Level 2 EV chargers with the lowest standby power
Ranked by ENERGY STAR "no vehicle mode" input power (lower is better). A charger sits idle most of the day, so this is the electricity you pay for while not charging. Differences are small in dollars; it is one spec among many, not a quality ranking.
| Charger | Max output | Max current | Cord | Wi-Fi/network | Standby (no vehicle) | Max standby cost/yr* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzl-E Classic | 9.6 kW | 40 A | 24 ft | No | 0.8 W | $1.28 |
| Lectron LECHG14-50-40ABLKUS | 9.6 kW | 40 A | 16 ft | No | 0.83 W | $1.33 |
| Lectron LECHG14-50-40ATSLBLKUS | 9.6 kW | 40 A | 16 ft | No | 0.85 W | $1.36 |
| Blink HQ200 | 12 kW | 50 A | 23 ft | No | 0.96 W | $1.54 |
| Wallbox PULSAR PLUS NA | 11.52 kW | 48 A | 24 ft | Yes | 0.96 W | $1.54 |
| EvoCharge BASE | 12 kW | 50 A | 25 ft | No | 1.08 W | $1.73 |
| Lectron LECHGEXP40A-J1772-APP, LECHGEXP40A-NACS-APP | 9.6 kW | 40 A | 17 ft | Yes | 1.08 W | $1.73 |
| Grizzl-E Mini | 9.6 kW | 40 A | 24 ft | Yes | 1.34 W | $2.15 |
| Tesla Universal Wall Connector (1734412-##*) | 11.52 kW | 48 A | 22 ft | Yes | 1.36 W | $2.18 |
| Tesla Wall Connector (1457768-##*) | 11.52 kW | 48 A | 22 ft | Yes | 1.36 W | $2.18 |
| Blink Level 2 AC EVSE BC3-32A-N | 7.68 kW | 32 A | 25 ft | Yes | 1.61 W | $2.58 |
| EvoCharge W1-1962-2PT0 | 9.6 kW | 40 A | 25 ft | No | 1.68 W | $2.69 |
| Grizzl-E Ultimate 48A | 11.52 kW | 48 A | 24 ft | Yes | 1.7 W | $2.73 |
| Lectron LECHG14-50-40ABLKUS-APP | 9.6 kW | 40 A | 16 ft | Yes | 1.7 W | $2.73 |
| EVIQO EVIPOWER | 9.6 kW | 40 A | 25 ft | Yes | 1.75 W | $2.81 |
| Grizzl-E Ultimate | 19.2 kW | 80 A | 25 ft | Yes | 1.78 W | $2.86 |
| Lectron LECHGNexusHWJ1772 | 11.52 kW | 48 A | 22 ft | No | 1.86 W | $2.98 |
| Lectron LECHGNexusNEMA14-50J1772 | 9.6 kW | 40 A | 22 ft | No | 1.88 W | $3.02 |
| EvoCharge HOME | 12 kW | 50 A | 25 ft | Yes | 2.2 W | $3.53 |
| Webasto CSG1SAE-032016 | 7.68 kW | 32 A | 20 ft | No | 2.31 W | $3.71 |
| Grizzl-E Smart | 9.6 kW | 40 A | 24 ft | Yes | 2.33 W | $3.74 |
| EVIQO EVIPOWER240J | 9.6 kW | 40 A | 25 ft | Yes | 2.36 W | $3.79 |
| EVIQO EVIPOWER240N | 9.6 kW | 40 A | 25 ft | Yes | 2.36 W | $3.79 |
| EVIQO EVIPOWER248J | 11.52 kW | 48 A | 25 ft | Yes | 2.43 W | $3.90 |
| EVIQO EVIPOWER248N | 11.52 kW | 48 A | 25 ft | Yes | 2.43 W | $3.90 |
*Estimate: ENERGY STAR "no vehicle mode" input power × 8,760 h, i.e. the most it could use in a year if no car were ever plugged in, × U.S. average residential rate 18.31¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026 (preliminary)).