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ChargePoint Home Flex vs Wallbox Pulsar Plus

The two most adjustable home chargers. Both fit whatever circuit your panel can support, so the decision moves to size, cable and installation type.

By Sawyer V. · Published September 8, 2026

Electrical conduit running along a wall to a mounting point

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If you have decided you want an adjustable charger -- the right call when your panel's spare capacity is uncertain -- these are the two serious options. They are close enough that the decision comes down to physical constraints rather than performance.

The two units

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
2Wallbox Pulsar PlusTight wall space. J1772, 25 ft cable.Tight wall space48 A11.5 kWCheck price on Amazon#ad how we are funded

The specifications

Published specifications
ChargePoint Home FlexWallbox Pulsar Plus
Maximum output50 A / 12 kW48 A / 11.5 kW
Current range16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 50 A6 A to 48 A configurable
InstallationHardwired or NEMA 14-50Hardwired at 48 A
Cable23 ft25 ft
Body sizeLarger7.8 x 7.9 x 3.9 in
Temperature rangeSee manual-22 F to 104 F
CertificationUL listed, Energy StarUL 2594, UL 2231
Warranty3 years3 years

Three questions that settle it

  1. Do you have space? If the wall is narrow, the Pulsar Plus at under eight inches square wins outright.
  2. Do you want to unplug it and take it with you? Then the Home Flex, because it is sold in a NEMA 14-50 version and the 48 A Pulsar Plus is hardwired.
  3. How long is your run? 25 feet against 23 feet. Measure it properly -- if you are near the limit this decides it.

The amperage difference is not the point

50 A vs 48 A

Home Flex at 50 A: 12.0 kW, about 42 miles per hour

Pulsar Plus at 48 A: 11.5 kW, about 40 miles per hour

Difference: roughly 20 miles over a 10-hour night

And the 50 A setting needs more circuit than most panels have to spare.

Both units 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. Tight wall space

Wallbox Pulsar Plus

Wallbox · J1772 · 48 A / 11.5 kW · 25 ft cable

The smallest 48 A unit here at roughly 7.8 by 7.9 inches, which matters more than it sounds when the only free wall is beside a door.

What is good

  • Smallest body of the 48 A units, under 8 inches square
  • Current configurable in steps from 6 A to 48 A
  • NEMA Type 4 enclosure, rated down to -22 F
  • Weighs 4.4 lb without the cable, so mounting is simple

What is not

  • Hardwired only at 48 A, with no plug-in version at full output
  • Setup runs through the app, which some owners find fussy
Published specifications for the Wallbox Pulsar Plus
Maximum output48 A / 11.5 kW at 240 V
Configurable current6 A to 48 A
ConnectorSAE J1772
Cable25 ft
Body size7.8 x 7.9 x 3.9 inches without the cable
Operating temperature-22 F to 104 F
CertificationUL 2594, UL 2231
Warranty3 years

Skip this if: Skip it if you want a plug-in unit you can take with you. The 48 A Pulsar Plus is hardwired.

Specifications above are the manufacturer’s published figures. Source: Wallbox, Wallbox. We have not tested this unit — see how we pick.

Check price on Amazon#ad how we are funded

The verdict

Wallbox Pulsar Plus if space is tight, your run is long, or you like the finer current steps for a constrained panel. ChargePoint Home Flex if you want the option of a plug-in installation, or you may eventually upgrade your service and want the extra headroom waiting.

FAQ

Questions people actually ask

Is the Wallbox Pulsar Plus or ChargePoint Home Flex better?
The Pulsar Plus for a tight wall and a longer 25 ft cable; the Home Flex for a plug-in option and a 50 A ceiling. Both adjust to your circuit and both are properly certified.
Can the Wallbox Pulsar Plus be plugged in?
The 48-amp version is hardwired. If you specifically want a plug-in unit, the ChargePoint Home Flex is sold in a NEMA 14-50 version.
Which has the longer cable?
The Pulsar Plus, at 25 feet against the Home Flex's 23 feet.

Sources

Where these numbers come from

  1. ChargePoint Home Flex specifications and ordering information — ChargePoint
  2. Pulsar Plus datasheet — Wallbox

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