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EV Chargers under $500

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7 EV chargers under $500 from Lectron, Eviqo, Autel and more. Most cost $450 to $469, and half cost less than $454.

AutelSpec score 8.5

Level 2, J1772, Hardwired, 21 to 25 ft

+Hardwired installation provides a fixed home charging point
+Outdoor-rated for installation outside the garage
+Cable length of 21 to 25 ft for easy reach
−Hardwired installation requires professional electrical work
$499.00-12%List: $569.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
EviqoSpec score 9.4

Level 2, J1772, 48 to 50 A, Hardwired

+48 to 50 A: the highest amperage of the 12 here
+21 to 25 ft: only 1 of 13 here have a higher cable length
$449.98-12%List: $510.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
EviqoSpec score 9.3

Level 2, NACS, 40 A, Plug-in

+Level 2 charging at 40 A
+Includes a NEMA 14-50 plug
+Smart charging features
−Requires a 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet
$459.00-10%List: $510.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
AutelSpec score 8.7

Level 2, J1772, 40 A, Plug-in

+40 A output for faster Level 2 charging
+Smart app control with scheduled charging
+Plug-in installation needs no electrician
−Requires a 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet
$424.17-5%Was: $446.50
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
AixineSpec score 8.8

Level 2, J1772, 48 to 50 A, Plug-in

+48 to 50 A output for faster Level 2 charging
+Smart WiFi app control
+Cable length of 21 to 25 ft
−Requires hardwired installation by an electrician
$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
AutelSpec score 8.8

Level 2, J1772, 48 to 50 A, Hardwired

+48 to 50 A output for faster Level 2 charging
+Smart app control with scheduled charging
+Cable length of 21 to 25 ft
−Requires hardwired installation by an electrician
$469.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
Soneil SparkSpec score 9.3

Level 2, J1772, 40 A, Plug-in

+Level 2 charging at 40 A on 240 V
+Plugs into a NEMA 14-50 outlet for simple installation
+Smart features included
−Requires a NEMA 14-50 outlet to plug in
$454.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details

Compare specs

EV chargerLevelConnectorAmperagePower connectionCable lengthSpec scorePrice
Level 2J1772Hardwired21 to 25 ft8.5$499.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
Level 2J177248 to 50 AHardwired21 to 25 ft9.4$449.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
Level 2NACS40 APlug-in21 to 25 ft9.3$459.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
Level 2J177240 APlug-in21 to 25 ft8.7$424.17
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
Level 2J177248 to 50 APlug-in21 to 25 ft8.8$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:35 PST - Details
Level 2J177248 to 50 AHardwired21 to 25 ft8.8$469.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
Level 2J177240 APlug-in21 to 25 ft9.3$454.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:35 PST - Details

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