50 amp picks
The best 50-amp EV chargers
Fifty amps is one step above the 48-amp tier. Three chargers reach it, and all three need hardwiring and a 70-amp circuit to get there.
By Sawyer V. · Published September 10, 2026
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Most home chargers stop at 48 A, the figure that lands on a standard 60-amp breaker. These three go to 50 A, which moves the circuit up to 70 amps for under half a kilowatt more. That can be worth it -- but only for a car and a panel that can use it. The 48-amp picks.
50-amp picks
Ranked for a first home charger. Every row jumps to the full write-up below.
| # | Product | Best for | Max output | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChargePoint Home FlexHomes with an uncertain panel. J1772, 23 ft cable. | Homes with an uncertain panel | 50 A12 kW | Check price on Amazon#ad how we are funded |
| 2 | Autel MaxiCharger AC HomeLong reach outdoors. J1772, 25 ft cable. | Long reach outdoors | 50 A12 kW | Check price on Amazon#ad how we are funded |
| 3 | FLO Home X350 A with an app. J1772, 25 ft cable. | 50 A with an app | 50 A12 kW | Check price on Amazon#ad how we are funded |
What 50 amps actually delivers
The arithmetic
50 A x 240 V = 12,000 W = 12 kW
At 3.5 mi/kWh: about 42 miles of range added per hour
Over a 10-hour night: about 420 miles
Required circuit: 50 x 1.25 = 62.5 A, so a 70 A breaker
| Charger | Circuit | Power at 240 V | Miles per hour at 3.5 mi/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 A | 50 A | 9.6 kW | About 34 |
| 48 A | 60 A | 11.5 kW | About 40 |
| 50 A | 70 A | 12 kW | About 42 |
The two checks before you buy
- Your car's onboard charger. If it accepts less than 12 kW, a 50 A unit charges no faster than a 48 A or 40 A one. The AC charging rate is in the owner's manual. Chargers for an electric truck covers the vehicles most likely to use it.
- Your panel. A 70 A circuit needs real headroom after everything else in the house. Load calculation.
How the three differ
| ChargePoint Home Flex | Autel MaxiCharger | FLO Home X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current settings | 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 or 50 A | 50 A hardwired; 40 A plug-in versions | 6 A to 50 A |
| Connector | SAE J1772 | SAE J1772 | J1772 or NACS |
| Cable | 23 ft | 25 ft | 25 ft |
| Plug-in versions | NEMA 14-50 | NEMA 14-50 or 6-50 | NEMA 14-50 |
| Enclosure | Rated for indoor and outdoor use | NEMA Type 4 | Type 4X |
| Certification | UL listed, Energy Star | Tested to UL standards by CSA | ENERGY STAR listed |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
The 50-amp chargers in detail
Three units that reach 50 A when hardwired, each with the case against it.
1. Homes with an uncertain panel
ChargePoint Home Flex
ChargePoint · J1772 · 50 A / 12 kW · 23 ft cable
The most adjustable unit here. It can be set anywhere from 16 A to 50 A, which makes it the one to buy when you do not yet know what your panel will allow.
What is good
- Six selectable amperage settings from 16 A to 50 A
- Sold in both hardwired and NEMA 14-50 versions
- Rated for indoor or outdoor installation
- The app is mature and does not require a subscription
What is not
- 23 ft is a foot shorter than the longest cables in this group
- The 50 A setting needs a bigger circuit than most panels have spare
| Maximum output | 50 A / 12 kW at 240 V |
|---|---|
| Amperage settings | 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 or 50 A |
| Connector | SAE J1772 |
| Cable | 23 ft |
| Installation | Hardwired or NEMA 14-50 |
| Certification | UL listed, Energy Star |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Skip this if: Skip it if your circuit is already fixed and you just want the cheapest safe 40 A unit. You are paying for flexibility you will not use.
Specifications above are the manufacturer’s published figures. Source: ChargePoint, ChargePoint. We have not tested this unit — see how we pick.
2. Long reach outdoors
Autel MaxiCharger AC Home
Autel Energy · J1772 · 50 A / 12 kW · 25 ft cable
The 25 ft cable is the longest in this group, and the NEMA 4 case plus a cold-flexible cord make it the easiest unit to live with on an exposed outside wall.
What is good
- 25 ft cable, the longest of the wall units here
- Sold in NEMA 14-50, NEMA 6-50 and hardwired versions
- NEMA Type 4 enclosure rated for rain, snow, hail and sleet
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so it still works if the Wi-Fi drops
What is not
- The 50 A version is hardwired only
- The app has more features than a first-time owner needs
| Maximum output | 50 A / 12 kW hardwired; 40 A / 9.6 kW plug-in |
|---|---|
| Connector | SAE J1772 |
| Cable | 25 ft |
| Enclosure | NEMA Type 4 |
| Certification | Tested to UL standards by CSA |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Skip this if: Skip it if your parking spot is right next to the panel. You are paying for cable you will coil up and never use.
Specifications above are the manufacturer’s published figures. Source: Autel Energy. We have not tested this unit — see how we pick.
3. 50 A with an app
FLO Home X3
FLO · J1772 · 50 A / 12 kW · 25 ft cable
A 50-amp, Type 4X home charger adjustable from 6 A, sold with a J1772 or NACS connector and a 25 ft cable, hardwired or on a NEMA 14-50 plug. ENERGY STAR listed.
What is good
- Adjustable from 6 A to 50 A
- Type 4X enclosure -- waterproof and corrosion-resistant
- Heat sensors in the plug and the connector
- J1772 or NACS, and hardwire terminals that accept copper or aluminum wiring
What is not
- Three-year warranty on the X3; FLO's five-year term is for the X6 and X8
- The plug-in version's cord is 24 inches, so the receptacle must sit right beside it
- Needs a 70 A circuit to run at the full 50 A
| Maximum output | 50 A / 12 kW at 240 V |
|---|---|
| Adjustable | 6 A to 50 A |
| Connector | J1772 or NACS, chosen at purchase |
| Cable | 25 ft |
| Enclosure | Type 4X, industrial-grade thermoplastic |
| Installation | Hardwired, or NEMA 14-50 plug on a 24-inch cord |
| Heat sensors | In the NEMA plug and the connector |
| App | Schedules, access restriction, charging history |
| ENERGY STAR | Listed |
| Operating temperature | -40 F to 122 F |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Skip this if: Skip it if you want a charger with no app at all, or if you want the full 50 A but your panel cannot carry a 70 A circuit.
Specifications above are the manufacturer’s published figures. Source: FLO, FLO, X3 spec sheet, US EPA, ENERGY STAR. We have not tested this unit — see how we pick.
FAQ
Questions people actually ask
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Sources
Where these numbers come from
- ChargePoint Home Flex specifications and ordering information — ChargePoint
- MaxiCharger AC Home specifications — Autel Energy
- FLO Home Level 2 chargers — FLOX3 column of FLO's specification table: 6-50 A, 12 kW, 25 ft cable, fixed holster, Type 4X industrial-grade thermoplastic, -40 F to 122 F, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (cellular LTE-M in development), no daisy chain, 12.5 lb hardwired or 13.6 lb plug-in, 3-year warranty (5 years on the X6 and X8). Fetched 2026-09-10.
- ENERGY STAR Certified Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment -- AC-Output (dataset) — US EPA, ENERGY STARListings and maximum current for the FLO Home and the other units named. Queried 2026-09-10.
- NEC Article 625: EV charging equipment — WireRefContinuous-load rule behind every circuit figure on this page.
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