Test: Best Home EV Chargers 2024

Have you recently bought a plug-in hybrid or an electric car? Then it is high time to get a EV charger for your home. We have taken a closer look at the chargers we consider to be the most interesting on the market. This comparison is based on several different tests from, among others, M3 & Best in Test. At Evify we also install over 100 chargers every week and have thus collected information from both our customers and electricians about the best chargers on the market.

Chargers in this test

• Easee Charge Lite
• Zaptec Go
• DEFA Power
• Charge Amps Aura
• Charge Amps Halo
• Charge Amps Dawn
• Garo GLB
• Garo Entity Pro
• Garo GTB
• Alfen Eve Pro-Line
• Wallbox Pulsar Max
• Ctek Chargestorm Connected 2
• Tesla Wall Connector

Why should you buy a EV Charger?

It is much easier to own an electric car or a plug-in hybrid if you have a charger installed in your home. It will be easier to always be able to charge the car at home, and you also avoid all the risks of charging in an ordinary wall outlet. It is also cheaper to charge at home compared to charging your car at public charging stations, especially if you charge at night with an electricity contract with an hourly price.

How we carried out the test and named the winners

In this test, we have taken several different parameters into account to ensure that the winner is actually the best box on the market right now. We have woven together a number of tests that have already been done from, among others, M3 and Best in Test, gone through public reviews for each charger and asked our customers & electricians to get as comprehensive and fair a picture as possible. The chargers were ranked based on the five different parameters below.

1. Quality & Guarantee ✅

A EV charger is often installed outdoors must be able to handle a rough climate like that in the nordic countries. The build quality and warranty are therefore extremely important. To assess this, we have gone through the number of complaint cases for each charger, reviewed public reviews and traditional benchmarks such as IP classification and guarantees.

2. Price & Accessories 💸

The price is always an important factor for consumers, but it is not only the price of the charger that is the most important. Some chargers cost more to install, some have a fixed charging cable included and all chargers have a different amount of accessories to choose from. For this parameter, we have reviewed the prices, supply and availability of all major suppliers.

3. Software & App 📱

A EV charger can be both smart and stupid, important for most users is that the chargers software is easy to use, has all the functions you want and always works. For this parameter, we have gone through all the chargers ratings & reviews in the App Store & Google Play.

4. Design 🦄

As the EV charger is most often mounted on the facade of the house, design is important for most people. Here we mainly looked at the size of the charger, the color options and who had the honor of winning design awards.

5. Reviews 🧐

Actual end user reviews are a really good indication of how good a product actually is. Here we have gone through our own reviews, conversations and scanned the suppliers' own pages to get as comprehensive a picture as picture.

The best charger with fixed cable - DEFA Power

DEFA Power has quickly become a bestseller with us at Evify. This is a smart, powerful and safe charger with a 6 meter fixed cable and an intuitive display. The charger is prepared for the roughest of climates and handles temperatures from -50 °C to +85 °C.

With DEFA PowerSmart, you also get full control over electricity consumption and can charge your car with maximum power at the lowest possible price.

Best charger for those who prioritize size and design - Zaptec Go

Zaptec Go is a small EV charger, but despite its size it delivers power! It also has advantages such as support for wireless loadbalancing, free 4G connection and an app that is easy to use and allows you to keep track of the charges regardless of where you are. As the icing on the cake, you can also buy the model in six different color versions. Norwegian Zaptec has also won the international design prize Red Dot Design Award for its product Zaptec Go in 2021 in the category "best product design".

Best charger for homes with two electric cars - Charge Amps Aura

Charge Amps Aura is the perfect choice for those who may need to charge two cars at the same time. Each outlet offers up to 22 kW of power. Charge Amps Aura is a carefully designed charger, made of recycled aluminium. A classic example of stylish Swedish industrial design, developed by Joachim Nordwall who designed cars for Koenigsegg. The Aura also has smart loadbalancing between the two sockets for maximum power on every occasion.

Best charger for those with a Tesla - Tesla Wall Connector

Do you own a Tesla? Then you will definitely like the Wall Connector Gen 3. Charge your Tesla at home with up to 22 kW power, which gives you up to 71 km of range per hour of charging. The Wall Connector also comes with a fixed 7.3 meter charging cable and you can enjoy using the same app you use for your car to control your charging. The charger fits all Tesla models but can also charge other electric cars with type 2 sockets.

The full comparison

Below you will see a compilation of all the tested EV chargers in this comparison. Simply scroll left and right to see the full compilation.

Conclusion

After reading this test, we hope you feel confident in choosing the EV charger that suits you best. If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact us and our experts will be happy to help you.