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Emporia · Updated June 2026

Level 2 EV Charger (Classic): price, specs & release date

GoldDeskmark85/100#2 of 11 in class

The Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) costs $429, #2 cheapest of 11 EV home chargers (median $569). It earns a Gold Deskmark — 85/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 11 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Level 2 EV Charger (Classic), released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: emporiaenergy.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

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Is the Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) a good buy?

At $429, the Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) is #2 cheapest of the 11 EV home chargers we track, where the median is $569. On the spec sheet, its cable length of 25 ft is the highest of the 11, its msrp usd of 429 is below the median of the 11, and its max amps of 48 is at the median of the 11. By release date, it is among the newer of the 11 we date.

Specifications

Price (US)$429 Starting MSRP for J1772 variant confirmed on emporiaenergy.com; NACS variant $479 also listed on the page.
BrandEmporia
Released2023
Msrp usd429
Max amps48
Max power (kW)11.5
Connector typeJ1772
Install typehardwired or plug-in NEMA 14-50
Cable length (ft)25
Wi-Fi smartYes
Energy starYes
Nema outletNEMA 14-50
Indoor outdoor ratingNEMA 4
Load balancingNo
Warranty years3

Source: emporiaenergy.com (verified 2026-06-23) · corroborated by shop.emporiaenergy.com. VERIFIED on emporiaenergy.com: $429 starting (J1772), $479 (NACS), 48A hardwired / 40A plug-in, 25ft cable with remote holder, Wi-Fi app, ENERGY STAR certified, NEMA 4 rated indoor/outdoor, UL listed, 3-year warranty. 11.5kW inferred from 48A x 240V (not stated in kW on page) - retained as standard derived value. Load balancing (PowerSmart) is a paid add-on for Classic, kept false. Confidence: high.

Is the Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) worth it vs cheaper EV home chargers?

Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) against its closest cheaper and pricier EV home chargers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked →

ProductPriceMsrp usdMax ampsMax power (kW)Connector typeInstall type
Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) this$4294294811.5J1772hardwired or plug-in NEMA 14-50
Classic$299.99299.99409.6J1772plug-in NEMA 14-50
Wall Connector (Gen 3)$4754754811.5NACShardwired

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) cost?

The Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) has a US price of $429 (Starting MSRP for J1772 variant confirmed on emporiaenergy.com; NACS variant $479 also listed on the page.), as of 2026-06-23.

How does the Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) compare on price?

At $429, the Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) is #2 cheapest of the 11 EV home chargers we track, where the median is $569.

When was the Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) released?

The Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) was released 2023.

What are the Level 2 EV Charger (Classic)'s key specs?

Level 2 EV Charger (Classic) (Emporia): msrp usd 429, max amps 48, max power kw 11.5, connector type J1772, install type hardwired or plug-in NEMA 14-50. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-23.

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