However, the Home Flex is not capable of power-sharing. The JuiceBox charger can share power, which is a bonus, especially for people who are getting their second electric car. Charging NetworkĮnel X currently does not have their own away–from–home charging network while ChargePoint currently has a network of over 18,000 chargers in the US. Hence, the JuiceBox outperforms the Home Flex in terms of weatherproof rating. The Home Flex is NEMA 3 weatherproof rated, and the JuiceBox charger has a NEMA 4 rating. The cable of the JuiceBox is a little thicker, heavier and less pliable than that of the Home Flex, so the Home Flex gains another score. Therefore, we will give Enel X the green checkmark for cable length. The NEMA 140-50 cord of the JuiceBox is slightly longer than that of the ChargePoint home charger, which gives you some wiggle room when you plug it in. The JuiceBox comes with a 25-foot cable while the Home Flex only comes with a 23-foot cable. The Home Flex also has an additional electrical connection option of a NEMA 6-50 plug. Electrical Connectionīoth chargers can be connected with a NEMA 14-50 plug. That being said, we will give ChargePoint the advantage in this category for providing more power. It’s important to note that you can only achieve 50 amps on the ChargePoint if it’s hardwired and will only achieve 40 amps if it’s plugged in. The ChargePoint charges at 50 amps and 240 volts for a max power of 12 kilowatts.
The Enel X JuiceBox charges at 32 amps or 40 amps and 240 volts so the max power could be 7.6 kW or 9.6 kW. The JuiceBox charger is a sizable unit, which weighs 16 lbs, and the dimensions are 7.6 inches wide by 18.6 inches high by 5.6 inches deep.Ĭompared to the JuiceBox, the Home Flex is lighter and more portable, so the Home Flex earns one score.
The Home Flex weighs 13.8 lbs and sizes 7.06 inches wide by 11.19 inches high by 7.07 inches deep. The categories we will look at are portability, max power, electrical connection, cable length,cable flexibility, weatherproof rating, charging network, power-sharing, locking system, build quality, customer service, mobile app, price and then pick an overall winner. Next, we will take a look at features that are different between the two chargers and assign a winner for each category. Lastly, they are both backed by a three-year warranty.ĬhargePoint vs JuiceBox: Features that are Different They are also both UL Listed to meet safety standards and Energy Star Certified for efficiency. They can participate in Utility Demand Response Programs. These chargers are Wi-Fi enabled and allow you to connect them to a user-friendly mobile app to monitor track and schedule charging. In addition to that, both the JuiceBox and Home Flex are indoor and outdoor rated, allowing you the flexibility to mount it in whatever location is most convenient to you, unlike many less expensive charger options. The Home Flex and the JuiceBox both offer the NEMA 14-50 version.īoth chargers have built-in cable, which is nice compared to many cheaper charger options that require you to mount a separate cable hook to wrap the cable around. You can even charge any Tesla with these chargers by using the J1772 to Tesla adapter that comes with all Tesla models. They both utilize a J1772 connector, an industry-standard plug for electric vehicles, and are compatible with nearly all electric vehicles on the market in North America. They both are capable of flexible power delivery, which means that you can set the power output to match the circuit you have it on. Let’s start by talking about common features of both charger options. ChargePoint vs JuiceBox: Features in Common If you’re in a rush – skip to the conclusion. In this ChargePoint vs JuiceBox comparison, we will be making a side-by-side comparison of these two EV chargers.īy the end of this post, you will have a good idea of which EV charger is the best fit for you.
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