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EvoCharge HOME (EVC50012001) vs EvoCharge W1-1962-7PT0

Two of the portable and dual-input ev chargers in our best portable and dual-input ev chargers, ranked on official energy star specs comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.

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#1 of 36 in Portable and dual-input EV chargers

EvoCharge HOME (EVC50012001)

9.0/10

Best for: Official Level 2, 12 kW, 25 ft official cord

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#2 of 36 in Portable and dual-input EV chargers

EvoCharge W1-1962-7PT0

8.2/10

Best for: Official Level 2, 9.6 kW, 25 ft official cord

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Spec-by-spec comparison

Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.

SpecEvoCharge HOME (EVC50012001)EvoCharge W1-1962-7PT0Weight
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 1.44 kW to 11.52 kW, which covers official Level 1 figures and official dual-input or portable Level 2 figures up to 48 A at 240 V. 12 kW 9.6 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. 25 ft 25 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. 2.2 W 3.43 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. Yes Yes 20%
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID35543172472803info
Official model numberEVC50012001W1-1962-7PT0info
Also certified under official model numbersEVC32061001; EVC32062001; EVC32063001; EVC32064001; EVC50011001; EVC50013001; EVC50014001W1-1962-4PT0; W1-1962-4PT1; W1-1962-5PT0; W1-1962-5PT1; W1-1962-7PT1info
Official product typeLevel 2Level 2info
Official nameplate output current50 A40 Ainfo
Official input voltage240 V240 Vinfo
Official number of outputs11info
Official output cord gauge8 AWG10 AWGinfo
Official ENERGY STAR connected capableNoNoinfo
Official auxiliary featuresRevenue Grade MeterNot listedinfo
Official product featuresModel is portableModel is portableinfo
Official network connection typesWi-Fi or Gigabit EthernetWi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernetinfo
Official ENERGY STAR date certified07/15/202408/07/2024info
PlugPick score9.0/108.2/10100%

Where each one comes out ahead

EvoCharge HOME (EVC50012001)

Better published figure on: Official maximum output power, Official no-vehicle-mode input power.

What we like

  • Official ENERGY STAR record lists 12 kW maximum output power.
  • Official ENERGY STAR record lists a 25 ft maximum output cord.
  • Official ENERGY STAR record lists network capability.
  • Official no-vehicle-mode input power is 2.2 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.

EvoCharge W1-1962-7PT0

No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.

What we like

  • Official ENERGY STAR record lists a 25 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.

Verdict

On published specs, the EvoCharge HOME (EVC50012001) scores higher (9.0 vs 8.2). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.

  • Choose the EvoCharge HOME (EVC50012001) if this sounds like you: official Level 2, 12 kW, 25 ft official cord.
  • Choose the EvoCharge W1-1962-7PT0 if this sounds like you: official Level 2, 9.6 kW, 25 ft official cord.
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