Automotive · Head-to-head
Emporia Pro Level 2 EV Charger vs Grizzl-E Classic 40A
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Home EV Chargers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Emporia Pro wins because its load management can avoid a panel upgrade that often costs more than the charger, while still delivering up to 48 amps. The Grizzl-E Classic is simpler and tougher, with no app to break, and it is the better buy if your panel has capacity and you just want reliable charging.
Emporia Pro Level 2 EV Charger
Buy itA 48 amp smart charger with built-in load balancing that can save you a panel upgrade.
- Up to 48 amps (11.5 kW at 240V) hardwired, or 40 amps (9.6 kW) on a NEMA 14-50 plug, with a 25 ft cable and a J1772 or NACS connector.
- PowerSmart load balancing with the included Emporia Vue monitor adjusts charging to your panel's capacity, which Emporia says lets older 60 or 100 amp services charge without an upgrade.
- UL certified, GFCI protected and NEMA Type 4 indoor and outdoor, with a 3-year warranty and 60-day returns.
- Load management needs the Vue monitor installed in your panel.
- Emporia warns that its built-in GFCI can cause nuisance tripping on circuits that also have a GFCI breaker.
- The NEMA 14-50 plug version is limited to 40 amps.
Grizzl-E Classic 40A
Buy itA rugged, Canadian-made aluminium charger with no app, built to survive the weather.
- Heavy-duty aluminium enclosure, made in Canada, with a UL Type 4 indoor and outdoor rating.
- Rated to operate from minus 30 to plus 50 degrees Celsius (minus 22 to 122 Fahrenheit), with UL listing and Energy Star certification.
- 40 amps (10 kW) on a NEMA 14-50 or 6-50 plug, adjustable to 32, 24 or 16 amps, with a 25 ft cable and a 3-year warranty, or 5 years as an option.
- No internet connection: the spec table lists the smart function as none, so no scheduling or monitoring in an app.
- The same page shows scheduling and monitoring graphics, which apply to other Grizzl-E models, not this one.
- At 22 lb it is the heaviest charger here with a published weight.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Emporia Pro Level 2 EV Charger Our pick | Grizzl-E Classic 40A | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Homes with limited electrical capacity and owners who want solar and time-of-use automation. | Owners who want a simple, tough charger and can schedule charging from the car. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Maximum power | 48A, 11.5 kW hardwired | 40A, 10 kW |
| Installation | NEMA 14-50 plug (40A) or hardwire | NEMA 14-50 or 6-50 plug |
| Connector and cable | J1772 or NACS, 25 ft | J1772, 25 ft |
| Weather rating | NEMA Type 4 | UL Type 4 |
| Certification shown | UL certified | UL listed, Energy Star |
| Smart features | App, scheduling, solar, load balancing with Vue | None, no internet connection |
| Size and weight | Not published on the product page | 13.39 x 9.45 x 14.96 in, 22 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years, 60-day returns | 3 years, 5-year option |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Emporia Pro Level 2 EV Charger if
homes with limited electrical capacity and owners who want solar and time-of-use automation.
Know before buying: load management needs the Vue monitor installed in your panel.
Pick the Grizzl-E Classic 40A if
owners who want a simple, tough charger and can schedule charging from the car.
Know before buying: no internet connection: the spec table lists the smart function as none, so no scheduling or monitoring in an app.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Emporia Pro Level 2 EV Charger - A 48 amp smart charger with built-in load balancing that can save you a panel upgrade. Choose the Grizzl-E Classic 40A instead if owners who want a simple, tough charger and can schedule charging from the car.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Home EV Chargers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).