Emporia Classic EV Charger
#1 in 48 A and upFull review
A well-priced 48 A smart charger with a long cable and a weatherproof box. Good for most homes with enough panel capacity.
Amazon $449$449
The Emporia Classic EV Charger is the better level 2 EV charger overall, rated 4.7 to 4.5. The Emporia Classic EV Charger leads on smart features and value. The Emporia Classic EV Charger costs $50 less ($449 vs $499).
Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A
#3 in 48 A and upFull review
A well-built 50 A smart charger with wired Ethernet as a backup to Wi-Fi, for big-battery EV owners who can hardwire it.
Amazon $499$499
Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Emporia Classic EV Charger for smart features (app control, off-peak scheduling, load sharing vs app control, off-peak scheduling) and value ($449 vs $499).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 48 A and up level 2 EV charger; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Emporia Classic EV Charger | Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 90 $449 | 80 $499 |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 listed: UL 2594 (E528156) | 100 listed: UL 2594, UL 2231-1, UL 2231-2, CSA C22.2 (CSA) |
| Smart features 15% | 100 app control, off-peak scheduling, load sharing | 70 app control, off-peak scheduling |
| ENERGY STAR 10% | 100 ENERGY STAR certified | 100 ENERGY STAR certified |
| Weather rating 10% | 100 NEMA 4: rain, hose spray and dust | 100 NEMA 4: rain, hose spray and dust |
| Cable 10% | 100 25 ft cable | 100 25 ft cable |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Emporia Classic EV Charger | Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Maximum power | 48 A (11.5 kW) | 50 A (12 kW) |
| Adjustable current | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle plug | J1772 or Tesla (NACS) | J1772 |
| Cable length | 25 ft | 25 ft |
| Installation | Plug-in or hardwired (NEMA 14-50) | Hardwired |
| Smart features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Off-peak scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Load sharing | Yes | - |
| Safety and build | ||
| Safety listing | UL 2594 (E528156) | UL 2594, UL 2231-1, UL 2231-2, CSA C22.2 (CSA) |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Weather rating | NEMA 4 | NEMA 4 |
| Lowest operating temperature | -22 °F | -40 °F |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 9.06 x 3.39 in | 13.23 x 7.36 x 3.35 in |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |