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Emporia Classic Level 2 EV Charger (NACS, 48A)

A 48A (11.5kW) ENERGY STAR smart Level 2 home charger with a NACS (SAE J3400) connector that opens the Tesla charge port, a 25-ft cable and NEMA Type 4 enclosure.

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Emporia Classic NACS EV charger in black, mounted on plywood with its cable and separate connector holster.
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Key facts

Connector
NACS (SAE J3400) on a 25-ft cable, with a built-in UHF sensor that opens the Tesla charging port
Charging power
11.5kW (240V/48A) or 9.6kW (240V/40A); 10kW (208V/48A) or 8.3kW (208V/40A)
Input voltage
208/240V AC, 50/60Hz
Install options
NEMA 14-50 plug (up to 40A) or hardwired (up to 48A); Emporia recommends a licensed electrician for hardwiring
Breaker Emporia specifies
Dedicated 50A+ double-pole breaker for 40A; dedicated 60A+ double-pole breaker for 48A
GFCI
Internal GFCI (15-20mA trip); Emporia recommends a non-GFCI panel breaker to avoid nuisance trips, or the hardwired version where code requires a GFCI breaker for a NEMA 14-50 circuit
Cable
25 ft

Why people pick it

  • Up to 48A (11.5kW) hardwired, or 40A on a NEMA 14-50 plug
  • ENERGY STAR certified, safety-listed to UL 2594
  • Schedules charging around utility rates in the Emporia app
  • NEMA Type 4 enclosure rated -22°F to 122°F, 25-ft cable
  • 3-year warranty

Know before you buy

  • The plug-in version is limited to 40A; 48A needs hardwiring
  • A GFCI breaker on the circuit can cause nuisance trips (Emporia's own warning)
  • Load balancing (PowerSmart) is a paid upgrade that adds a Vue monitor in the panel
  • Smart features need 2.4GHz Wi-Fi at the charger

Full specifications

ConnectorNACS (SAE J3400) on a 25-ft cable, with a built-in UHF sensor that opens the Tesla charging port
Charging power11.5kW (240V/48A) or 9.6kW (240V/40A); 10kW (208V/48A) or 8.3kW (208V/40A)
Input voltage208/240V AC, 50/60Hz
Install optionsNEMA 14-50 plug (up to 40A) or hardwired (up to 48A); Emporia recommends a licensed electrician for hardwiring
Breaker Emporia specifiesDedicated 50A+ double-pole breaker for 40A; dedicated 60A+ double-pole breaker for 48A
GFCIInternal GFCI (15-20mA trip); Emporia recommends a non-GFCI panel breaker to avoid nuisance trips, or the hardwired version where code requires a GFCI breaker for a NEMA 14-50 circuit
Cable25 ft
ConnectivityWi-Fi 2.4GHz (802.11 b/g/n); Emporia app
EnclosureWatertight NEMA Type 4, indoor/outdoor; no ventilation required
Operating temperature-22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C)
Size320 x 230 x 86 mm
CertificationsSafety: UL 2594 (file E528156); EMC: FCC, ISED; efficiency: ENERGY STAR
In the boxCharger, 25-ft cable, wall mount, handle holder, mounting hardware
ColorsWhite (EMEVSE1) or Black (EMEVSE1-B)
Warranty3 years

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 2, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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