A compact 48 A smart charger for buyers who may add solar or need panel-aware charging later; it costs more than simpler 48 A units.
Amazon $699
A flexible 48 A smart charger that suits renters who may move (plug it in) and owners who will hardwire it, with a long cable and a Tesla adapter included.
- 48 A (11.5 kW)Power
- J1772Plug
- Plug-in or hardwired (NEMA 14-50)Install
- 30 ftCable
- Wi-Fi, appSmart
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Plugs into a 14-50 outlet now and hardwires for 48 A later, kit included
- 30 ft cable reaches across a two-car garage
- NACS adapter in the box charges a Tesla
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No safety listing stated by the seller
- No published warranty term
- Load sharing not mentioned
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | Mach 1 (NEMA40 / HW48) |
|---|---|
| Charging | |
| Maximum power | 48 A (11.5 kW) |
| Vehicle plug | J1772 |
| Cable length | 30 ft |
| Installation | Plug-in or hardwired (NEMA 14-50) |
| Smart features | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| App | Yes |
| Safety and build | |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Dimensions | 10.35 x 6.72 x 3.15 in |
| Weight | 15 lb |
| Released | 2024-09 |
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