Evse reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 286 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Evse brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/electricvehicles, r/evcharging, r/BoltEV, r/Ioniq5, r/leaf. Top-rated brands include ChargePoint (4.5/5), Grizzl-E (4.4/5), Tesla (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews286
Subreddits15
Posts56
Brands60
Products53
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#1
ChargePoint
4.5
(43)
"Chargepoint homeflex is configurable to 16A, 24A, 32A, 40A, 48A, 50A."
"Mine gave me a $500 rebate towards a ChargePoint Home Flex."
"I got the home ChargePoint and am very happy with it."
"If you live in a cold climate... ChargePoint Home Flex (or any ChargePoint unit), hands down."
"My ChargePoint Home Flex has worked flawlessly for 11 months outdoors."
"I didn’t have a choice if I wanted the $500 rebate from my electric company."
"ChargePoint Home Flex is THE tried and true Level 2."
"ChargePoint HomeFlex has been great for me."
"The ChargePoint Home Flex is terrific, and their 24/7 support is a major plus."
"The ChargePoint Home Flex is terrific, and their 24/7 support is a major plus."
#2
Grizzl-E
4.4
(34)
"Grizzl-E is an amazing EVSE, you can have it hard wired, or just change out the plug to the one it needs."
"Grizzle E classic."
"I’m very happy with it."
"I would go with either a Grizzl-E, which is what I’ve been using for the last few years, or the Emporia for the smart functions."
"The Grizzle is very rugged and my parents has been in the rain for 3 years and has not had a single hiccup."
"Had an electrician install a Grizzle-E outside with a waterproof NEMA outlet."
"Had it for a year, no issues."
"Super simple, no apps no Wi-Fi no internet no waiting for an update."
"Personally, for home use, I went with a Grizzl-E Smart. Love it."
"Can’t go wrong with Grizzl-E. They’re properly certified and built like tanks."
#3
Tesla
4.6
(24)
"Tesla wall connector is the easier charger to physically install out of all the ones I’ve done."
"Tesla wall connector is 100% the best charger to install."
"I like my Tesla Universal Wall Charger. Fully programmable current range and handles both J1772 and the Tesla/NACS standard."
"I’ve used a Tesla Mobile Charger for 5 years as my home charger, and it has been very reliable."
"Yes, the Tesla mobile charger is probably the best solution. It is good quality and has adapters for most outlets including the 14-30."
"Tesla Universal Wall Connector might be the best fully code compliant solution."
"Tesla is is selling the universal wall connector that works with both NACS and J1772."
"Tesla wall connector, with Tesla connector, everything else is going to essentially be obsolete in two years."
"Tesla with the J1772 connector. Tesla's come with an adapter so anyone should be able to use it."
"The one I had my qmerit electrician install was the Wall Connector from Tesla. I've only heard great things about them."
#4
Clipper Creek
4.5
(24)
"Personally I like Clipper Creek EVSEs."
"If your gonna maintain yourself and free use clipper Creek seem somewhat indestructible."
"Hands down Clipper creek, no frills they just work for years and years."
"Clipper Creek for me, since 2014 no issues."
"Clipper Creek."
"It's a huge regression, if I had to replace my JuiceBox I'd probably go with Clipper Creek."
"Includes holster and lock for the handle since it’s be outside."
"Went with clipper creek."
"I got a 'dumb' L2 charger, but a really good one, the clipper creek hcs50."
"The typical recommendations are Clipper Creek, Emporia, Grizzl-e, Chargepoint, and Enel/Juicebox."
#5
JuiceBox
3.8
(26)
"I would say Juicebox or Chargepoint are the best."
"Top smart EVSE in general - JuiceBox, Chargepoint, Emporia"
"I bought a juice box and have been using it since Sept. 2017."
"Hey get the JuiceConfigure app before it disappears from the App Store."
"Juicebox, costco had a good price when I bought it."
"From that list, the JuiceBox."
