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Best high-power Level 2 EV chargers, ranked on official ENERGY STAR specs
Level 2 EV chargers whose official ENERGY STAR nameplate output current is 50 A or higher, compared on the official certified AC-output EVSE record. We score official maximum output power, official maximum output cord length, official no-vehicle-mode input power and official network capability. Missing official fields are shown as Not listed and score at the category minimum. Official figures above 19.2 kW are clamped at the reference best so one 38.4 kW dual-output record does not dominate the table.
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Top pick
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Grizzl-E Ultimate (GRU-077-W-HW-25DJ80-A-GB)
Score 9.1/10 · Check price
Why it wins: Official Level 2, 19.2 kW, 25 ft official cord. Official ENERGY STAR record lists 19.2 kW maximum output power.. Official ENERGY STAR record lists a 25 ft maximum output cord..
"Not listed" means the official manufacturer specification table we used does not publish that figure. Prices show "Check price" until a retailer feed provides a current price.
A 240-volt EV charger usually needs a dedicated circuit, a correctly sized breaker and, for a hardwired wall unit, installation by a licensed electrician following the National Electrical Code and local rules. Use only cables, inlets and adapters the maker lists as compatible, and do not add a general-purpose extension cord. Inspect the output cord for cuts, heat damage or a bent connector before each use, and stop using a damaged cable. Match the official indoor or outdoor rating and the official input voltage to the install location — those ratings are often missing from the ENERGY STAR record, so confirm them with the maker. ENERGY STAR certified EVSE is tested for safety by a nationally recognized laboratory; uncertified chargers may not be. Confirm the current official specification and the vehicle connector (J1772 or NACS) with the maker and the retailer before you buy.
Best for: Official Level 2, 19.2 kW, 26 ft official cord
9.0/10
What we like
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 19.2 kW maximum output power.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a 26 ft maximum output cord.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists network capability.
Official no-vehicle-mode input power is 2.74 W.
Watch out for
The ENERGY STAR record does not list the vehicle connector (J1772 or NACS) or whether the unit is hardwired or plug-in.
Score breakdown
Official maximum output power30%
Official maximum output cord length25%
Official no-vehicle-mode input power25%
Official network capability20%
Official maximum output power
19.2 kW
Official maximum output cord length
26 ft
Official no-vehicle-mode input power
2.74 W
Official network capability
Yes
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID
2391534
Official model number
Terra AC W19-P8-R-*D-*
Also certified under official model numbers
Terra AC W19-P8-R-*C-#; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*C-##; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*C-###; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*C-####; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*C-#####; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*C-######; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*C-#######; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*C-########; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*C-#########; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*C-##########; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*C-###########; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*C-############; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*D-**; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*D-***; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*D-****; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*D-*****; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*D-******; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*D-*******; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*D-********; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*D-*********; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*D-**********; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*D-***********; Terra AC W19-P8-R-*D-************
Best for: Official Level 2, 19.2 kW, 26 ft official cord
8.4/10
What we like
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 19.2 kW maximum output power.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a 26 ft maximum output cord.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists network capability.
Watch out for
The ENERGY STAR record does not list the vehicle connector (J1772 or NACS) or whether the unit is hardwired or plug-in.
Score breakdown
Official maximum output power30%
Official maximum output cord length25%
Official no-vehicle-mode input power25%
Official network capability20%
Official maximum output power
19.2 kW
Official maximum output cord length
26 ft
Official no-vehicle-mode input power
5.65 W
Official network capability
Yes
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID
2399141
Official model number
Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-*
Also certified under official model numbers
Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-**; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-***; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-****; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-*****; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-******; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-*******; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-********; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-*********; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-**********; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-***********; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-************; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-#; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-##; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-###; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-####; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-#####; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-######; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-#######; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-########; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-#########; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-##########; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-###########; Terra AC W19-P8-RD-*CD-############
Best for: Official Level 2, 19.2 kW, 18 ft official cord
6.4/10
What we like
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 19.2 kW maximum output power.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists network capability.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 2 outputs.
Watch out for
Official no-vehicle-mode input power is 9.53 W.
Score breakdown
Official maximum output power30%
Official maximum output cord length25%
Official no-vehicle-mode input power25%
Official network capability20%
Official maximum output power
19.2 kW
Official maximum output cord length
18 ft
Official no-vehicle-mode input power
9.53 W
Official network capability
Yes
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID
2667900
Official model number
CP6000
Also certified under official model numbers
CP6000 with Dual Port, CP6021B-50A-L5.5-**** CP6023B-50A-L5.5-**** CP6021B-80A-L5.5-**** CP6023B-80A-L5.5-**** CP6021B-50A-L7-**** CP6023B-50A-L7–**** CP6021B-80A-L7-**** CP6023B-80A-L7-****, Where **** represents customer codes, may be followed by DAI, MER, DMS, SDGE
Official product type
Level 2
Official nameplate output current
80 A
Official input voltage
240 V
Official number of outputs
2
Official output cord gauge
9 AWG
Official ENERGY STAR connected capable
Not listed
Official auxiliary features
High Resolution Display,PLC Board (ISO 15118),Radio Frequency Identification (RFID),Revenue Grade Meter,Speaker
Best for: Official Level 2, 12 kW, 25 ft official cord
3.6/10
What we like
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 12 kW maximum output power.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a 25 ft maximum output cord.
Watch out for
Official ENERGY STAR record lists no network capability.
