Plug & Range

Best Hardwired EV Chargers Under $500

Hardwiring used to be the premium option. It is not any more: the chargers below are full 48-amp hardwired units, and the daily price check keeps every one of them under five hundred dollars.

By Stephen V.Last updated How we pick

The verdict first. The EVIQO 48A is the best hardwired charger under $500 and the one to buy if nothing unusual applies: 48 amps, ENERGY STAR, a 25-foot cable plus a 40-inch input lead for the longest total reach in this group, and current adjustable from 6 to 48 amps in one-amp steps. It is also the cheapest unit in the group most days, which makes it the budget pick as well. If you want a charger with no radio in it at all, the Lectron NEXUS J1772 is 48 hardwired amps with nothing to log into. For a Tesla or any native-NACS car, the EVIQO NACS 48A is the same hardware with a Tesla plug on the end.

Two things make this page different from our general under-$500 roundup. The first is that every charger here is hardwired, which means no plug in the middle of the circuit — and that matters more than most buyers realize, because a plug-in charger on a NEMA 14-50 receptacle is limited to 40 amps by code whatever the hardware could do. Hardwiring is the only route to 48 amps at home. The second is the price filter: a charger appears here only if the daily retailer check put it under $500. If a price creeps over the line, the charger drops off automatically rather than sitting here with a number that is no longer true.

What 48 amps buys you is about 40 miles of range an hour — 11.5 kW at 240 volts, divided by the 3.5 miles-per-kWh reference figure this site uses everywhere. That is our arithmetic, printed so you can re-run it with your own car. Against a 40-amp plug-in charger at roughly 34 miles an hour, the gap is about six miles an hour: real, but rarely the deciding factor overnight. The deciding factor is usually the circuit, which we come back to below.

We rank on four published things, in this order: whether the charger names a safety listing from a recognized laboratory, whether it can be set to the current your circuit actually allows, what it is rated to survive outdoors, and the warranty. We have not bench-tested any of these units — we own none of them — and every specification comes from the manufacturer’s own sheet on the dated visit recorded in our sources.

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Quick picks

Ranked on published specs, charging speed, electrical fit and value. Select a row to jump to the full write-up. We have not bench-tested these chargers — here is exactly what we do instead.

#ProductBest forPrice
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EVIQO 48A Level 2 Charger

A lot of charger for the money. You get 48 amps, Wi-Fi scheduling, ENERGY STAR, and the longest usable reach in this group thanks to a 25 ft cable plus a 40-inch input lead. If Emporia is sold out or you want maximum cable, this is the value alternative to have in mind.

Best overall hardwired under $500
2
Lectron Nexus J1772 48A (Hardwired)

Lectron Nexus J1772 48A (Hardwired)

The fastest charger we can find that has nothing to log into. It is a full 48 amps, ETL-listed to UL 2594, IP66 for an outside wall, and — unusually for a charger with no app — it is on the ENERGY STAR certified list under its own model number, which is the kind of proof a rebate administrator will actually accept. The price of that simplicity is real: no published way to dial the current down, so it wants a 60-amp circuit and nothing less, and no scheduling of its own, so your car has to do that part.

Best with no radio at all
$449.99 · View on Amazon

Price as of November 12, 2026. #ad How we’re funded

3

EVIQO NACS 48A Level 2 Charger

The native-NACS charger that finally makes the Tesla-plug tax disappear. It is the same hardware as EVIQO's J1772 unit — 48 amps, 25 ft of cable, IP66, ENERGY STAR — with a Tesla plug on the end and, unlike either of the other hardwired NACS picks here, a published 6-48A adjustable range. That last spec is the one that lets it fit a panel that cannot carry a 60-amp circuit, which is the constraint that actually stops most 48-amp installs.

Best for a Tesla or NACS car
4
Lectron Nexus NACS (Tesla) Charger

Lectron Nexus NACS (Tesla) Charger

For a Tesla owner who doesn't want to babysit an adapter. The native NACS (J3400) connector goes straight into the car at a full 48 amps, with the safety listings you want to see. There's no app — but a Tesla schedules charging in the car anyway, so you're not really missing one.

