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
4.5/5
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.
- 50 A (12 kW)Power
- J1772Plug
- HardwiredInstall
- 25 ftCable
- Wi-Fi, app, schedulingSmart
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$499
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 50 A adds the most range per hour of any charger in this group, for big-battery trucks and SUVs
- Works down to -40 °F
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and wired Ethernet, so it stays online in garages with weak Wi-Fi
- App scheduling for off-peak rates
Cons
- Needs a 60 A or larger hardwired circuit for full speed
- J1772 only; Tesla drivers need an adapter
- Autel does not describe load sharing or OCPP for this model
How it scores
The rating comes from 7 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | MC50AHS / MC50AHI (Maxi US AC W12 / W12-H) |
|---|---|
| Charging | |
| Maximum power | 50 A (12 kW) |
| Adjustable current | Yes |
| Vehicle plug | J1772 |
| Cable length | 25 ft |
| Installation | Hardwired |
| Smart features | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| App | Yes |
| Off-peak scheduling | Yes |
| Safety and build | |
| Safety listing | UL 2594, UL 2231-1, UL 2231-2, CSA C22.2 (CSA) |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Weather rating | NEMA 4 |
| Lowest operating temperature | -40 °F |
| Dimensions | 13.23 x 7.36 x 3.35 in |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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