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ChargePoint Home Flex vs Autel MaxiCharger

Both reach 50 amps, both plug in or hardwire, and both carry three-year warranties. The differences are in the details -- and one of them may decide it for your garage.

By Sawyer V. · Published September 10, 2026

A wall-mounted charging unit with two cables
Illustrative photo.

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On the headline numbers these are twins. Buyers choosing between them are really choosing on three things: how finely you can set the current, which receptacle it plugs into, and whether two feet of cable matter in your garage.

Side by side

Published specifications
ChargePoint Home FlexAutel MaxiCharger AC Home
Maximum output50 A / 12 kW50 A / 12 kW hardwired
Settings16, 24, 32, 40, 48 or 50 A--
Plug optionsNEMA 14-50NEMA 14-50 or 6-50 (40 A)
Cable23 ft25 ft
CertificationUL listed, ENERGY STARTested to UL standards by CSA; ENERGY STAR listed
Warranty3 years3 years
From each manufacturer's published documentation and the ENERGY STAR dataset. A dash means the item is not in the sources we cite.

How to choose

The two, at a glance

Ranked for a first home charger. Every row jumps to the full write-up below.

#ProductBest forMax outputPrice
1ChargePoint Home FlexHomes with an uncertain panel. J1772, 23 ft cable.Homes with an uncertain panel50 A12 kWCheck price on Amazon#ad how we are funded
2Autel MaxiCharger AC HomeLong reach outdoors. J1772, 25 ft cable.Long reach outdoors50 A12 kWCheck price on Amazon#ad how we are funded

Both chargers in full

Full specifications and the case against each.

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
Published specifications for the ChargePoint Home Flex
Maximum output50 A / 12 kW at 240 V
Amperage settings16, 24, 32, 40, 48 or 50 A
ConnectorSAE J1772
Cable23 ft
InstallationHardwired or NEMA 14-50
CertificationUL listed, Energy Star
Warranty3 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.

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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
Published specifications for the Autel MaxiCharger AC Home
Maximum output50 A / 12 kW hardwired; 40 A / 9.6 kW plug-in
ConnectorSAE J1772
Cable25 ft
EnclosureNEMA Type 4
CertificationTested to UL standards by CSA
Warranty3 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.

Check price on Amazon#ad how we are funded

The verdict

ChargePoint Home Flex for flexibility on an uncertain panel. Autel MaxiCharger for a 6-50 receptacle or a longer reach. Either is a sound 50 A charger with a genuine safety listing.

FAQ

Questions people actually ask

Is ChargePoint or Autel better?
The ChargePoint Home Flex for its six settings from 16 A to 50 A on an uncertain panel. The Autel MaxiCharger for a NEMA 6-50 plug option and a 25 ft cable. Both reach 50 A.
Do ChargePoint and Autel chargers work with a Tesla?
Yes, both are J1772 units, which a Tesla uses through the J1772 adapter that comes with it.
What circuit do they need at 50 A?
A 70 A circuit (50 x 1.25 = 62.5, rounded up to the next standard size). At 40 A on a plug, a 50 A circuit.

Sources

Where these numbers come from

  1. ChargePoint Home Flex specifications and ordering information — ChargePoint
  2. MaxiCharger AC Home specifications — Autel Energy
  3. ENERGY STAR Certified Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment -- AC-Output (dataset) — US EPA, ENERGY STARListings, maximum current and cord length for the FLO Home, Grizzl-E Classic and Autel units. Queried 2026-09-10.

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