Best simple NACS hardwire
$429.99 · View on Amazon

$459.997% off

Price as of November 12, 2026. #ad How we’re funded

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Grizzl-E Ultimate 48A

Grizzl-E Ultimate 48A

The Grizzl-E for people who wanted more than 40 amps. It keeps the metal UL Type 4 body and the published -22F floor that make the Classic Connect our exposed-install pick, then raises the ceiling to 48A and adds an OCPP radio on top of the Grizzl-E Connect app. Two catches: it is hardwire-only, so there is no unplugging it and taking it with you, and the SKU Amazon carries today is the NACS cable version, so a J1772 car needs an adapter permanently in the chain.

Best for a fully exposed wall
$349.99 · View on Amazon

$479.9927% off

Price as of November 12, 2026. #ad How we’re funded

The picks in full

#1Best overall hardwired under $500

EVIQO 48A Level 2 Charger

A lot of charger for the money. You get 48 amps, Wi-Fi scheduling, ENERGY STAR, and the longest usable reach in this group thanks to a 25 ft cable plus a 40-inch input lead. If Emporia is sold out or you want maximum cable, this is the value alternative to have in mind.

Strengths

  • 48A output with Wi-Fi scheduling at a value price
  • 25 ft charging cable plus a 40 in input lead — excellent reach
  • UL, ETL, FCC and ENERGY STAR listings

Trade-offs

  • The hardwired version needs a 60A circuit and an electrician
  • A smaller brand with a shorter track record than ChargePoint or Wallbox
Max output48 A
Power11.5 kW
ConnectorJ1772
InstallHardwired
Cable length25 ft
Warranty3 years
WiFi + appYes
CertificationsUL, ETL, FCC, ENERGY STAR

Our charging-speed math. At 48A (11.5 kW) and 3.5 mi/kWh, about 40 miles of range an hour.

Build note. Re-read from EVIQO's own page on 2026-10-04, which publishes more than the spec table above implies. The 25 ft charging cable plus a 40 in input cable is still among the longest total reach in class, and the current is adjustable two ways: 6-48 A in 1-amp increments from the app, and a hardware DIP switch that caps the maximum at 16, 32, 40 or 48 A. The same DIP block can raise the output to 50 A, which EVIQO says requires a 70 A circuit; the 48 A default needs a 60 A one. The enclosure is IP66 / NEMA-4 rated -22°F to 122°F, the warranty is 3 years and extendable to 4, and the app does remote start/stop, consumption and cost tracking, reminders, up to three schedules and over-the-air updates. No load management or load balancing is described anywhere on the page.

Specs read from the manufacturer spec sheet, on October 4, 2026. “Not published” means the brand does not state that figure.

#2Best with no radio at all

Lectron Nexus J1772 48A (Hardwired)

The fastest charger we can find that has nothing to log into. It is a full 48 amps, ETL-listed to UL 2594, IP66 for an outside wall, and — unusually for a charger with no app — it is on the ENERGY STAR certified list under its own model number, which is the kind of proof a rebate administrator will actually accept. The price of that simplicity is real: no published way to dial the current down, so it wants a 60-amp circuit and nothing less, and no scheduling of its own, so your car has to do that part.

Strengths

  • 48A / 11.5 kW with no Wi-Fi, no account and no app to keep working
  • ENERGY STAR certified under its own model number (LECHGNexusHWJ1772), listed with network capability "No"
  • ETL listed to UL 2594, UL 2231 and UL 2251, with an IP66 indoor/outdoor body
  • 23 ft cable, a wall-mount J-hook and a plug holder included, with a 3-year warranty

