A full-featured 48 A smart charger for well under big-brand prices, a good pick for two-EV homes that need to share one circuit.
Amazon $339.99The IYILO 48A Smart EV Charger is the better level 2 EV charger overall, rated 4.8 to 4.1. The IYILO 48A Smart EV Charger leads on value and ENERGY STAR. The IYILO 48A Smart EV Charger costs $259.01 less ($339.99 vs $599).
Emporia’s 48 A charger with built-in panel load management, for homes on a 100 to 150 A service that would otherwise need an upgrade.
Amazon $599Prices were last checked October 31, 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 IYILO 48A Smart EV Charger for value ($339.99 vs $599) and ENERGY STAR (ENERGY STAR certified vs not ENERGY STAR certified).
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 | IYILO 48A Smart EV Charger | Emporia Pro EV Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.8/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $339.99 | 60 $599 |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 listed: UL 2594 (ETL) | 100 listed: UL 2594 (E528156) |
| Smart features 15% | 100 app control, off-peak scheduling, load sharing | 100 app control, off-peak scheduling, load sharing |
| ENERGY STAR 10% | 100 ENERGY STAR certified | 0 not 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
| IYILO 48A Smart EV Charger | Emporia Pro EV Charger | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Maximum power | 48 A (11.5 kW) | 48 A (11.5 kW) |
| Adjustable current | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle plug | J1772 | J1772 or Tesla (NACS) |
| Cable length | 25 ft | 25 ft |
| Installation | Hardwired | Plug-in or hardwired (NEMA 14-50) |
| Smart features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Off-peak scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Load sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Safety and build | ||
| Safety listing | UL 2594 (ETL) | UL 2594 (E528156) |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | No |
| Weather rating | NEMA 4 | NEMA 4 |
| Lowest operating temperature | - | -22 °F |
| Dimensions | 9.8 x 8.7 x 4.4 in | 11.47 x 8.05 x 3.11 in |
| Weight | 13.4 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2025-09 | 2025-04 |