"My juice box has this feature and it worked fine when I tested it."
"I’d recommend something with a 3-year warranty."
"Juicebox or Wallbox and 48A if possible."
"Juicebox or Wallbox and 48A if possible... that will future proof you."
#6
Emporia
4.3
(20)
"Had a emporia charger installed today with 6ga wire on a 60 amp breaker. Thanks for the advice!"
"Going to go with an emporia hard wired unit. Am on an electrician's calendar for early January."
"The Emporia is a great EVSE at an affordable price."
"Top rated at State of Charge, and best value."
"For smart EVSE's, I vote Emporia. It's the best value, it's been reliable, and has lots of features."
"Emporia is the clear value-for-dollar winner, and my clear choice and recommendation."
"In case you didn't see, my prediction of a Emporia deal came true. $399 is a great deal."
"I haven’t experienced this problem with my emporia charger."
"Emporia"
"Vote for Emporia, though you'd have to check all the boxes on your install."
#7
ClipperCreek
4.5
(12)
"If you want permanent, you can’t get better than clipper creek."
"I have a hardwired 48A Clippercreek at home, industrial grade but very simple."
"Best dumb EVSE where money is not an issue - ClipperCreek"
"The ClipperCreek units have been considered to be bulletproof."
"They are tough durable units."
"Clipper creek made in us"
"ClipperCreek makes a unit that turns on with a key."
"ClipperCreek or maybe a Grizzl-E."
"Most of the name-brand chargers (ClipperCreek's dumb but rugged line, Grizzl-E Classic, Wallbox)"
"If they want to charge money for charging, these ChargePoint units are good, albeit really expensive to install."
#8
Wallbox
4.3
(11)
"In the US, the best EVSE with OCPP support is probably Wallbox."
"We just had a Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48A hardwired installed at our house."
"My vote is on a wall box. It's been solid and has very good weather proofing seals."
"Awesome customer service 3 year warranty. Small foot print. Plug and play."
"I have a 48A wallbox and i like it."
"I'm pretty sure Wallbox can do this and even charge back to the person set up on it."
"I use a Wallbox. Happy with it."
"The Wallbox Pulsar ecosystem aspires to do solar aware control of charging."
"Check out the Wallbox Pulsar Plus."
"I have a wallbox. And while it is reliable on the charging side. It's software is lacking super hard. And way too spendy."
#9
OpenEvse
3.9
(9)
"I will say I have an OpenEVSE, I made it by buying just the kit without cables."
"I have an OpenEVSE one that has a web interface."
"I quite enjoyed putting together my openEVSE unit. Solid and under 500 bucks"
"That said, the openevse option isn't that expensive, so you could simply try it."
"Check out https://www.openevse.com/ you may need an adapter for 30-TT."
"Check out https://www.openevse.com/."
"Get/build an openEVSE."
"If you don't mind a little assembly then get the OpenEvse."
"I personally installed an OpenEVSE 48A."
#10
Webasto
4.6
(7)
"I really like the Webasto Turbocord. It's super compact and UL listed."
"I just picked up a UL-listed, dual voltage (L1/L2) Webasto Go 32A, and it's incredibly well made and designed."
"The Webasto TurboCord Dual (UL Listed) will do both Level 1 and Level 2."
"My top recommendation would be the "dual voltage charge cord" made by webasto for both Ford and GM who rebrand it and include it with some of their vehicles."
"If the PHEV has one a plug-in dual voltage Webasto Go, you can try the GM 14-30 plug."
"Webasto has discontinued the Turbocord. Now they only sell the Webasto Go which replaces it."
"I've seen quite a number of people recommend TurboCord, they seem very small and compact and the 240v only version is only $200 right now."
#11
Autel
4.1
(7)
"Under $500 for a listed, outdoor rated, 50A EVSE with smart management features is borderline unheard of."
"We use an Autel unit at our place on the cape because of the RFID function."