Trade-offs

  • Lectron publishes no adjustable current range for this model, so it needs a 60-amp circuit to be used at all
  • Hardwired only — a licensed electrician, and it stays with the house
  • No scheduling on the charger: off-peak charging has to be set in the car
  • No operating-temperature range published, which is the spec a cold-climate install turns on
Max output48 A
Power11.5 kW
ConnectorJ1772
InstallHardwired
Cable length23 ft
Warranty3 years
WiFi + appNo
CertificationsETL listed to UL 2594, UL 2231 and UL 2251; FCC; ENERGY STAR (confirmed on the certifier's own list as model LECHGNexusHWJ1772)

Our charging-speed math. Forty-eight amps at 240V is about 11.5 kW, which at our 3.5 miles-per-kWh reference is roughly 40 miles of range an hour, or about 400 miles across a ten-hour overnight window. Lectron's own figure is 46 miles an hour, which assumes a more efficient car than our reference — plan around 40.

Build note. Lectron publishes up to 48 A at 240 V (11.5 kW), an SAE J1772 connector, a hardwired installation it says requires a professional, an IP66 rating for indoor and outdoor use, a 23 ft cable with a wall-mount J-hook and plug holder, UL 2594 / UL 2231 / UL 2251 certification under an ETL listing plus FCC and ENERGY STAR, and a 3-year warranty. Nothing on the page describes Wi-Fi, an app or an account, and the no-app build is a separately certified model: the ENERGY STAR certified AC-EVSE list carries LECHGNexusHWJ1772 with network capability "No" and a separate LECHGNexusHWJ1772-APP row with network capability "Yes". Two figures to note. The ENERGY STAR entry gives the output cord as 22 ft where Lectron and the Amazon listing both say 23 ft, and we record the manufacturer's figure that both of those agree on. And Lectron publishes neither an adjustable current range nor an operating-temperature range for this model, so neither is recorded here — the first of those is the reason it cannot be fitted to a circuit smaller than 60 amps.

Specs read from the manufacturer spec sheet, on October 4, 2026. “Not published” means the brand does not state that figure.

#3Best for a Tesla or NACS car

EVIQO NACS 48A Level 2 Charger

The native-NACS charger that finally makes the Tesla-plug tax disappear. It is the same hardware as EVIQO's J1772 unit — 48 amps, 25 ft of cable, IP66, ENERGY STAR — with a Tesla plug on the end and, unlike either of the other hardwired NACS picks here, a published 6-48A adjustable range. That last spec is the one that lets it fit a panel that cannot carry a 60-amp circuit, which is the constraint that actually stops most 48-amp installs.

Strengths

  • Adjustable 6-48A — the only hardwired NACS pick here that can be dialed down to fit a smaller circuit
  • 25 ft cable plus a 40 in input lead, the longest reach of the NACS group
  • UL, ETL, FCC and ENERGY STAR listings at the bottom of the 48-amp NACS price band
  • Published -22°F to 122°F operating range on an IP66 / NEMA-4 body

Trade-offs

  • Hardwired only — a licensed electrician and a 60A circuit to use the full 48 amps
  • A smaller brand than ChargePoint, with a shorter track record behind the app
  • A J1772 car needs a NACS-to-J1772 adapter to use it at all
Max output48 A
Power11.5 kW
ConnectorNACS
InstallHardwired
Cable length25 ft
Warranty3 years
WiFi + appYes
CertificationsUL, ETL, FCC, ENERGY STAR

Our charging-speed math. At 48A (11.5 kW) and our 3.5 mi/kWh reference, roughly 40 miles of range an hour into a Tesla or other NACS car.

Build note. EVIQO publishes 240V, 48A (50A max) and 11.5 kW through a hardwired connection on a 60A-or-greater circuit, a native NACS connector, a 25 ft charging cable plus a 40 in input lead, an IP66 / NEMA-4 enclosure, a -22°F to 122°F operating range, a current range adjustable from 6 to 48A in the app, Wi-Fi with scheduling, energy and cost tracking and over-the-air firmware updates, UL/ETL/FCC listings, ENERGY STAR certification, and a 3-year standard warranty (4 years extended).

Specs read from the manufacturer spec sheet, on August 25, 2026. “Not published” means the brand does not state that figure.