Score breakdown
Official maximum output power30%
Official maximum output cord length25%
Official no-vehicle-mode input power25%
Official network capability20%
Official maximum output power
12 kW
Official maximum output cord length
25 ft
Official no-vehicle-mode input power
4.07 W
Official network capability
No
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID
3815198
Official model number
EVC50021###
Also certified under official model numbers
EVC50022###, ### may be any numeric suffix; EVC50023###, ### may be any numeric suffix; EVC50024###, ### may be any numeric suffix; EVC50031###, ### may be any numeric suffix; EVC50032###, ### may be any numeric suffix; EVC50033###, ### may be any numeric suffix; EVC50034###, ### may be any numeric suffix
Official product type
Level 2
Official nameplate output current
50 A
Official input voltage
240 V
Official number of outputs
1
Official output cord gauge
8 AWG
Official ENERGY STAR connected capable
No
Official auxiliary features
PLC Board (ISO 15118),Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Buying guide: how to choose the right high-power Level 2 EV charger
High-power here means official 50 A or more
Every product in this table has an official nameplate output current of at least 50 A on the ENERGY STAR record. Typical 32 A to 48 A home wall units are ranked in the Level 2 home table. An 80 A official rating usually needs a large dedicated circuit; confirm panel capacity and installation rules with a licensed electrician. We do not test install paths.
Official power above 19.2 kW is clamped
The reference best for official maximum output power in this category is 19.2 kW, the usual official figure for an 80 A, 240 V Level 2 unit. Official records at 38.4 kW (for example a 160 A nameplate) are clamped at 19.2 kW for scoring so one dual-output commercial record does not flatten the rest of the table. The official figure still appears on the product page.
What “Not listed” means
If official cord length, no-vehicle-mode power or network capability is missing from the ENERGY STAR record, the field is Not listed and scores at the category minimum. Connector type and hardwired versus plug-in hookup are almost always Not listed on this dataset.
Safety
A 240-volt EV charger usually needs a dedicated circuit, a correctly sized breaker and, for a hardwired wall unit, installation by a licensed electrician following the National Electrical Code and local rules. Use only cables, inlets and adapters the maker lists as compatible, and do not add a general-purpose extension cord. Inspect the output cord for cuts, heat damage or a bent connector before each use, and stop using a damaged cable. Match the official indoor or outdoor rating and the official input voltage to the install location — those ratings are often missing from the ENERGY STAR record, so confirm them with the maker. ENERGY STAR certified EVSE is tested for safety by a nationally recognized laboratory; uncertified chargers may not be. Confirm the current official specification and the vehicle connector (J1772 or NACS) with the maker and the retailer before you buy.
How this ranking is calculated
Score = weighted average of normalised specs, out of 10. Full method
Official maximum output powerThe official maximum output power published on the ENERGY STAR certified AC-output EVSE record, in kilowatts. It is the certified nameplate figure, not a charging speed we measured at a vehicle. In this category the reference range is 12 kW to 19.2 kW. Official figures above 19.2 kW are clamped at the reference best so a rare dual-output 38.4 kW record does not dominate the ranking. Scale: 12 → 19.2 kW.
30%
Official maximum output cord lengthThe official maximum output cord length published on the ENERGY STAR record, in feet. A record of 0 ft is shown as 0 ft and usually means the certified unit is an inlet or socket without a factory cable. We do not guess a cable length from retailer listings. Official lengths above 30 ft are clamped at the 30 ft reference best. Scale: 12 → 30 ft.
25%
Official no-vehicle-mode input powerThe official no-vehicle-mode input power published on the ENERGY STAR record, in watts. Lower official standby power is better. This is a certified laboratory figure for the charger when no vehicle is connected, not a bill we measured at a house panel. Scale: 12 → 1 W.
25%
Official network capabilityOfficial network capability on the ENERGY STAR record, recorded as yes or no when the field is filled in. This is the certified network-capability flag, not a test of the maker's app. If the field is blank it is shown as Not listed.
Do you test these high-power Level 2 chargers in a lab?
No. Rankings use only figures published on the ENERGY STAR certified AC-output EVSE record, each linked on the product page. We do not publish prices, customer ratings or hands-on test scores.
Why clamp official output power at 19.2 kW?
19.2 kW is the official nameplate power of a typical 80 A, 240 V Level 2 charger. A small number of certified records list 23 kW or 38.4 kW. Those official figures are still shown, but the score treats anything above 19.2 kW as the reference best so one dual-output record does not dominate.
Can a typical house panel support an official 80 A charger?
Often it cannot without a service upgrade. The official nameplate current is a certified rating, not an approval of your panel. Use a licensed electrician to check capacity, breaker size and local code before you buy or install a high-power unit.
Do commissions change the ranking?
No. Amazon may pay a commission if you buy through a Check price button, at no extra cost to you. Commissions never change the order, and no brand can pay for placement.
Why is the connector type or hardwired vs plug-in hookup Not listed?
The ENERGY STAR AC-output EVSE record we used does not include a consistent official field for the vehicle connector (J1772 or NACS) or for whether the charger is hardwired or uses a NEMA plug. When those facts are not on the certified record, we show them as Not listed and do not fill the gap from retailer listings or marketing pages. Confirm the connector and the hookup with the maker before you buy.
Top pick · 9.1/10Grizzl-E Ultimate (GRU-077-W-HW-25DJ80-A-GB)