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EV Chargers under $500

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5 EV chargers under $500 from Lectron, Eviqo, Autel and more. Most cost $449 to $499, and half cost less than $469.

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 11/04/2026 12:38 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
EmporiaSpec score 9.4

Level 2, NACS, 48 to 50 A, Hardwired

+Smart features with 48 to 50 amp Level 2 output
+NACS connector for Tesla vehicles
+Cable length between 21 and 25 feet
−Hardwired installation required rather than plug-in
$479.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
EmporiaSpec score 8.8

Level 2, J1772, 48 to 50 A, Hardwired

+Smart WiFi-enabled 48 to 50 amp Level 2 charger
+J1772 connector fits most non-Tesla vehicles
+Cable length between 21 and 25 feet
−Hardwired installation required rather than plug-in
$449.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 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 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details

Compare specs

EV chargerLevelConnectorAmperagePower connectionCable lengthSpec scorePrice
Level 2J1772Hardwired21 to 25 ft8.5$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details
Level 2J177248 to 50 AHardwired21 to 25 ft9.4$449.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
Level 2NACS48 to 50 AHardwired21 to 25 ft9.4$479.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Level 2J177248 to 50 AHardwired21 to 25 ft8.8$449.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Level 2J177248 to 50 AHardwired21 to 25 ft8.8$469.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details

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