#4Best simple NACS hardwire

Lectron Nexus NACS (Tesla) Charger

For a Tesla owner who doesn't want to babysit an adapter. The native NACS (J3400) connector goes straight into the car at a full 48 amps, with the safety listings you want to see. There's no app — but a Tesla schedules charging in the car anyway, so you're not really missing one.

Strengths

  • Native NACS connector — no J1772-to-Tesla adapter to keep track of
  • Full 48A output and a weather-rated IP66 body
  • UL/ETL safety listings plus ENERGY STAR

Trade-offs

  • No Wi-Fi app — you schedule in the Tesla app instead
  • Best for Tesla/NACS cars; other EVs need a NACS-to-J1772 adapter
Max output48 A
Power11.5 kW
ConnectorNACS
InstallHardwired
Cable length23 ft
Warranty3 years
WiFi + appNo
CertificationsUL 2594/2231/2251 (ETL listed), ENERGY STAR, FCC

Our charging-speed math. At 48A (11.5 kW) and 3.5 mi/kWh, about 40 miles of range an hour into a Tesla.

Build note. A native NACS (J3400) connector plugs straight into a Tesla with no adapter; a holster is included.

Specs read from the manufacturer spec sheet, on July 19, 2026. “Not published” means the brand does not state that figure.

#5Best for a fully exposed wall

Grizzl-E Ultimate 48A

The Grizzl-E for people who wanted more than 40 amps. It keeps the metal UL Type 4 body and the published -22F floor that make the Classic Connect our exposed-install pick, then raises the ceiling to 48A and adds an OCPP radio on top of the Grizzl-E Connect app. Two catches: it is hardwire-only, so there is no unplugging it and taking it with you, and the SKU Amazon carries today is the NACS cable version, so a J1772 car needs an adapter permanently in the chain.

Strengths

  • 48A / 11.5 kW in the same UL Type 4 metal case, published from -22F to 122F
  • Speaks OCPP as well as Grizzl-E's own app — rare on a home charger
  • 25 ft cable, and current can be dialed to 40, 32, 24 or 16 amps

Trade-offs

  • The live Amazon SKU is the NACS cable — a J1772 car needs an adapter to use it
  • Hardwire only — no plug, so it is not renter-friendly and not portable
  • 48A needs a 60-amp circuit, which is the install many older panels can't take
Max output48 A
Power11.5 kW
ConnectorNACS
InstallHardwired
Cable length25 ft
Warranty3 years
WiFi + appYes
CertificationsUL/cUL listed (file E510712); ENERGY STAR certified (GRS-077-W-HW-25J48-A-GB, qualified 2026-06-30)

Our charging-speed math. At 48A (11.5 kW) and 3.5 mi/kWh, roughly 40 miles of range an hour — about six more than the 40A Classic Connect, and it needs a 60-amp circuit to get there.

Build note. A metal case rated UL Type 4 indoor/outdoor, published for -30C to +50C (-22F to 122F), with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi on an extended-range antenna, OCPP support and current selectable at 40, 32, 24 or 16 amps. Grizzl-E publishes the Ultimate 48A with a J1772 or a NACS output cable; the SKU Amazon lists today (GRS-077-W-HW-25N48-A-GB) is the NACS one, which is the connector our spec table records.

Specs read from the manufacturer spec sheet, on August 21, 2026. “Not published” means the brand does not state that figure.

Why hardwired, and why under $500 is now normal

A hardwired charger is wired straight into a dedicated breaker with no receptacle in between. Three consequences follow:

You can use 48 amps. A NEMA 14-50 receptacle is a 50-amp device, and the continuous-load rule caps a charger on it at 40 amps. To draw 48 you need a 60-amp circuit and a hardwired connection. That is the single biggest functional difference between the two install types.

You remove the part that wears out.A 240-volt receptacle carrying 32 to 40 amps for six to ten hours a night, every night, is doing a job no dryer outlet was designed for. It is the most common failure point in a home charging circuit — see why an EV charger plug gets hot. Hardwiring deletes it.

