ChargePoint
Home Flex
$549
Released 2023
Best EV Home Chargers · head-to-head
Home Flex vs Level 2 EV Charger (Classic)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) is cheaper at $429. Every spec and price links to its source.
Emporia
Level 2 EV Charger (Classic)
$429Cheaper
Released 2023
Which is better: the Home Flex or Level 2 EV Charger (Classic)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) is the cheaper at $429.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Home Flex | Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $549 | $429 |
| Brand | ChargePoint | Emporia |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Msrp usd | 549 | 429 |
| Max amps | 50 | 48 |
| Max power (kW) | 12 | 11.5 |
| Connector type | J1772 | J1772 |
| Install type | hardwired or plug-in NEMA 14-50 | hardwired or plug-in NEMA 14-50 |
| Cable length (ft) | 23 | 25 |
| Wi-Fi smart | Yes | Yes |
| Energy star | Yes | Yes |
| Nema outlet | NEMA 14-50 or NEMA 6-50 (plug-in variants) | NEMA 14-50 |
| Indoor outdoor rating | NEMA 3R | NEMA 4 |
| Load balancing | Yes | No |
| Warranty years | 3 | 3 |
Sources — Home Flex: chargepoint.com (verified 2026-06-23). Level 2 EV Charger (Classic): emporiaenergy.com (verified 2026-06-23).
What's the difference between the Home Flex and Level 2 EV Charger (Classic)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Msrp usd: Home Flex 549 vs Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) 429
- Max amps: Home Flex 50 vs Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) 48
- Max power (kW): Home Flex 12 vs Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) 11.5
- Cable length (ft): Home Flex 23 vs Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) 25
- Nema outlet: Home Flex NEMA 14-50 or NEMA 6-50 (plug-in variants) vs Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) NEMA 14-50
- Indoor outdoor rating: Home Flex NEMA 3R vs Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) NEMA 4
- Load balancing: Home Flex true vs Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) false