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•Updated 4mo ago

Best Portable EV Chargers

Best Portable EV Chargers - Emporia Wins on Value, Tesla for Future-Proofing

TL;DR: Emporia for value, Tesla Universal for future-proofing; ChargePoint popular but check WiFi issues; hardwiring > plugs; dumb chargers like ClipperCreek are rock solid; app/software bugs a common pain point across brands

4.5K comments analyzed
r/evcharging
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Emporia EV Charger

Emporia EV Charger

$449.00Amazon
93

TL;DR: great value; solid performance; good app & customer service; features sometimes removed

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•103 positive•3 neg
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Anker Charger

Anker Charger

$79.99Amazon
91

TL;DR: highly reliable; great build quality; charges fast; some overheating on car chargers

190
92
•83 positive•5 neg
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Tesla Universal Wall Connector

Tesla Universal Wall Connector

$600.00Amazon
87

TL;DR: future-proof design; dual NACS & J1772 plugs; good app integration; hardwire only

108
86
•79 positive•3 neg
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Autel MaxiCharger

Autel MaxiCharger

$439.00Amazon
86

TL;DR: rock solid performance; great app features; weatherproof design; load balancing software bugs reported

111
82
•73 positive•5 neg
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ChargePoint Home Flex

ChargePoint Home Flex

$494.00Amazon
85

TL;DR: generally reliable; good app features; WiFi chip failures common; mixed customer service

138
96
•83 positive•9 neg
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Wallbox Pulsar Plus

Wallbox Pulsar Plus

$699.99Amazon
85

TL;DR: compact design; reliable with good features; available at Costco; mixed app/service experiences

108
78
•69 positive•5 neg
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Grizzl-E EV Charger

Grizzl-E EV Charger

$299.99Amazon
83

TL;DR: built like a tank; durable and cheap; known quality control issues; difficult to hardwire

128
81
•69 positive•8 neg
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CTEK Battery Charger

CTEK Battery Charger

$104.91Amazon
83

TL;DR: highly recommended; reliable; great for battery maintenance; multiple models available

88
51
•45 positive•2 neg
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Zappi EV Charger

Zappi EV Charger

$395.99Amazon
81

TL;DR: feature-rich; great for solar integration; reliable; polarizing looks & some issues

70
53
•44 positive•5 neg
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Hypervolt 3 Pro

Hypervolt 3 Pro

$349.00Amazon
81

TL;DR: looks great; great app; uses WiFi not cellular; some occasional freezing reported

77
47
•39 positive•2 neg

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