As electric vehicles grow in proliferation, the need for home charging will increase as well. If you’re looking to add a charging station to your home, there are many charging brands to choose from. To give you a better understanding of the options available, here are the top EV charger brands in Canada.
FLO
Headquartered in Quèbec, FLO is one of the leading EV manufacturers in Canada. The Flo Home™ Charger is their leading product and is noted for its speed and reliability. Two models are available, the G5 and X5.
Flo Home G5 specifications
- Price: $1,145
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 6.2-7.2 kW
- Voltage: 240 V
- Amperage: 30A
- Operating temperature: -40°C to 50°C
Flo Home X5 specifications
- Price: $1,445
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 6.2-7.2 kW
- Voltage: 240V
- Amperage: 30A
- Operating temperature: -40°C to 50°C
Additional features include network & mobile app connectivity, smart features access & firmware updates, and dynamic power-sharing.
*Note: This guide covers residential chargers only. For business/fleet charging stations, click here
Tesla
Tesla has been a leading figure in the electric vehicle industry. While the company is known for its EV models, it also has invested heavily in EV charging. Tesla has one of the largest charging networks in the world, with more than 50,000 Superchargers located across the world. Their home charging stations are also popular. The two models offered by Tesla are the Wall Connector and the Universal Wall Connector.
Wall Connector specifications
- Price $625
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 2.8-11.5 kW
- Voltage: 240 V
- Amperage: 12-48A
- Operating temperature: -30°C to 50 °C
Universal Wall Connector specifications
- Price: $860
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 2.8-11.5 kW
- Voltage: 240 V
- Amperage: 12-48A
- Operating temperature: -30°C to 50 °C
Ivy
For those living in Ontario, Ivy has one of the most connected and reliable EV charging networks in the province. To give residents home charging, Ivy partnered with Grizzle-E™ to create the Ivy Home™ Smart EV Charger.
Ivy Home Smart EV Charger specifications
- Price: $699
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 10 kW
- Voltage: 240 V
- Amperage: 40A
- Operating temperature: -30°C to 50 °C
Some additional features of the Smart Charger include:
- Wi-Fi connectivity: Allows you to control the charger via the Ivy app.
- Save on public charging: Gives you access to public charging plans at a special monthly rate.
- Portable and compatible with all EV models.
Grizzl-e
The Grizzl-e line of EV chargers are manufactured by United Chargers Inc. The three home charging products are the Grizzl-E Classic, Grizzl-E Duo, and Grizzl-E Smart.
*Note: Currently, Girzzl-E chargers do not come with Tesla charging connectors
Grizzl-E Classic specifications
- Price: $499.99
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 10 kW
- Voltage: 240V
- Amperage: 40A
- Operating temperature: -30°C to 50 °C
Grizzl-E Duo specification
- Price: $1,099
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 10 kW
- Voltage: 240V
- Amperage: 40A
- Operating temperature: -30°C to 50 °C
Additional features:
- Dynamic power sharing: Enables you to charge two vehicles simultaneously
Grizzl-E Smart specification
- Price: $600
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 10 kW
- Voltage: 240V
- Amperage: 40A
- Operating temperature: -30°C to 50 °C
Additional features:
- Scheduling
- Usage tracking
- Charger monitoring
Elmec
Elmec is one of the most popular charging manufacturers in Québec. Their three charging stations are the EVduty-50 fixed charging station, the EVduty-50 portable charging station, and the EVduty-60 fixed charging station. Each station comes in multiple models; Standard, Smart-Home, or Smart Pro. You can also add the Smart Current Sensor 200A to the EVduty-50 stations at an extra $499.
EVduty-50 fixed charging station specifications
- Price: $799 for Standard, $899 for Smart-Home, and $1,199 for Smart Pro.
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 9.6 kW
- Voltage: 208-240V (voltage alternating current)
- Amperage: 40A
- Operating temperature: -40°C to 40°C
EVduty-50 portable specifications
- Price: $799 for Standard, $899 for Smart-Home, and $1,199 for Smart Pro.
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 9.6 kW
- Voltage: 208-240V (voltage alternating current)
- Amperage: 40A
- Operating temperature: -40°C to 40°C
EVduty-60 specifications
- Price: $999 for Smart-Home, $1,299 for Smart-Pro
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 11.52 kW
- Voltage: 208-240VAC
- Amperage: 48A
- Operating temperature: -40°C to 40°C
ChargePoint
ChargePoint has an extensive network of EV charging stations that span the globe. Canadian EV drivers can purchase the ChargePoint Home Flex charging station. The model comes in three versions: Hardwired, NEMA 6-50 Plug, and NEMA 14-50 Plug. Each version has two connector options: NACS for Teslas and J1772 for all other EVs.
Home Flex hardwired specifications
- Price: $899
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 12 kW
- Voltage: 208/240V
- Amperage: 16-50A
- Operating temperature: -30°C to 50 °C
NEMA 6-50 Plug specifications
- Price: $959
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 12kW
- Voltage: 208/240V
- Amperage: 40A
- Operating temperature: -30°C to 50 °C
NEMA 14-50 Plug specifications
- Price: $959
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 12kW
- Voltage: 208/240V
- Amperage: 40A
- Operating temperature: -30°C to 50 °C
Enel X Way
Enel X Way is a subsidiary of renewable energy company Enel Group. It is dedicated to advance electric vehicle infrastructure. The JuiceBox® smart charging station is the companies flagship product. It is compatible with all electric vehicles and comes with smart charging capabilities. The charging station is available on 32-, 40-, and 48-amp speeds and 7.7, 9.6, and 11.5 kW output levels.
Specifications
- Price: Starting at $529
- Charging level: Level 2
- Power output: 7.7. 9.6, & 11.5kW
- Voltage: 208/240V
- Amperage: 32, 40, & 48A
- Operating temperature: -30°C to 50 °C
Additional features include Wi-Fi connectivity, voice control, charging time scheduling, and notifications.
