Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48A
#5 in 48 A and upFull review
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$699
4.1/5
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.
- 48 A (11.5 kW)Power
- J1772 or Tesla (NACS)Plug
- Plug-in or hardwired (NEMA 14-50)Install
- 25 ftCable
- Wi-Fi, app, scheduling, load sharingSmart
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$599
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Bundled panel monitor throttles charging so many homes avoid a panel upgrade
- Can charge from excess solar and cap peak demand
- 25 ft cable
- Watertight NEMA 4 box with a rear-entry hardwire option
Cons
- Costs $150 more than the Classic for the same 48 A charging
- Not on the ENERGY STAR list despite the maker’s claim
- Weight not published
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 | EMC2-A / EMC2-B |
|---|---|
| Charging | |
| Maximum power | 48 A (11.5 kW) |
| Adjustable current | Yes |
| Vehicle plug | J1772 or Tesla (NACS) |
| Cable length | 25 ft |
| Installation | Plug-in or hardwired (NEMA 14-50) |
| Smart features | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| App | Yes |
| Off-peak scheduling | Yes |
| Load sharing | Yes |
| Safety and build | |
| Safety listing | UL 2594 (E528156) |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Weather rating | NEMA 4 |
| Lowest operating temperature | -22 °F |
| Dimensions | 11.47 x 8.05 x 3.11 in |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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