Fact: ~50% of US homes require a full electrical panel upgrade to safely install a Level 2 EV Charger.
The Emporia Pro EV Charger makes powerful automated Level 2 charging possible for almost any home. Thanks to PowerSmart technology, you can charge your EV up to 9 times faster than a level 1 charger using your existing electrical panel and save thousands on electrical upgrades.
Plug into the future of smart EV charging
Charge 9x Faster
Charges any EV up to 9x faster than with a Level 1 charger
Build on Award-Winning Tech
Rated Best Level 2 EV Charger by State of Charge
Savings
Works with your existing electrical panel saving you thousands on upgrades
UL and NEMA certified
UL certified and NEMA 4-rated for reliable all-weather use
Charge 9x Faster
Charges any EV up to 9x faster than with a Level 1 charger
Build on Award-Winning Tech
Rated Best Level 2 EV Charger by State of Charge
Savings
Works with your existing electrical panel saving you thousands on upgrades
UL and NEMA certified
UL certified and NEMA 4-rated for reliable all-weather use
NEMA Plug vs. Hardwire
J1772 or NACS Connector
NEMA Plug vs. Hardwire
NEMA Plug: If you have a NEMA 14-50 outlet where you plan to install the charger, this might be the option for you. A NEMA Plug is easy to install and portable, but limits your charge rate to 40A. If your electrical panel has GFCI breakers, we recommend the hardwired option.
Hardwire: A Hardwired installation is a more permanent EV charging solution. While not portable like a NEMA plug model, you can charge at up to 48A. It is recommended to hire a licensed electrician to install a hardwired Emporia Classic EV Charger.
NEMA Plug vs. Hardwire
NEMA Plug: If you have a NEMA 14-50 outlet where you plan to install the charger, this might be the option for you. A NEMA Plug is easy to install and portable, but limits your charge rate to 40A. If your electrical panel has GFCI breakers, we recommend the hardwired option.
Hardwire: A Hardwired installation is a more permanent EV charging solution. While not portable like a NEMA plug model, you can charge at up to 48A. It is recommended to hire a licensed electrician to install a hardwired Emporia Classic EV Charger.
J1772 or NACS Connector
The Emporia Classic EV Charger comes in one of two connector types to support all EVs:
J1772 / CCS: The standard connector for most electric vehicles in North America. This connector is used for Level 1 (120 volt) and Level 2 (240 volt) AC charging.
NACS (North American Charging Standard) Connector: The NACS connector is becoming the new standard in North America. Also referred to as SAE J3400, it is compatible with both AC Level 2 and DC fast charging. Tesla vehicles use the NACS connector, and many other manufacturers are transitioning to this standard starting in 2025.
J1772 or NACS Connector
The Emporia Classic EV Charger comes in one of two connector types to support all EVs:
J1772 / CCS: The standard connector for most electric vehicles in North America. This connector is used for Level 1 (120 volt) and Level 2 (240 volt) AC charging.
NACS (North American Charging Standard) Connector: The NACS connector is becoming the new standard in North America. Also referred to as SAE J3400, it is compatible with both AC Level 2 and DC fast charging. Tesla vehicles use the NACS connector, and many other manufacturers are transitioning to this standard starting in 2025.
GFCI Breakers
The Nuisance of NEMA 14-50 and GFCI Breakers:
GFCIs normally add a layer of protection for users. However, they can also lead to nuisance tripping when used in conjunction with a GFCI protected appliance, like a Level 2 charger, that will shut down the associated circuit and halt charging on your vehicle. This will cause headaches for homeowners who will have to continually reset the tripped breakers.
Emporia's EV chargers have their own built-in GFCI protection, which could cause nuisance tripping if the circuit is also protected by a GFCI breaker at the panel.
GFCI Breakers
The Nuisance of NEMA 14-50 and GFCI Breakers:
GFCIs normally add a layer of protection for users. However, they can also lead to nuisance tripping when used in conjunction with a GFCI protected appliance, like a Level 2 charger, that will shut down the associated circuit and halt charging on your vehicle. This will cause headaches for homeowners who will have to continually reset the tripped breakers.
Emporia's EV chargers have their own built-in GFCI protection, which could cause nuisance tripping if the circuit is also protected by a GFCI breaker at the panel.
Installation
We’ve partnered with Treehouse to offer licensed electricians you can trust.
No cold calls. No guesswork. Just fast, reliable installation from pros who know our charger inside and out.
