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6 EV chargers under $500 from Lectron, Eviqo, Autel and more. Most cost $450 to $479, and half cost less than $452.

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
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
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
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
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 2J177240 APlug-in21 to 25 ft8.7$449.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 PST - Details
Level 2NACS40 APlug-in21 to 25 ft8.7$449.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:51 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 2NACS48 to 50 AHardwired21 to 25 ft9.4$479.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 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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