Compare Home EV Chargers: Leviton vs. ChargePoint vs. Generac
ACI Northwest sells and installs three Level 2 home EV chargers: the Leviton EV48W, the ChargePoint Home Flex, and the Generac Level 2 Plus. Each one charges your car overnight in your garage or driveway. They differ in price, warranty, smart-home features, and cable length. Use this side-by-side comparison to find the right fit, then let our licensed electricians handle the installation.
Connector note: All three chargers use the SAE J1772 connector (the North American "Level 2" standard). None use the European/UK "Type 2" (Mennekes) connector. All three support Tesla vehicles via an NACS adapter.
Price key: $ = lowest of the three · $$ = mid-range · $$$ = highest of the three (relative ranking, not exact prices; these vary by retailer/promotion).
Side-by-Side Comparison
Follow each charger's column from price and warranty down through specs and features. = included · = not offered
| Compare | LevitonEV48W | ChargePointHome Flex | GeneracLevel 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| At a glance | |||
| Price | $$$Highest price | $Lowest price | $$Mid-range price |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Best for | Smart-home households wanting Alexa/Google Assistant voice control and built-in (optional) RFID access control. | Drivers who want one app across home and ChargePoint's 250,000+ public stations, at the lowest price of the three. | Multi-EV households that need Smart Power Sharing, off-peak scheduling, and the longest cable. |
| Brochure | Leviton View brochurePDF (opens in a new tab) | ChargePoint View brochurePDF (opens in a new tab) | Generac View brochurePDF (opens in a new tab) |
| Specs | |||
| Power output | 48A · 11.6 kW @ 208/240V (fixed) | Adjustable 16–50A · up to 12 kW hardwired / 9.6 kW plug-in | 40A (9.6 kW) or 48A (11.5 kW) · 208/240V, configurable 6A–rated |
| Cable length | 18 ft, weather-resistant (freeze/crack-resistant) | 23 ft | 25 ft |
| Range added | ~25 mi / hr of charging | ~37 mi / hr of charging | Level 2: ~8× faster than Level 1 (exact mi/hr not published) |
| Install type | Hardwired, indoor/outdoor | Hardwired or plug-in (NEMA 14-50); choose your own amperage | Hardwired, ultra-compact, indoor/outdoor |
| Certifications | UL Listed | ENERGY STAR certified, NEMA 3R enclosure | ENERGY STAR & UL certified, NEMA 4 enclosure |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (My Leviton app, no hub required) | Wi-Fi (ChargePoint app) | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth (Generac EV Charging app) |
| Features | |||
| Adjustable amperage | No | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes |
| Alexa voice control | Yes | Yes | No |
| Google Assistant | Yes | No | No |
| Siri / Apple HomeKit | Unconfirmed† | No | No |
| RFID access control (optional, built-in reader) | Yes | No | No |
| Public charging network in-app | No | Yes | No |
| Time-of-use / off-peak scheduling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-charger power/load sharing | No | No | Yes |
| Tesla compatible (NACS adapter) | Yes | Yes | Likely* |
| Indoor + outdoor rated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Which Charger Is Right for You?
Choose Leviton EV48W if…
you live in a smart home and want Alexa/Google Assistant voice control plus optional tap-card RFID access control (note: once RFID is enabled it can't be turned back off). You'll pay the most of the three and get the shortest warranty.
Choose ChargePoint Home Flex if…
you want the lowest price of the three, the most flexible adjustable amperage, and a single app that also covers public charging stations away from home.
Choose Generac Level 2 Plus if…
you have (or plan to add) a second EV and want Smart Power Sharing, off-peak charge scheduling, and the longest cable, at a mid-range price with a 3-year warranty.
Not Sure Which Charger to Pick? We'll Help.
ACI Northwest's licensed electricians install all three chargers in homes across Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho, and Eastern Washington. We'll check your electrical panel, recommend the right charger and amperage for your car, and handle the full installation. Most installs take about four hours.
† Siri/Apple HomeKit support for the EV48W appears only on a third-party retailer page, not on Leviton's own product page or press materials; treat as unconfirmed. Alexa and Google Assistant are confirmed via a Leviton press release on My Leviton app integrations.
RFID access control hardware (reader) is built into the EV48W, but the access-restriction feature itself is optional/off by default per Leviton, and cannot be disabled once activated. See Leviton's own support documentation.
* Generac markets the Level 2 Plus as compatible with all electric vehicles; a Tesla/NACS adapter was not explicitly confirmed on the manufacturer spec sheet at time of writing. Verify before purchase.
Price tiers ($/$$/$$$) are a relative ranking among these three models only, not exact figures. Actual prices vary by retailer, region, and promotions. Compiled from manufacturer brochures/spec sheets/support pages and retailer listings (Leviton, ChargePoint, Generac, Home Depot, Amazon, Home Controls). Not an official document from any of the three manufacturers.