2-steps to Claim Your $100 Install credit:
1. Buy your Emporia Classic or Pro Charger
2. We'll send you an email link to get your installation scheduled with our trusted partner, Treehouse.
Installation
We’ve partnered with Treehouse to offer licensed electricians you can trust.
No cold calls. No guesswork. Just fast, reliable installation from pros who know our charger inside and out.
2-steps to Claim Your $100 Install credit:
1. Buy your Emporia Classic or Pro Charger
2. We'll send you an email link to get your installation scheduled with our trusted partner, Treehouse.
How PowerSmart Load Management works
PowerSmart is a software upgrade that unlocks the full power of the Emporia Pro EV Charger when paired with the Vue Energy Monitor installed in your electrical panel.
Here's how it works: PowerSmart uses real-time energy from the Vue Energy Monitor device in your electrical panel and measures your energy use thousands of times per second and allocates only the available panel capacity to your EV charger to never exceed the maximum panel capacity. The Vue comes in the box with the Emporia Pro EV Charger, and can be installed by your electrician at the same time as your charger install.
What's in the box?
Your Emporia Pro comes with the sleek Emporia Pro charger with 25' cable, an Emporia Vue 3 Home Energy Monitor with two 200a CT sensors, PowerSmart software, and mounting hardware.
Professional installation is recommended and Emporia has licensed, vetted installation partners ready to help.
Customer Reviews
Charger works as described, but what makes it uniquely better, is the wifi line power monitoring (Vue) system. Saved me thousands on installation
I had been researching how to charge my Tesla on just my solar energy when I found Emporia had reasonably priced hardware with good reviews, so I made the purchase. I'm now charging from my panels during the day while working from home instead of buying expensive utility power at night. The utility recently made it more expensive to charge overnight so now I just won't use any of their overpriced power. Thanks to Emporia for helping to level the playing field with the greedy utilities.
As a former EV charger installer that's installed hundreds of units, I've always had great experience with Emporia chargers. Now that I finally have a residence that I can install a charger in, I chose the Emporia Pro. I have a 1960's home with a 150A panel, so having load shedding capability was important to me. The included whip on the charger was long enough to wire into my panel with, so the only thing needed for the installation that wasn't included in the box was a circuit breaker. The app setup was also straightforward, and I love the real time load information I can see about my home. Great work on designing this unit!
Additional Information
What's In The Box
Emporia Pro Level 2 EV Charger (White model EMC2-A, or Black model EMC2-B)
- 25' Cable and J1772 Connector
Vue 3 Home Energy Monitor
- 2 200A CTs for whole home monitoring
PowerSmart Software
- Built-in automated load balancing technology
Power Specs
Input Voltage:
- 208/240VAC 50/60Hz
Power Charge:
- 11.5kW (240V/48A) / 9.6kW (240V/40A) /
- 10kW (208V/48A) / 8.3kW (208V/40A)
Required Breaker
- Dedicated 50A+ dual pole for 40A
- Dedicated 60A+ dual pole for 48A
Additional Specs
Connector
- 25’ cable SAE J1772 connector
Power Wiring
- NEMA Type 14-50P (up to 40A) with 28" cable. Hardwired (up to 48A) with 3' long conduit.
Enclosure
- Enclosure Watertight NEMA Type 4 indoor/outdoor
Temp Range
- -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C)
Certifications
NEC 625: Electric Vehicle Charging System Equipment
SAE J1772: Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler Standard
SAE J3400: North American Charging Systems (NACS) for Electric Vehicles
UL 817: Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords
UL 991: Safety Tests for Safety-Related Controls Employing Solid-State Devices
UL 2251: Standard for Plugs, Receptacles and Couplers for Electric Vehicles
UL 2594: Standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
GFCI Protection
- The National Electrical Code (NEC) now requires a GFCI breaker installed on any circuit using a 6-50 or 14-50 outlet. Since the Emporia EV Charger already has built-in GFCI protections, it can cause false/unwarranted tripping when installed on a line with GFCI protections also provided on the breaker.
- Your electrician will be able to provide the best information for your installation scenario. If GFCI breaker installation is a requirement for your installation, then we recommend using the hardwired installation method since that is not required to be GFCI protected in the same way the NEMA outlet is. Due to conflicting requirements between NEC (NFPA70) and UL certifications related to the behavior of GFCI operations on EV Charging equipment, we can't provide more specific installation recommendations since it will depend on your location and you should consult your professional installer for more details.