Level 2 Chargers reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 307 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 22 posts to rank the best Level 2 Chargers brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/VWiD4Owners, r/Ioniq6, r/KiaEV6, r/leaf, r/KiaEV9. Top-rated brands include ChargePoint (4.4/5), Emporia (4.5/5), Grizzl-E (4.6/5).
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Reviews307
Subreddits12
Posts22
Brands49
Products65
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#1
ChargePoint
4.4
(66)
"I bought the ChargePoint Home Flex because my utility requires it for the discounted overnight charging rate. It's worked great so far."
"My ChargePoint Flex has been 100% dependable for almost 5 years now."
"My ChargePoint Flex has been 100% dependable for almost 5 years now."
"+1 ChargePoint Home Flex. Check with your electric company for perks, e.g. low rates for charging after 11a, rebates etc."
"ChargePoint Home Flex is generally the go-to proven L2 home EVSE."
"I went with the Chargepoint HomeFlex. Did my research and haven't heard a bad thing about it yet."
"I second this, particularly the two-charger version."
"I have the Chargepoint Homeflex and it has been great. I have no issues with it."
"The homeflex has a replaceable plug/cable assembly if damaged or you need to switch types."
"I like my ChargePoint, it’s been reliable. I would recommend going with one where you can change the charge levels."
#2
Emporia
4.5
(58)
"Everyone's fave is the Emporia. after seeing this video, i got mine and i can see why. very easy to work with and does not require any cloud junk"
"I got their mini and it’s great. Build quality is awesome and it just works. Also perfect because it’s easy to travel with."
"I got their mini and it’s great. Build quality is awesome and it just works. Also perfect because it’s easy to travel with."
"Do not buy some cheap Chinese non-UL listed junk off Amazon. Get an EVSE from a reputable manufacturer. I recommend the Emporia."
"I like my Emporia. Its been 100% reliable over the last 18 months and I like how it pairs with my Vue home power monitoring."
"Want a great charger at a great price? Emporia"
"Emporia is the best bang for the buck!"
"I’ve had an Emporia for over 6 months. No issues."
"I have Emporia and I like it ... I only use Emporia EV charger and a few WiFi outlets. All controlled from one app."
"Love mine, but worth the extra cash for the vue energy monitor bundle."
#3
Grizzl-E
4.6
(40)
"I bought the not-online idiot version of the Grizzl-E because I’m cheap. Works like a dream."
"Need it built like a tank? Grizzl-E"
"I got the basic Grizzl-e 40A charger that doesn’t have any smart features and have been happy with it."
"Grizzl-e is what I have, it’s a solid well built charger"
"New owner of a grizzl-e 48A and very happy with the performance and app so far."
"Been very happy with the performance of the grizzl-e"
"Grizzl-E. Made in Canada and made to work outdoors in all weather. Dumb version works great and is cheap."
"The Grizzl-e charger is rock solid. $349 on Amazon. 24ft cable standard."
"We got a Grizzle in April for our Kona and have had zero issues."
"I have been using this one and it's been working great. It comes with several adapters was well."
#4
Wallbox
4.6
(34)
"I've had my Pulsar plus for 2+ years now and I think it's great."
"Wallbox Pulsar Plus has been rock solid for me. Very compact unit with separate cable dock."
"Also Wallbox here, Pulsar Plus 2, 40Amp which is cool because you can either hardwire or use the included NEMA 14-50."
"Plus 2. our 48A Pulsar Plus has been putting in work for two years now."
"Plus one for wallbox. Getting extra Costco protection was the main thing I was looking for but app for the charger works well."
"Wallbox works great for me. Costco = USD500"
"I have had a Wallbox Pulsar Plus for a few years now, I got it when I had my NiroEV. It hold up well to the crazy NJ coastal weather."
"I really like my Wallbox Pulsar Plus. I like that it can be networked with a second on the same circuit to charge more than one vehicle and dynamically share the power output."
"I just got a Fisker-branded Wallbox 40 A for $275 USD and this is an even better deal since it can go up to 50 A even."
"We got a Wallbox and have been really happy with it. Ordered from Costco and installed professionally."
#5
Tesla
4.7
(20)
"The Tesla Universal is a very good, future proof option."
"If you are okay with buying Tesla, I think the Universal Wall Connector is a superior product."
"I have the Tesla Universal Wall Connector. The one that is future-proofed like the electrician suggested."
"We installed a Tesla Universal charger. Unlike than the current CEO of Tesla it’s been flawless."
"If the Tesla Universal Wall Connector is on the list, consider that one as that would future proof your EVSE."
"I got a Tesla Universal Wall Connector. 48amp, smart features, built in adapter, highly rated and can power share when I get a second EV."
