These are the 4 Home Chargers which we selected for the Mercedes EQC. We’ll be reviewing every aspect of each from charging speed to smart features, plugs and connectors to help you decide which one is right for you.
Product | Amp rating | Level | Cable Length | Nema | Power | Price |
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Wallbox Pulsar Plus – Level 2 EV Charging Station (48 Amp, 11 kW) | 16 – 48 Amp | Level 2 | 25 feet (7.6 m) | Hardwired | 11.5 kW | Click for more info |
Juice Booster 2 – Portable EV Charger (32 Amp) | 32 Amp | Level 2 | 3.1 meters | EU, UK, NEMA, Plexo, CEE16, CEE32 (Single & Tri-Phase) & other adapters. Multiple adapter bundles available. | 11 kW / 22 kW | Click for more info |
Morec – EV Charging Station (32 Amp) | 32 Amp | Level 2 | 6.1 meters | Hardwired | 7.68 kW | Click for more info |
ChargePoint Home Flex – Level 2 EV Charging Station (16-50 Amp) | 16 – 50 Amp | Level 2 | 23 Feet (7 M) | NEMA 14-50 & NEMA 6-50 | 12 kW | Click for more info |
Let’s have a look at each product in particular.
Wallbox Pulsar Plus – Level 2 EV Charging Station (48 Amp, 11 kW)
Product | Amp rating | Level | Cable Length | Nema | Power | Price |
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Wallbox Pulsar Plus – Level 2 EV Charging Station (48 Amp, 11 kW) | 16 – 48 Amp | Level 2 | 25 feet (7.6 m) | Hardwired | 11.5 kW | Click for more info |
One of the Wallbox’s strongest points is the fact that it has a host of smart features including the ability to do power sharing, schedule charging times, charge only when your solar panels are producing excess unused energy and we didn’t even get to the smartphone app. That one allows you to keep track of your costs, how much energy you have used but it also provides some real-time info on the current amperage, actual amount of power delivered together with the battery status. The charger comes with 2 types of connectivity, wifi and bluetooth.
Every Wallbox comes with a 3-Year warranty and it has an IP54 rating which means you can install it outside, it doesn’t necessarily have to be in a garage. The charging won’t stop because of heavy rain or snow.
Juice Booster 2 – Portable EV Charger (32 Amp)
Product | Amp rating | Level | Cable Length | Nema | Power | Price |
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Juice Booster 2 – Portable EV Charger (32 Amp) | 32 Amp | Level 2 | 3.1 meters | EU, UK, NEMA, Plexo, CEE16, CEE32 (Single & Tri-Phase) & other adapters. Multiple adapter bundles available. | 11 kW / 22 kW | Click for more info |
The idea with the Juice Booster is that they wanted to make a charger which is highly durable. You can run it over with your car, it can sit in a puddle of rain or under heavy snow and it will still continue to charge because it has an IP67 rating. That’s unheard of usually, very few EV chargers have this kind of capability. But it doesn’t really fare well on the smart front because there is no connectivity or smart features. But the good news is that if you want to do things like charge scheduling, you should be able to do it from the Mercedes Me Connect platform.
Instead the manufacturer focused on another key aspect and that is flexibility and compatibility with mostly every outlet or every car out there. The idea is that you can order it with a host of outlet connectors or plugs and there are different bundles to choose from depending on your needs and budget. The most expensive package is the master traveler set which has so many charge connectors and adapters that you most likely can charge your Mercedes-Benz EQC anywhere on the planet. The Juice Booster 2 has extremely good customer ratings and fares well on the satisfaction front but it is backed up anyway by a 2-Year warranty.
Morec – EV Charging Station (32 Amp)
Product | Amp rating | Level | Cable Length | Nema | Power | Price |
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Morec – EV Charging Station (32 Amp) | 32 Amp | Level 2 | 6.1 meters | Hardwired | 7.68 kW | Click for more info |
This EQC charging station comes with a Type 2 Mennekes connector in Europe and a J1772 connector in North America. Both versions come with a 20 ft. charging cable (6.1 meters). The european version can’t be plugged into an outlet though and you need to hardwire it while the US version will come with a NEMA 14-50 plug. There are 2 versions, you can get the Morec with smart features which implies wifi connectivity and a smartphone app or the standard version which doesn’t have any of these.
Every Morec wall charger is IP66 rated and is backed up by a 1-Year warranty.
ChargePoint Home Flex – Level 2 EV Charging Station (16-50 Amp)
Product | Amp rating | Level | Cable Length | Nema | Power | Price |
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ChargePoint Home Flex – Level 2 EV Charging Station (16-50 Amp) | 16 – 50 Amp | Level 2 | 23 Feet (7 M) | NEMA 14-50 & NEMA 6-50 | 12 kW | Click for more info |
Because of its public charging network, ChargePoint might actually be the most recognizable brand in the field. Now to connect to your car, it uses a charging cable which is 23 feet long and has a J1772 connector. The downside with this one is that is recommended you install it only indoors since it only has a NEMA 3R rating so you don’t get the best water protection. It does come with a 3-Year warranty and 24/7 customer service.
If you found this info useful, have a look at our other articles on the best chargers to use for the entire EQ Electric line like the EQS Sedan or the EQE suv.
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