Which product should I buy? What’s a good price to pay? How can I determine which brand will last the longest? These are a few questions that swim around every modern consumer’s mind. The race to build the best product is no doubt good for consumers, but it can be hard to trudge through a long list of sometimes indiscernible options especially when it comes to relatively new technology like Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE), colloquially known as EV charging stations.

As an EV charging network that supports any type of EV charging station, EVmatch can help you make a decision about which station to buy based on our customers’ top choices.

Breakdown of charging equipment brands listed by residential hosts on the EVmatch network

Every station in the chart above is listed on the EVmatch network by a private charging station owner. Dubbed “residential hosts,” these owners share their private stations with other EV drivers. Residential hosts create a listing with essential details including location, availability, and access fee. Drivers then request to reserve a charging session and pay ahead of time to cover the cost of electricity and any access fee set by the host.

Here’s a breakdown of the top four Level 2 (220/240V) EV charging stations as represented by ownership on our network.

Source: Tesla

The Tesla Wall Connector allows Tesla owners to upgrade their home charging experience from Level 1 (110/120V) to Level 2 (220/240V) for a faster charge. Tesla stations are only compatible with Teslas (don’t worry all you Bolt and Leaf owners, Enel X and ChargePoint have you covered!)

Features (source: Tesla)

Price: $500

$500 Warranty: 48 months

48 months Installation: Can be plugged into a 220/240V outlet for easy installation. As many as four Wall Connectors can share available power, perfect for owners with more than one Tesla or commercial installations.

Can be plugged into a 220/240V outlet for easy installation. As many as four Wall Connectors can share available power, perfect for owners with more than one Tesla or commercial installations. Power: Compatible with 208-250 volt power supplies. Customizable power levels allows for installation on a range of circuit breakers.

Compatible with 208-250 volt power supplies. Customizable power levels allows for installation on a range of circuit breakers. Connectivity: None available

None available Cable length: 8.5 feet or 24 feet

8.5 feet or 24 feet Durability: The Wall Connector can be installed both indoors and outdoors.

Source: Enel X

Enel X carries the eagerly sought after JuiceBox Pro WiFi-enabled smart charger, available in 32-amp, 40-amp, and 75-amp versions. Starting at just $499, this durable charger is sure to remain a top choice among current and future EV drivers.

Features (source: Enel X)

Price: Starting at $499

Starting at $499 Warranty: 36 months

36 months Installation: Can be hardwired by a qualified electrician or can plug into a NEMA 14-50 outlet directly. It can also plug into a “dryer” electrical outlet, RV-type or regular wall outlet with available easy to install EV adapters.

Can be hardwired by a qualified electrician or can plug into a NEMA 14-50 outlet directly. It can also plug into a “dryer” electrical outlet, RV-type or regular wall outlet with available easy to install EV adapters. Power: Customizable power levels, allowing installation on a range of circuit breakers. Station automatically adjusts to provide just as much power as your electric vehicle is able to accept, up to 75 amps depending on the version.

Customizable power levels, allowing installation on a range of circuit breakers. Station automatically adjusts to provide just as much power as your electric vehicle is able to accept, up to 75 amps depending on the version. Connectivity: Control time of charge, max. charge rate, and monitor instantaneous power, amperage and more. Set up automatic notifications, e.g. start and end of charge, unit offline, unit back online, full charge by a certain time. View your real-time and historical vehicle charging data via dashboard or smartphone apps – Android or iOS. JuiceNet Green option minimizes greenhouse gas emissions of charging an electric vehicle.

Control time of charge, max. charge rate, and monitor instantaneous power, amperage and more. Set up automatic notifications, e.g. start and end of charge, unit offline, unit back online, full charge by a certain time. View your real-time and historical vehicle charging data via dashboard or smartphone apps – Android or iOS. JuiceNet Green option minimizes greenhouse gas emissions of charging an electric vehicle. Cable length: 24 feet

24 feet Durability: Water and fire-resistant. Watch the EVSE Ice Bucket Challenge by eMotorWerks

Source: Metroplugin

EV owners love the ClipperCreek HCS-40 because it’s so durable and seems to last forever, like the Energizer Bunny. It’s slightly more expensive than its JuiceBox counterpart, registering at $565.

Features (source: ClipperCreek)

Price: $565

$565 Warranty: 36 months

36 months Installation: It can be hardwired by a qualified electrician and is also available with two different plugs: HCS-40P with NEMA 14-50 plug or the HCS-40P with NEMA 6-50 plug.

It can be hardwired by a qualified electrician and is also available with two different plugs: HCS-40P with NEMA 14-50 plug or the HCS-40P with NEMA 6-50 plug. Power: The 32-Amp charging station can put out a max of 7.7 kW

The 32-Amp charging station can put out a max of 7.7 kW Connectivity: ClipperCreek has an Enel X JuiceNet-enabled HCS-40 version for $799 that allows all the same software functionality as the JuiceBox. That way, ClipperCreek owners can manage and rent their station with access control features through EVmatch.

ClipperCreek has an Enel X JuiceNet-enabled HCS-40 version for $799 that allows all the same software functionality as the JuiceBox. That way, ClipperCreek owners can manage and rent their station with access control features through EVmatch. Cable length: 25 feet

25 feet Durability: Indoor and Outdoor Rated

Source: Autoblog

Coming in at 9.5% of the EVmatch network, ChargePoint carries a 32-Amp version and a flex station that can go up to 50 Amps. The following details are for the 32-Amp station.

Features (source: ChargePoint)

Price: $749, on sale now for $599

$749, on sale now for $599 Warranty: 36 months

36 months Installation: This plug-in station (indoor installation only) uses a NEMA 6-50 outlet

This plug-in station (indoor installation only) uses a NEMA 6-50 outlet Power: The 32-Amp charging station can put out a max of 7.7 kW

The 32-Amp charging station can put out a max of 7.7 kW Connectivity: Use the ChargePoint app to schedule charging when electricity rates are low to save money, get access to ChargePoint’s public charging network, track all your charging in one place, and set reminders so you never forget to plug in.

Use the ChargePoint app to schedule charging when electricity rates are low to save money, get access to ChargePoint’s public charging network, track all your charging in one place, and set reminders so you never forget to plug in. Cable length: 25 feet

25 feet Durability: UL listed charging station is built for electrical safety

EVmatch’s Recommendations

Enel X JuiceBox Pro – We recommend the JuiceBox Pro because it’s affordable, durable, connected, and a customer favorite. Plus, JuiceBox Pro owners can manage their station remotely through the EVmatch app, which makes renting your home or apartment station extremely easy. Last but not least, the JuiceBox is compatible with Tesla vehicles via an adapter. ChargePoint Home 32A – ChargePoint’s home charger receives our runner-up mention because it’s the second-most used connected station on our network. We are fans of Level 2 stations with WiFi or cellular connectivity because they provide added access and power control features, which enable beneficial energy grid services.

For those people out there looking for a new charging station, EVmatch is offering a $250 rebate when you purchase and list a JuiceBox Pro on the network. Fill out the form here to learn more or email support@evmatch.com.

Didn’t see your station on the list? Let us know what charging station you have and why you like it. Tag EVmatch in a picture of your station on Instagram or Facebook and be entered to win $20 of free charging credit!