Product Review · Level 2 EV Chargers · #8 Ranked
Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40A
Plug-in 40A compact smart charger · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 77
At $649.99 the Wallbox Pulsar Plus is the smallest charger in this group, a 40A plug-in unit under eight inches square with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, scheduling and power sharing across multiple Wallbox units. Features read 84 and quality 80, but value collapses to 60: this is the most expensive 40A charger here, and the Emporia and Grizzl-E deliver the same 9.6 kW for hundreds less. The myWallbox app and its Wi-Fi reliability also draw recurring complaints in reviews, and faster charging means stepping up to the separate 48A hardwired model. It suits buyers who care most about a compact, tidy garage install.
What you're getting
- 40A / 9.6 kW on a 50A circuit, app-adjustable to 6A
- Compact 7.8 x 7.9 x 3.9 in housing, 20 lb
- NEMA 14-50 plug with a 25 ft cable
- UL Listed and ENERGY STAR; weather-resistant case
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; myWallbox app, Alexa and Google
- Power Sharing across multiple Wallbox units
- 3-year warranty; assembled in the US, free app
- Most expensive 40A unit here; app reliability complaints
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 40A / 9.6 kW, app-adjustable to 6A
- 7.8 x 7.9 x 3.9 in housing, 25 ft cable
- UL Listed, ENERGY STAR, 3-year warranty
- Price$649.99
- TierPlug-in 40A compact smart charger
- Category rank#8 of 10
Should you buy the Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40A?
Buy the Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40A if a small, tidy install matters to you and the price does not. It is the most compact unit in our Level 2 EV Chargers ranking, at 7.8 by 7.9 inches, and it supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Alexa, Google and power sharing between Wallbox units. It ranks #8 of 10 because at $649.99 it is the most expensive 40A charger here by a wide margin. For the same 9.6 kW output, the EVIQO costs $254 less and the Grizzl-E $300 less.
Where it earns its score
- Compact footprint. Roughly the size of a small speaker, easy to fit beside a panel or in a narrow garage bay.
- Bluetooth plus Wi-Fi. Bluetooth setup and control work even if the garage has no Wi-Fi signal.
- Feature set. Scores 84 on Features with voice control, scheduling and multi-unit power sharing.
- Certified and assembled in the US. UL Listed, ENERGY STAR and weather-resistant.
What to know first
- Value is the lowest factor at 60. You are paying a premium for size and styling, not speed.
- App reliability complaints. The myWallbox app is a recurring source of frustration in owner reviews.
- 40A only. No path to 48A, so the Tesla and Emporia charge faster for less.
- Three-year warranty. Standard, and no better than chargers that cost half as much.
Our verdict
The Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40A scores 77, Fair Buy, and only makes sense when the compact size or Wallbox power sharing solves a specific problem. Otherwise the EVIQO EVIPOWER 2 at 84 delivers identical 9.6 kW output with better value for $449.99.
Emporia 48A EV Charger
Questions buyers ask
What circuit does the Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40A need?
A 50A circuit with a NEMA 14-50 outlet for full 40A output. It can be adjusted down to 6A in the app for smaller circuits.
Does the Wallbox Pulsar Plus work with Alexa?
Yes. It supports Alexa and Google Assistant through the myWallbox app, along with scheduling and energy tracking.
Wallbox Pulsar Plus or EVIQO EVIPOWER 2?
Both are 40A / 9.6 kW plug-in chargers. The EVIQO scores 84 at $449.99; the Wallbox scores 77 at $649.99 but is smaller and adds Bluetooth and power sharing.
Ready to check it out?
Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40A · ViperScore 77 · Fair Buy · $649.99
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
80ChargePoint HomeFlex
78AIMILER 32A Portable
77Enphase IQ EV Charger 2
74Lectron 40A Portable
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