"I love my Tesla Universal Wall Connector. It works great and elegantly integrates both the NACS and J1772 connectors."
"Just get the Tesla mobile charger and an A2Z adapter. It’s been working flawlessly for me."
"The Tesla mobile connector can do L1 and L2 and it’s historically reliable. It also has a bunch of available adapters."
"I would argue the Tesla universal or emporia."
#6
JuiceBox
4.1
(17)
"First was a hard wired juicebox 48A. The second is a 40a Autel maxicharge home with just a nema plug."
"I also went with a JuiceBox 48 plug in. Been almost a year and a half and it’s great."
"Juicebox has been great!!!"
"I bought a used juicebox off FB and it’s been going strong for 3 years plus."
"Just plugging in and changing and it has been solid for the year I've had it with no issues."
"I’ve had a 40A juicebox for 6-7 years and only had to reset it once."
"I bought a JuiceBox 40 for my Chevy Bolt because that car only came with a Level 1."
"Costco just raised the price of the Juicebox 40 by $50 so it's now $599."
"Juicebox 40 amp from Costco throttled to 32 amps due to capacity in my panel."
"I've got a Juicebox. Had a few issues in the past but has been solid for the past several months."
#7
ClipperCreek
4.6
(10)
"There are chargers that don't need to be hard wired. ClipperCreek HCS-50PR EV Charger NEMA 6-50 plug."
"ClipperCreek 32amp unit is 50% off right now ($324) if you're looking for a wall mounted charger."
"I have one of their chargers in my garage and it has been great!"
"The difference in build quality over those anonymous brands is obvious."
"Have a ClipperCreek for 5 years, still running strong. No issue at all."
"The Clipper Creek are pricier, but after watching this same video, that’s the one we bought. It works great."
"ClipperCreek."
"ClipperCreek"
"Don’t ignore the used market. I found a clipper creek on FB market place and it’s served me well so far."
"Personally I’ve owned a Clipper Creek charger which failed after about 4 years. Have a JuiceBox for the last month that is working well."
#8
Autel
4.8
(8)
"Found an Autel for a great price on Slickdeals. Been working great for 3 months now."
"I have two of these, love them. I have them connected to load share on one 50 amp circuit."
"The Autel maxicharge is very nice and has all the bells and whistles and I got it for under $400 on amazon."
"The Autel has worked great for me. I charge Leafs and Bolts."
"It works great, maintains an excellent log, and the WiFi connection has been rock solid."
"I love my Autel. I have two of them."
"Autel, ChargePoint, Grizzl-E, wallbox, etc. will all serve well."
"Just had an Autel installed yesterday! It seems like a good unit despite being a bit bulky."
#9
Lectron
4.3
(3)
"This charging cable has worked flawlessly."
"It's a Lectron L1/L2 charger, and you just swap out the plug to go between them. I use it as my portable charger."
"I got the Lectron NEMA 14-50 Level 2 EV Charger - 240V / 32A"
#10
Eviqo
3.3
(3)
"After having a cheaper one be defective out of the box, this Eviqo has been great for me. Has an intuitive app but you can also just plug and charge without the app if you want to."
"I just ordered an Eviqo Evipower based on the solid review from State of Charge. It was $399 and has both hard wire and plug options."
"Avoid EVIQO at all costs, for starters you shoot me a refurbished device or refuse to acknowledge it. Support refused to even acknowledge issues I was having."
#11
J+
5.0
(2)
"The J+ Booster2 is the best available Level 1/2 mobile charger. It will plug into multiple receptacles and automatically sets charging power."
"After watching Tom (state of charge), I got the j+ booster. It’ll do both."
#12
EVDANCE
5.0
(2)
"You don't really need smart functions on your charger since you can use bluelink to control it and evdance is prolly the best quality to price you'll get."
"I bought an EVDANCE level 2 to carry with me for emergency level 2 charging on the road. $200 from Amazon."
#13
Duosida
4.5
(2)
"I bought a Duosida charger off Amazon 8 years ago when I bought my first PHEV, it still works perfectly today."
"I just use a cheap <$200 amazon EVSE and it’s fine. Been using daily since 2021 when my duosida got stolen"
#14
OpenEVSE
4.5
(2)
"Openevse. Absolutely love it"
"OpenEVSE."
#15
Shell
4.5
(2)
"If your house already has a 14-50 NEMA port that is on a 50 amp breaker I would recommend getting a portable Shell 40 A charger. It is a dumb charger and that is the best thing about it."
"I got this shell level 2 40 amp"
#16
Anker
4.0
(2)
"Probably, I just trust anker more because I recognize the brand and have other stuff from them."