You give up portability. A hardwired charger does not come with you when you move, and it cannot be taken on a trip. Our guide to taking a charger with you when you move is worth five minutes before you commit, and hardwired versus plug-in is the full comparison.

As for the price: hardwired chargers used to carry a premium because the hardwired units were the flagship models. That has reversed. Several of the cheapest 48-amp chargers in this registry are hardwire-only, because leaving off the plug and the input cord assembly removes cost rather than adding it.

The install is the real expense

Be honest with yourself about the total. PG&E, a large California utility, publishes an average installation cost of $400 to $1,200 on top of the charger itself, and a long conduit run, a full panel or a service upgrade sits above that range. A 60-amp circuit for a 48-amp charger is heavier wire than a 50-amp one, and the 125% continuous-load rule is what sets that. Our installation cost guide covers the five things that move a quote, and breaker and wire size gives the table your electrician will work from.

Which means: a $70 difference between two chargers on this page is noise. Pick on specification, not on the last few dollars. And if your panel cannot comfortably feed a 60-amp circuit, read the 100-amp panel page before you buy a 48-amp charger at all — four of the five units here can be turned down, but a charger you have to run at 24 amps forever is a charger you over-bought.

How to choose between them

Most houses:the EVIQO 48A. The adjustable range is the widest and finest here — 6 to 48 amps in one-amp increments — which means it fits a tight panel today and the full 60-amp circuit later. ENERGY STAR matters if a utility rebate is part of your budget, because plenty of programs require it.

If you do not want an app:the Lectron NEXUS J1772. It is the charger with the fewest dependencies in this registry, and the ENERGY STAR certified-product list records the point neatly — the NEXUS is certified twice, once without a radio at 1.86 watts standby and once with one at 3.02 watts. The catch, stated plainly: Lectron publishes no adjustable current range for this model, so it needs a 60-amp circuit to be used at all.

For a Tesla or NACS car: the EVIQO NACS 48A first, because it is the one hardwired NACS charger here that can be dialed down. The Lectron NEXUS NACS is the simpler, quieter alternative with the same no-radio trade.

For a wall with no roof over it:the Grizzl-E Ultimate 48A, in a cast-aluminum UL Type 4 case published from −22°F to 122°F, with OCPP as well as Grizzl-E’s own app. One honest catch we repeat everywhere: the only child listing Amazon carries for the Ultimate 48A is the NACS output-cable version, so a J1772 car needs an adapter permanently in the chain.

Just over the line

Three hardwired chargers we rate highly sit above $500 and do not appear here, and it is worth knowing what the extra money buys. The Autel MaxiChargerhas the widest published environmental envelope in this registry (IP65 / NEMA 4X, −40 to 131°F) and 50 amps, which needs a 70-amp circuit. The Emporia Proadds PowerSmart load management, though that needs the Vue monitor plus a PowerSmart upgrade — two separate line items. The Wallbox Pulsar Plus is the compact premium option, with the caveat that on our last read its own US page published neither an enclosure rating nor a warranty term. All three are ranked in full on our hardwired roundup.

And if the daily check moves a price while you are reading, the list above changes with it. That is deliberate: we would rather drop a charger than publish a price that has stopped being true.

Frequently asked questions

Can you get a good hardwired EV charger for under $500?

Yes — and on this site most of the hardwired chargers we rank highly are under it. Under $500 buys a full 48-amp hardwired unit with Wi-Fi, an ENERGY STAR listing and a 25-foot cable. What the premium hardwired units above the line add is a tougher enclosure, load management or a brand's app polish, not charging speed.

Why can't a plug-in charger do 48 amps?

Because of the receptacle. A NEMA 14-50 is a 50-amp device, and EV charging is a continuous load, so the charger may draw at most 80% of that — 40 amps. Forty-eight amps requires a 60-amp circuit, and a 60-amp circuit has no standard household receptacle, so it has to be hardwired.

