Product Review · Level 2 EV Chargers · #6 Ranked
ChargePoint HomeFlex
Plug-in 40A/50A smart charger · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 80
At $576 the ChargePoint Home Flex is the best-known home charger in North America, a plug-in 40A unit that can be hardwired later for up to 50A with amperage set entirely in software. Quality reads 84 and features 86, and the app ties into ChargePoint's public network and utility rebate programs. Value drops to 66, and that is the real story: it costs well above 40A rivals with similar hardware, setup and every amperage change require the app plus a working Wi-Fi or Bluetooth link, and dropouts show up in reviews. It fits a buyer who wants the ecosystem and rebate paperwork handled.
What you're getting
- Up to 50A / 12 kW hardwired, 40A max on the plug
- App-set output 16/24/32/40/48/50A to match the circuit
- Adds about 37-45 miles of range per hour
- 23 ft cold-resistant cable, NEMA 3R enclosure, 13.8 lb
- UL Listed and ENERGY STAR; ties into utility rebates
- Wi-Fi app with scheduling, reminders and Alexa control
- 3-year parts warranty; free app, no subscription
- Setup and amperage changes need the app plus Wi-Fi
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- Up to 50A / 12 kW, app-set 16-50A
- 23 ft cable, NEMA 14-50 plug-in
- UL Listed, ENERGY STAR, 3-year parts
- Price$599.00
- TierPlug-in 40A/50A smart charger
- Category rank#6 of 10
Should you buy the ChargePoint HomeFlex?
The ChargePoint HomeFlex is the charger most people already recognize from public stations, and that familiarity is part of what you pay for. Ranked #6 of 10 in our Level 2 EV Chargers list, it reaches 50A / 12 kW hardwired or 40A on the plug, is UL Listed and ENERGY STAR, and ties directly into many utility rebate programs. It suits buyers who want one app for home and public charging and value rebate paperwork being easy. Anyone shopping on hardware alone will find better value in the Emporia 48A.
Where it earns its score
- Flexible install. Plug in at 40A or hardwire for 50A, with output selectable from 16 to 50A in the app.
- Best-in-class software. Features scores 86 with scheduling, reminders, Alexa control and the same ChargePoint account you use on the road.
- Rebate friendly. UL Listed, ENERGY STAR and on most utility-approved charger lists.
- Balanced quality. Quality, Reliability and Satisfaction all land at 84 to 86.
What to know first
- Value is the lowest factor by a wide margin. At $576 you are paying $127 more than the Emporia for comparable hardware, and Value scores 66.
- App required for setup. Changing amperage or configuring the unit needs the app plus Wi-Fi; there is no physical dial.
- NEMA 3R enclosure. Rated for outdoor use, but a step below the NEMA 4 sealing on the Emporia, EVIQO and Grizzl-E.
- Shorter cable. 23 ft versus the 25 ft most rivals include.
Our verdict
The ChargePoint HomeFlex scores 80, Good Buy. Buy it if your utility rebate specifically lists it or you want the ChargePoint ecosystem at home; otherwise the Emporia 48A at 87 delivers the same 11.5 kW and UL listing for $449.
Emporia 48A EV Charger
Questions buyers ask
Is the ChargePoint HomeFlex plug-in or hardwired?
Both. It ships as a NEMA 14-50 plug-in unit limited to 40A, or an electrician can hardwire it for the full 50A / 12 kW.
How much range per hour does the ChargePoint HomeFlex add?
Roughly 37 to 45 miles of range per hour at full output, depending on your car's onboard charger.
ChargePoint HomeFlex or Emporia 48A?
The Emporia scores 87 to the HomeFlex's 80 and costs $127 less for the same 48A hardwired output. The HomeFlex wins on app polish and broader rebate program listings.
Ready to check it out?
ChargePoint HomeFlex · ViperScore 80 · Good Buy · $599.00
How the other 9 level 2 ev chargers scored
87Emporia 48A EV Charger
86Tesla Wall Connector
84EVIQO EVIPOWER 2 40A
83Autel MaxiCharger 50A
81Grizzl-E Classic Connect
78AIMILER 32A Portable
77Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40A
77Enphase IQ EV Charger 2
74Lectron 40A Portable
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