Best ENERGY STAR Certified EV Chargers

A 40 A charger that doubles as a travel unit, for drivers who want one charger for the garage, the cottage and the campground.

A WiFi wall charger that plugs into a NEMA 14-50 outlet, for buyers who want app scheduling and a long cable without paying an electrician to hardwire.

A rugged, no-frills 40 A wall charger for drivers whose car already handles scheduling. It is the cheapest name-brand way to get full 40 A charging.

A solid 40 A plug-in smart charger with an unusually wide temperature range, for drivers in very cold climates who already have a 50 A outlet.

A simple, ENERGY STAR certified 40 A travel charger for anyone with a NEMA 14-50 outlet. Pick it if the car parks close to the outlet and you do not need an app.

The plug-in version of Enphase’s rugged charger, for Enphase solar homes that already have a 14-50 outlet. Others can get 40 A for far less.

A compact plug-in 40 A charger with a long cable and app scheduling from a major electrical brand. A good fit for a garage that already has a NEMA 14-50 outlet.

Tesla’s travel charger, for Tesla owners who want a backup or road-trip cord that also works at home on a 14-50 outlet. Check which adapters come in the box.

A well-priced 48 A smart charger with a long cable and a weatherproof box. Good for most homes with enough panel capacity.

A 48 A smart charger at a 40 A price, for owners of big-battery EVs who can hardwire on a 60 A circuit.

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.

The default home charger for Tesla owners: 48 A, a long warranty, and power sharing between several units. Buy it from Tesla rather than a marked-up reseller.

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.

A proven, app-driven 50 A home charger with the choice of a J1772 or Tesla plug. Good for buyers who want flexible installation and off-peak scheduling from a big-name brand.

A 48 A hardwired charger with whole-home load management built in, for homes whose panel is near its limit. It costs more up front but can save a service upgrade.

A rugged, long-warranty 48 A charger that fits best in homes with Enphase solar. Hard to justify on price alone without it.

Rivian’s own 48 A wall charger, for Rivian owners who want the maker’s charger and a four-year warranty. Owners of other EVs get more for less elsewhere.

A hardwired 48 A charger from a big-name electrical brand, for buyers who want My Leviton app control alongside other Leviton smart-home gear. Others offer longer cables and warranties for less.