Best EV Charging Stations

The ChargePoint NEMA 14-50 is a force to be reckoned with. With this device, you can charge up to 40 miles of range per hour. Needless to say, the model will be saving you ample time. As it is usually the case with the company's stations, this unit is compatible with most electric vehicles, including but not limited to Teslas, Toyota Prius (not excluding Prime), Chevrolet Volt, Bolt EV, Chrysler Pacifica, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Ioniq, Kia NIRO, Honda Clarity, Nissan LEAF, Jaguar I-PACE, and more.

The one thing that always separates ChargePoint chargers (besides the charging speed) is the ChargePoint app. With this app, you can schedule charging, pick the charging speed, set reminders, and track the progress. Of course, what allows this device to be paired with the app in the first place is the integrated Wi-Fi module that operates on both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, keeping the connection lag-free and secure. There's also an LED icon on the station that will display the wireless signal's strength.

One disappointing little detail about this product is that the power cord measures 23 feet, a little below the usual length. Nevertheless, the ChargePoint NEMA 14-50 is still leaps and bounds ahead most electric car charging stations.

The JuiceBox 40 Next Generation Smart EV Charging Station will be bringing the juice necessary to make sure electric vehicles run smooth and far. The product's biggest standout feature is the charging speed that will be pumping enough juice per hour to drive 32 miles straight. It is also the little details though, not unlike the cable rack that enables comfortable cable storage and the security lock that will make sure random people are unable to use the device. Aside from that, what's driving the product's value forward is the polycarbonate casing that's both weatherproof and dust-tight, letting you install this station not only indoors but outside too.

Even taking these into account though, what separates full-blown electric car charging stations from basic chargers is usually compatibility with some app. Here, you receive access to the JuiceNet app that will be controlling and monitoring the charging progress remotely, notifying you when the car is fully charged, setting charging reminders and more. You can use Alexa and Amazon Echo voice controls to manage the device too. Plus, the dynamic LED lights will be showing the charging status.

Bottom line, the JuiceBox 40 Next Generation Smart EV Charging Station is that level 2 station that will be able to charge all electric vehicles, including Teslas.

The MUSTART TRAVELMASTER is an excellent name, not just because it sounds funny but also because the name fits the product. Supplying electric cars with 20 miles within 60 minutes, the model enables somewhat long-distance traveling.

But what drives the product's value before that is that the station can automatically detect which adapting plug is plugged in, charging at the maximum charging power that the inserted plug can handle. In other words, with this station, you won't have to calculate how many kilowatt-hours you can charge without compromising safety. While this is the model's biggest strength, its biggest weakness is the small font on the LCD screen, making the values unreadable at ~8-10 feet.

Setting the screen aside though, the station's construction is superb. The finish's abrasion-resistant, so good luck scraping or wearing this one away. The housing can survive direct lightning hits and will be fine even with considerable downpours. In addition, the model adopts reliable anti-leakage, overvoltage, overheat, and overcurrent protection means, meaning that there's practically no chance something will go wrong with the station. So, assuming you want something that lasts, the MUSTART TRAVELMASTER should prove a pretty outstanding choice.

The Megear Level 1-2 EV Charger comes from a somewhat different angle, the angle that lets you switch between level 1 and level 2 charging. Picking between 100- or 240-volt connections, the model allows you to charge up to 6 or 12 miles of range per hour respectively. Of course, while the NEMA 6-20 connection works from standard 240-volt outlets, level 1 charging requires a NEMA5-15 adapter, which is shipped with the station as well.

What's also shipped with the station is a J-hook, enabling convenient cable storage, a carry case, enabling easy relocation, and mounting hardware, enabling hassle-free installation. While there's nothing wrong with the hook or the mounting hardware, the carry case comes outfitted with shoddy zippers, so we would recommend you err on the side of caution with this one.

You won't have to be cautious with the station though. On the contrary, the unit is fine with temperatures ranging from -12 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. To add more, the model features over-voltage and under-voltage protection mechanisms, so there's no chance you'll damage the EV during charging. In closing, as long as you're okay with middling charging speed, the Megear Level 1-2 EV Charger will give you your money's worth.

The Zencar Level 1 EV Charger is affordable and, due to that "level 1" remark, pretty unimpressive compared to the chargers we've reviewed before this one. We would recommend this product to people who have primary means of recharging their electric vehicle and purchase this one more as a complementary solution.

Having said that, if you're using some budget EV, not unlike old Toyota Prius models, Nissan LEAF, Nissan eNV-2000, Kia Soul EV, and others, to go from home to work and vice versa, this product will be enough to sustain them. Its charging speed does not go above 6 miles of range per hour but plug the car when you arrive home and unplug when you go back to work the next day and you'll usually have 60+ miles in the tank, which is much more mileage than people usually cover from home to work and back home.

There's not much to add here. Despite the affordable price, the charger comes with a J-hook that enables neat cable storage, a carry case that will let you bring the charger with you when necessary, and the mounting hardware that you need to install this device at home. The supplied connector is tight and hard to get in and out of the car but you'll get used to it. Plus, the cable measures 25 feet, long enough to reach around most automobiles when necessary.