer stated it has to be wired with a flexible conduit as the screws to attach the front cover insert from the rear. Very difficult to get at. Also there is very little room to work with stiff #6 AWG wire to get it into the terminals. I had to get a Baomain crimper and connectors as I was unable to get the bare wires into the clamps. Hardwiring does allow you to go to 48 amps on a 60 amp breaker but the increase from 40 amps using the plug is probably not worth the effort. If you're a DIYer who has done any wiring you can do this alone. Hard wired I do get the full 11.5 KW so charging is quick.The first time I used it, it worked fine. The second time it stopped charging after an hour. I unplugged it then reconnected it and it finished the charge. The third time it wouldn't charge at all. I called their tech support and the tech connected to it over the internet. His first effort was to upgrade the firmware, which took less than a minute. It's worked perfectly since.The app works great. Easy to set up and configure. Very versatile as to monitoring charging. You can enter your rate per kWh and it will tell you the cost for all your electricity used. I live in an area with a very low off peak rate (5.15¢/ kWh) so it costs me 1.5¢/mile to operate my Ioniq 6. Very happy with this unit and really appreciate the lower price compared to other brands.
Reviewer: Matthew T.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great home charger
Review: Overall awesome!! Does the job! The app is a little goofy, so rely on your car app to decide whatâs going on, but nicely made, our electrician installed it easily, and everything is working perfectly!!Great bang for the buck over many of the other options!!
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Easy to install, level 2 charges 24 mi battery in 2 hours or less
Review: Works quickly to charge at level 2, app is easy to use and set up to best manage your charging needs. Unit stays cool during charging. Very pleased with the charging ability and function of the unit.
Reviewer: Chabs
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: After reading and watching multiple reviews online I decided to buy the Emporia. Iâve had it for 2 weeks now and it works fine no issues at all. First I like the look of it but most importantly itâs well built, good quality, installation options (NEMA14-50 or Hardwired), easy to install, up to 48A, good price and the app is super easy to use. I had it installed hardwired by my electrician to get the maximum amperage from my charger. The amperage can easily be adjusted using the app from 12A to 48A by 4A increments depending on your circuit breaker. Connecting my Charger to my wifi literally took seconds. Compared to other chargers this charger gives you more charging amps at an excellent price. Also, if you loose power during the night and power comes back this Emporia will restart automatically charging your car which is not the case with some other brands that need to be reprogrammed and restarted. So no surprise in the morning when youâre ready to go to work.Iâm so happy with my purchase, delivery was fast. I highly recommend the EV Charger!!
Reviewer: Fabiola Velazquez
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: La caja recibe corriente eléctrica, pero no saca la corriente eléctrica, los arquitectos de la obra en donde lo pusimos no lo abrieron inmediatamente, sino cuando terminaron la obra (después de 45 dÃas) y ya no hay opción de devolución, está pésimo ya que es un artÃculo muy costoso y ya lo revisaron eléctricos y es una falla de fábrica.
Reviewer: Chris LeClair
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: easy to install...works well....better priced than many other options
Reviewer: GrosSale
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: The unit seems very well built. The cable is very long and made to last. The whole thing looks as sturdy as public chargers. Easy installation.I was happy to confirm that you do not need to use the app or wifi access to make this charger work - just plug and charge. Simple and easy.
Reviewer: Bill Krupa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: What I dislike are the 8 screws that are installed on the back side over the face plate. At a $105 an hour the electrician took 15 minutes to install all 8 screws... I personally think this is a design flaw. It should have been two top clips and one or two screws at the bottom of the front panel. Simple and easy to install!The installation went well...The overall price and quality are a good valve . Only time will tell if it was a good buy .IF it breaks I have to ,take it apart and send it to the company, and wait for them to repair ev charger.
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Customers like the ease of installation, functionality, and charging speed of the battery charger. They mention the instructions are clear and concise, the unit itself looks nice and streamlined, and the app is easy to use. Some appreciate the value for money, saying it's the best budget charger.
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