How much faster is 48 amps than 40?

At 240 volts, 48 amps is 11.5 kW against 9.6 kW. Using the 3.5 miles-per-kWh reference figure we use site-wide — our arithmetic, not a manufacturer's — that is roughly 40 miles of range an hour against about 34. Over an eight-hour night the gap is about 50 miles, which matters only if you routinely arrive home nearly empty.

Do I need an electrician to install a hardwired charger?

Yes, and in nearly every US jurisdiction a permit and an inspection too. A hardwired 48-amp charger means a dedicated 60-amp breaker, appropriately sized conductors and a load calculation on the panel. Our installation-cost and permit guides cover what to expect and what to ask for in the quote.

Why do chargers appear and disappear from this list?

Because the page filters on live prices. The site checks the retailer price for every product daily, and any charger the check puts at or above $500 is left off. A charger that dips back under the line reappears. If a price could not be verified that day, only chargers the registry classes as budget or mid-tier stay, and the button reads 'Check price on Amazon' rather than showing a number.

Is a hardwired charger safer than a plug-in one?

It removes the component most likely to cause trouble. A 240-volt receptacle carrying 32 to 40 amps for hours every night is the most heat-stressed connection in the circuit and is a wear item; hardwiring deletes it. Both install types are safe when done correctly — the certification and the installation quality matter far more than the connection method.

Will a hardwired charger qualify for a utility rebate?

Often, but check the certified list for your exact model number. Many programs require ENERGY STAR certification, and every pick here carries one: both EVIQO models, both Lectron NEXUS models, and the Grizzl-E Ultimate 48A, which the certified list records as GRS-077-W-HW-25J48-A-GB (qualified June 30, 2026) with the NACS-cable SKU GRS-077-W-HW-25N48-A-GB on the same record.

Can I turn a 48-amp hardwired charger down for a smaller circuit?

Some of them. Both EVIQO models publish 6 to 48 amps in one-amp increments and the Grizzl-E Ultimate publishes four steps at 40, 32, 24 and 16 amps. Lectron publishes no adjustable range for either NEXUS model, which means it needs the full 60-amp circuit to be used at all — an important check before you buy.