"Autel with the NFC card to activate it."
"Autel, Wallbox, or ChargePoint."
"While I have never used the Autel charger we do use their diagnostic equipment at work."
"Thanks went ahead and bought the autel 50 amp."
"Autel and Emporia will have deals. They are both newer brands that, from all indications so far, are good quality, and both are properly safety certified."
#12
ChargePoint Home Flex
4.8
(4)
"I really like my Chargepoint Home Flex."
"I’ve been happy with it."
"Mine gave me a $500 rebate towards a ChargePoint Home Flex."
"Chargepoint Home Flex can schedule around times like SDG&E's ridiculous plans."
#13
Duosida
4.5
(4)
"Duosida on Amazon. $200 for one that can do both L1 and L2."
"Over 2 years ago, I bought a Duosida off Amazon for less than $200."
"I use a ~4kW unit like the $200 16A Duosida I use."
"Another stock charger or a dousida."
#14
Shell
3.4
(5)
"Shell recharge. 110v with included adaptor. 10-12-16a or auto. 220v 14-50 plug. Up to 40a or automatic."
"I have been using the 32 amp Shell ReCharge since March 14th as my main EVSE for both home and travel use."
"I was looking for a mobile solution as well, and saw the Shell Recharge."
"I went with the Shell Recharge (40 amp), about $450 from Amazon. It is UL-rated, from a big enough company that wouldn't just disappear if sued."
"I strongly recommend avoiding the Shell Recharge."
#15
Nissan
4.3
(4)
"Your car comes with an L2 EVSE, with a trunk storage bag."
"The EVSE will be included with the newer Leaf."
"Just use the one that comes with the car."
"The L2 EVSE was included with my SV."
#16
Wallbox Pulsar Plus
4.0
(3)
"I've got the wallbox pulsar plus. I've enjoyed it."
"Fairly compact with NEMA 4 and UL."
"Try the Wallbox Pulsar Plus. All of the smart features of the others and also able to power share."
#17
ChargePoint Home
4.5
(2)
"Charge point home if you can afford it. It's the most expensive one on the market, but it has also been seamless for me."
"I would recommend ChargePoint home or Grizzle."
#18
Juicebox
4.5
(2)
"Works great and I got the NJ $250 rebate as well."
"Been using it for almost a month now without any issues."
#19
Vevor
4.5
(2)
"I bought and use a Vevor 40 amp EVSE (from Amazon) plugged into a 14-50 heavy duty extension cord plugged into a 14-50 outlet."
"Vevor's got exactly what you need, 16-amp charger with a NEMA 6-20 plug on."
#20
Mustart
4.0
(2)
"A friend uses a Mustart EVSE that works well."
"I got the Mustart 40A EVSE. It’s nothing fancy, But is well priced and works well."
#21
Amazing E
4.0
(2)
"The Amazing E Fast 32 is only being sold as hardwire now, but has all the fitting and easy to install."
"The Amazing E is still a good deal for a dumb charger. They are reliable units."
#22
Tesla HPWC
5.0
(1)
"We use 380V 3-phase plug. It is common in Europe..."
#23
Zencar
5.0
(1)
"Using zencar and I'm very happy."
#24
Flo
5.0
(1)
"Super reliable, and it's connected so you can turn it on and shut it off remotely."
#25
Hubbell
5.0
(1)
"My EVSE is set to 32 amps and charges my Bolt at 30 miles of range per hour of charging."
#26
EVDuty
5.0
(1)
"I bought an EVDuty 7.2 kw level 2 charger back in 2015... it's still going strong."
#27
SophTrans 40A Charger
5.0
(1)
"Very solid unit it's like $240 on amazon right now."
#28
Emporia Charger
5.0
(1)
"I went with a refurbished Emporia charger for $330."
#29
Tesla Universal Wall Connector
5.0
(1)
"Works for your Bolt and will with for your next EV."