"I ended up getting an Anker one from Amazon."
#17
AIMILER
4.0
(2)
"32 amps max - i bought this one from amazon, works good so far."
"I purchased an AIMILER from Amazon in Sept. 2023 for about $250. This has worked great for me at it's max capability of 32A."
#18
Hyundai
3.5
(2)
"You can look up the year and model and get the charging there. Looks like it's $400 now."
"Hyundai sells level 2 chargers and sometimes they are discounted depending on when you purchased your car."
#19
Enel X
2.5
(2)
"I have an Enel Juicebox. Works well enough, but recently got notice that they’re getting out of the charger business, so I would not recommend them."
"Had a terrible experience with Enel X Juicebox. Chargepoint has been amazing."
#20
Flo
5.0
(1)
"Flo X3 Made in Canada 5 year warranty 11kw Cord still flexible at -40f/c."
#21
Siemens
5.0
(1)
"I purchased a Siemens Level 2 Versicharger from Costco in 2019 and have been very happy with it."
#22
Aero Environment
5.0
(1)
"It has been working great for over 13 years exposed to the elements."
#23
Easee
5.0
(1)
"Very good, support 1 and 3-phase, load balancing and has an excellent app"
#24
MACH
5.0
(1)
"Get the MACH 2 from Amazon. Only one with a 30-foot cable, and free NACS adapter. Really good tech support."
#25
J+ Booster
5.0
(1)
"A very good portable L2/L1 charger that is UL approved J+ booster."
#26
Clipper Creek
5.0
(1)
"Clipper Creek offers very solid units for level 2 charging. I have a 40kw charger ... Never had an issue."
#27
ReVolt Energy
5.0
(1)
"My Chicago condo is going with a ReVolt Energy solution because it ticked the most requirements and was the most cost effective."
#28
FLO
4.0
(1)
"I bought the FLO charger"
#29
Elmec
4.0
(1)
"I have an Elmec 40. Used it since when I purchased my Ioniq in 2016."
#30
Vevor
4.0
(1)
"I have been using cheap Amazon sold Vevor 16A charger for the last 18 months and it does excellent job."
#31
Primecomtech
4.0
(1)
"I've been using a 40A unit from primecomtech for several years and it's been fine."
#32
EO
4.0
(1)
"I went with a tethered EO Mini (the worlds smallest home charger) because I did not want anything that shouted “look I’m an EV charger”."
#33
Tera
4.0
(1)
"Tera level 1& 2 portable charger w/Tesla adapter - $159. Heavy duty cables with mounting bracket."
#34
VW
4.0
(1)
"I bought the VW evse that comes with the ID.4 for this dual voltage purpose and I've been happy with it."
#35
Accell
4.0
(1)
"I enjoy using the Accell AxFAST portable charger that Costco carried a couple years ago. It's got dual voltages and a LONGGGG-ass cable."
#36
Wabasto
4.0
(1)
"We have the Wabasto 32A portable and it works well."
#37
Bolt OEM
4.0
(1)
"If I was looking for a charger I would buy a used Bolt OEM 7kW charger on ebay for cheap."
#38
Schumacher
4.0
(1)
"I have a Schumacher portable no issues combined Level 1 and 2 purchased through Amazon."
#39
DeWalt
4.0
(1)
"I went with DeWalt! $300, UL listed, and a brand I trust."
#40
EA-Home
4.0
(1)
"I like my EA-Home unit."
#41
Juice Booster
4.0
(1)
"I use the juice booster with a CEE16 plug (in Europe). It's got no bells and whistles but focused entirely on durability and safety."
#42
Electrify America
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got the Electrify America Charger and I’ve had no issues."
#43
TechnoVE
4.0
(1)
"If you are in Canada, TechnoVE is a great quality. Built in Quebec, up to 48V (11,5kW), can be enabled with an app via wifi or with RFD card."
#44
JuiceBox with OpenEVSE Boards
4.0
(1)
"I’m getting Juiceboxes with openEVSE boards."
#45
Emporia Energy
4.0
(1)
"I bought a refurbished Emporia Energy. I liked that I had the option to hardwire it and run it at 48 amp."
#46
Volkswagen
4.0
(1)
"I just bought the Volkswagen plug-in charger. It’s 110/220, 32 amp (in the US). I added a 220/50 amp breaker and plug to my garage panel."
#47
NeoCharge
4.0
(1)
"Yes, you would use something like this: https://getneocharge.com/products/nema-14-50"
#48
Nissan
3.0
(1)
"The stock Nissan charger has a 14-50 plug so you could just use that and leave it plugged in"
#49
Blink
2.0
(1)
"It was a Blink charger. The wifi never worked right."
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