Sources

  • EVIQO — Level 2 48 A hardwired charging station product page — Manufacturer page, fetched 2026-10-04: 48 A / 11.5 kW as standard with a 50 A output available by changing internal DIP switches (which it says requires a 70 A circuit), current adjustable 6-48 A in 1-amp increments from the app, and hardware DIP switches that set the maximum at 16, 32, 40 or 48 A. A 25 ft charging cable plus a 40 in input cable, an IP66 / NEMA-4 enclosure rated -22 °F to 122 °F, UL / ETL / FCC / ENERGY STAR certification, and a 3-year warranty extendable to 4. The app does remote start/stop, current setting, consumption and cost tracking, charging reminders, up to three custom schedules and over-the-air firmware updates. Hardwired only, and a 60 A dedicated circuit is stated for 48 A output. No load management or load balancing is described anywhere on the page (accessed October 4, 2026)
  • EVIQO — NACS 48 A hardwired home EV charger for Tesla product page — Manufacturer page, fetched 2026-10-05. The current control is published twice and the two statements differ: a banner reads “Easily set power (6-50A) for your home's capacity”, while the page's own FAQ is specific — “two levels of control. Hardware dip switch sets max amperage (16A / 32A / 40A / 48A). Then fine-tune with the app slider from 6A to your max in 1A increments.” We cite the FAQ. Also published: a native NACS connector, a 25 ft 4th-generation cable with a fluorescent holster, UL / ETL / FCC / ENERGY STAR certification, an IP66 / NEMA-4 enclosure rated -22 °F to 122 °F, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi required for app features, up to 3 schedules with live energy and cost tracking and automatic over-the-air firmware, a 3-year standard warranty with a 4-year extended option, and a $480.99 direct price (from $599.00) on the date fetched. The page also carries third-party award and score claims we have not independently verified and do not repeat (accessed October 5, 2026)
  • Lectron — NEXUS Level 2 J1772 48 A hardwired charging station — Manufacturer page: up to 48 A at 240 V (11.5 kW), SAE J1772, hardwired installation requiring a professional, IP66 indoor/outdoor rating, a 23 ft cable with a wall-mount J-hook and plug holder, UL 2594 / UL 2231 / UL 2251 certification under an ETL listing plus FCC and ENERGY STAR, and a 3-year warranty. No app, Wi-Fi or account is listed anywhere on the page; Lectron sells the networked build as a separate SKU (accessed October 4, 2026)
  • Lectron — NEXUS Level 2 NACS (Tesla) 48 A hardwired charging station — Manufacturer page, fetched 2026-10-05: up to 48 A at 240 V (11.52 kW), a native NACS connector, hardwired installation that the page states “requires professional hardwired installation by a licensed electrician on a dedicated 240V circuit”, an IP66 automotive-grade enclosure, a 23 ft cable of 16.0 mm (±0.5 mm) thickness with a wall-mount J-hook and plug holder, ETL listing to UL 2594 / UL 2231 / UL 2251, ENERGY STAR and FCC certification, protection against overcurrent, overvoltage and ground faults, and a 3-year warranty. Listed at $399.99 direct (from $459.99) on the date fetched. Recorded as much for a negative finding: the page publishes NO adjustable current range and no app, Wi-Fi or account anywhere — the amperage is not a setting on this SKU (accessed October 5, 2026)
  • Grizzl-E (United Chargers) — Grizzl-E Ultimate 80A product page and Technical Specifications — The manufacturer's own product page, fetched 2026-10-25. Technical Specifications for SKU GRU-077-W-HW-25DJ80-A-GB: Type AC Level 2; Connector Type 1 (SAE J1772); Max power 80A 19.2 kW; Plug type Hardwire Only; Protection UL Type 4 Indoor/Outdoor Rating; Communication OCPP; Certifications UL E510712, Energy Star; Smart function Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) and mobile application; Adjustable current 80A, 64A, 56A, 48A, 40A, 32A, 24A, 16A; Output cable length 25 ft (7.6 m); Operating temperature -30C to +50C (-22F to 122F); aluminum enclosure, made in Canada. Warranty is offered as a 3-year or 5-year option, and the connector as J1772 or NACS (accessed October 25, 2026)
  • NFPA — Using the Latest NEC for EV Charger Installations — NFPA on NEC (NFPA 70) Article 625: EV charging is a continuous load, so circuits are sized to 125% of load (the 80% rule) (accessed July 19, 2026)
  • PG&E — Electric Vehicle Charging — A US utility's own published install guidance: a Level 2 charging station averages $500-$700 and installation averages $400-$1,200 excluding the charger; Level 2 needs a professionally installed 240V outlet on a dedicated circuit (accessed July 20, 2026)
  • ENERGY STAR — Certified Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (AC-Output), certified-product list — The certifier's own list of certified AC chargers, by model number, with the measured standby figures behind each certification. Queried 2026-10-04: Lectron's Nexus is certified twice over, once as LECHGNexusHWJ1772 (48 A, network capability 'No', 1.86 W in no-vehicle mode) and once as LECHGNexusHWJ1772-APP (48 A, network capability 'Yes', 3.02 W) — the same hardware with and without a radio. The plug-in pair is recorded the same way (LECHGNexusNEMA14-50J1772 at 1.88 W, the -APP version at 3.14 W). No ELEGRP or EVDANCE product appears anywhere on the list (accessed October 4, 2026)
  • UL Solutions — EV Charging Infrastructure Services — UL on EVSE safety certification: ANSI/UL 2594 is the Standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (accessed July 19, 2026)
  • FuelEconomy.gov — Electric Vehicles: Learn More About the Label — DOE/EPA on EV efficiency: kWh per 100 miles and MPGe, accounting for AC charging losses (accessed July 19, 2026)

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