#30
ClipperCreek HCS-40P and HCS-60
5.0
(1)
"Most reliable EVSE ive ever owned."
#31
Emporia Smart Charger
5.0
(1)
"I just installed my Emporia Smart charger and it works great."
#32
JuiceBox Pro 40
5.0
(1)
"We've had a Juicebox Pro 40 going on six years now, outside in the sun and rain and snow and ice, never any serious issue."
#33
Turbocord
5.0
(1)
"The Turbocord and Grizzl-E Mini are probably the best options."
#34
Shell 32amp Charger
5.0
(1)
"I have an EV6 and have really like the Shell 32amp Charger with the 30ft cable."
#35
Grizzl-E Avalanche
5.0
(1)
"I ended up landing on Grizzl-e avalanche."
#36
Grizzl-E Classic
5.0
(1)
"Grizzl-E Classic, Enelx Juicebox, Wallbox Pulsar Plus."
#37
JuiceBox 40
5.0
(1)
"Got my JuiceBox 40 from Costco for $550 and it works great."
#38
Grizzl-E Duo
5.0
(1)
"I have the Grizzle-E Duo and it is a solid unit."
#39
Mustart 40 Amp Portable Level 2 Charger
5.0
(1)
"I got the Mustart 40 Amp portable level 2 charger with a 14-50 plug from Amazon for about $350. I love it."
#40
Siemens VC30BLKR Versicharge 30-Amp
5.0
(1)
"I've been using it for 3 years and I love it."
#41
Amazing-E
5.0
(1)
"Get the Amazing-E. Unlike the Mustart, Jakayla, Duosida, or any other Chinese charger it's actually UL listed and has American support."
#42
EVConnect
4.0
(1)
"I think EVConnect is a fairly robust and should be cheaper than ChargePoint."
#43
Jesla
4.0
(1)
"There's a used Jesla for $300 on eBay right now."
#44
FLO
4.0
(1)
"It is solid aluminium, beautiful and has the best feeling charge handle ever."
#45
Gen2 Volt
4.0
(1)
"Get the Gen2 Volt EVSE because it's dual-voltage."
#46
Accell
4.0
(1)
"Costco has them for $216 with rebate."
#47
PodPoint
4.0
(1)
"My work uses podpoint, just plug in and you're done."
#48
Semaconnect
4.0
(1)
"Semaconnect is really popular for this in Seattle."
#49
BESENERGY
4.0
(1)
"This is the one I got because it has an IP weatherproof rating."
#50
ChargePoint Flex
4.0
(1)
"Chargepoint flex."
#51
Webasto Turbocord
4.0
(1)
"I opted for a Webasto (formerly Aerovironment) turbocord. Good price at $200."
#52
JuiceBar
4.0
(1)
"My office park has several from http://www.juicebarev.com/ and they are decent."
#53
Clipper Creek HCS-50
4.0
(1)
"I'm leaning towards getting a few of these chargers."
#54
EA
4.0
(1)
"Just got an email from EA that the EA Home Station is $50 off with code RECHARGE"
#55
DeWalt
4.0
(1)
"DeWalt has a portable J1772 EV charger (DXPAEV032) and you can add on the 14-30 adapter (DXPAEV1430) that will charge 24A continuous."
#56
Wallport
4.0
(1)
"I use Wallport with Netzero, which has rudimentary automation."
#57
TeslaTap
4.0
(1)
"It doesn’t seem like they tested it directly on the Kia Niro EV yet, but based on the fact that there is only a select few issues among the 40 or so vehicles tested including the Kia Soul EV, I would be confident."
#58
Jesla Jr.
4.0
(1)
"It’s pricey but the Jesla Jr. allows you to utilize all of Tesla’s receptacle adapters from 120 to 240V. It’s the most versatile EVSE."
#59
Lectron
3.0
(1)
"Amazon has a lot of portable J1772 chargers for around $200."
#60
SplitVolt
1.0
(1)
"SplitVolt is shady."
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