Decisions, decisions! You’ve already made up your mind to install a home charging station for your electric vehicle. Or maybe your EV charger stopped working, and you’re looking for a quality replacement. You do your online research and it tells you Level 2 is most suited for residential use regularly because it charges up to 6 times faster than Level 1. However, you’re still not sure which Level 2 EV charger is best.
Check our detailed descriptions of 6 of today’s top EV chargers to help you choose the right one for your needs.
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Our 2 Favourite EV Charging Stations:
1. Siemens VersiCharge Home Charger
- Power amps: 30
- Plug-in: depends on the model
- Hardwired: yes
- Wi-Fi enabled: yes, for the Smart Grid version
- Compatible with home automation systems: Google Home, Amazon Echo/Alexa
- Vehicles: all J1772 compliant vehicles*
- Cable: 14 feet for Hardwire model; 20 feet for Smart Grid & Universal
- Warranty: 3 years on residential use under normal operating conditions
- Resumes charging post-power outage
- SPECIAL FEATURES: American-manufactured by a reliable company, this charger is packed with convenient features. It offers a pause function, a 2/4/6/8-hour delay (which doesn’t work with all vehicles, however), and a switch that allows you to adjust the maximum power according to your home’s capability (extremely helpful if you own an older house!). The unit may be wall or post mounted.
2. FLO X5 Stage 2 Charger
- Power amps: 30
- Wi-Fi enabled: yes
- App: FLO
- Compatible with home automation systems: Google Home, Amazon Echo/Alexa, Ring, Control$
- Vehicles: All*
- Cable: 25 feet
- Energy efficiency: energy-saving features let you track energy consumption & schedule charging to take advantage of low-demand energy periods
- Warranty: 3-year limited warranty
- Resumes charging post-power outage
- SPECIAL FEATURES: The Flo is Canadian-made & CSA safety-certified. It’s built sturdy enough to function even in Canada’s extreme climate. The rugged yet elegant casing is aluminum, not plastic like some other EV chargers. Real-time tech support is provided.
Four Other Excellent Models:
3. JuiceBox 40
- Power: 40 amps
- Plug-in: yes
- Hardwired: yes
- Wi-Fi enabled: yes
- App: JuiceNet
- Compatible with home automation systems: Google Home, Amazon Echo/Alexa
- Resumes charging post-power outage
- Vehicles : all*
- Cable: 25 feet
- Energy efficiency: Energy Star certified
- Warranty: 3 years on residential use under normal operating conditions
- SPECIAL FEATURES: The charger is equipped with smart scheduling & notification features. Its compact weatherproof indoor/outdoor case is suitable for garage, carport, driveway etc.
4. Bosch Level 2 Plug-in
- Power: 32 amps (new model); 16 amps(older model)
- Plug-in: yes
- Hardwired: yes
- Vehicles — all that comply with J1772 standard*
- Cable: 25 feet (new model); 12 feet (older model)
- Energy efficiency: may be switched off when not in use, to allow for zero energy consumption
- Warranty: 3 years on residential use under normal operating conditions
- SPECIAL FEATURES: Manufactured by a well-respected engineering firm, this device is easy to install. Special features include LED charging status lights & a thermal sensor to guard against overheating. A replacement charging cord & coupler may be purchased as needed. One caveat: the Bosch is quite pricey.
5. ChargePoint Home Flex Wi-Fi Enabled EV Charger
- Power: 40-50 amps
- Plug-in: yes
- Hardwired: yes
- Wi-Fi enabled: yes
- App: ChargePoint
- Compatible with home automation systems: Alexa
- Vehicles: all current models & many older ones*
- Cable: 23 foot
- Warranty: 3 years on residential use under normal operating conditions
- Energy efficiency: Energy Star certified
- Resumes charging post-power outage
- SPECIAL FEATURES: Produced by a brand famous for quality, the charger comes with an illuminated holster & an intuitive app. 24/7 customer support.
6. EvoCharge Level 2 EV Charger
- Power: 16-32 amps
- Plug-in: yes
- Hardwired: yes
- Wi-Fi enabled: certain models
- Vehicles — all EVs & PHEVs sold in Canada*
- Cable 18 feet
- Warranty: 3 years on residential use under normal operating conditions
- Resumes charging post-power outage
- SPECIAL FEATURES: Here’s a cost-effective Level 2 charger which meets ETL Canadian safety standards. It is ultra slim for flexible installation.
*Note: The charger may be used for Tesla vehicles, with Tesla’s adapter.
Sun Electrical Has The EV Charger Expertise You’re Looking For
Our team of professional electricians are qualified to help you in so many ways. We install each and every electric charger brand on the market.
Contact us for experienced, reliable EV charger installation service, including:
- Hardwiring of EV charging stations
- Installation of an EV charger-compatible outlet in your garage or another charging area
- Upgrading your home electrical system to accommodate EV charger requirements
- Answering all the questions you have about electric vehicle charging station installation — we know our stuff!
Here’s a recent Google review of a successful EV charger installation by Sun:
“Excellent experience with Marcel from start to finish. We installed an EV charger in our garage and it required some adaptations to the house. Quote was detailed and thoughtful (and in line with others) and the work done was excellent. Marcel was courteous, professional, and thoughtful in doing the work. [Sun Electric] will be my electricians of choice now.”
Diana P