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9 EV chargers under $500 from Lectron, Eviqo, Autel and more. Most cost $449 to $459, and half cost less than $450.

LevitonSpec score 8.7

Level 2, 40 A, Plug-in, 21 to 25 ft

+Delivers 40 amps at up to 9.6 kW
+Smart Wi-Fi connectivity
+Cable length of 21 to 25 feet
$499.85
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
LectronSpec score 8.7

Level 2, NACS, 40 A, Plug-in

+UL2594 certified and ETL listed
+Cable is 21 to 25 feet long
+Plugs into a NEMA 14-50 outlet with no hardwiring
−Requires a 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet to operate
$449.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 PST - Details
LectronSpec score 8.7

Level 2, J1772, 40 A, Plug-in

+UL2594 certified, ETL listed
+Plug-in installation with no hardwiring
+Cable of 21 to 25 ft reaches more parking spots
−Requires a NEMA 14-50 outlet
$449.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 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
Lectron

Level 1 and 2, NACS, Plug-in, NEMA 5-15

+Plugs into a standard NEMA 5-15 outlet
+Supports both Level 1 and Level 2 charging
+Includes smart WiFi control
−Level 1 charging is slower than Level 2 charging
$450.48-10%Was: $499.98
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 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
PrimecomtechSpec score 8.5

Level 2, Up to 20 A, Plug-in, Portable

+26 ft and longer: the highest cable length of the 13 here
−Up to 20 A: 11 of the 12 here have a higher amperage
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:45 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 240 APlug-in21 to 25 ft8.7$499.85
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
Level 2NACS40 APlug-in21 to 25 ft8.7$449.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 PST - Details
Level 2J177240 APlug-in21 to 25 ft8.7$449.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 PST - Details
Level 2NACS40 APlug-in21 to 25 ft9.3$459.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:39 PST - Details
Level 1 and 2NACSPlug-inn/a$450.48
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 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 2Up to 20 APlug-in26 ft and longer8.5$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:45 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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