Device overview
Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A is a high-output residential Level 2 EV charger for homeowners who want a hardwired 240 V charger with app control, smart connectivity, and a more open protocol story than many app-only home chargers.
The record is scoped as an EV charger. It is not an energy meter, solar inverter, battery, gateway, or data logger, even though Autel documents energy-meter connection and load-management features around the charger.
Core charging specs
Autel's official AC Home specification sheet lists the Home 50A version as a 12 kW charger at 240 V AC and 50 A. It supports 208 V or 240 V single-phase supply, uses a SAE J1772 Type 1 charging connector, and includes a 25 ft / 7.5 m cable.
This matters for buyer comparison because 50 A / 12 kW places the charger above common 40 A plug-in units and closer to the upper end of residential Level 2 charging. Actual charging speed still depends on the vehicle onboard charger, circuit design, breaker sizing, and electrician configuration.
Installation fit
The Home 50A configuration is a hardwired charger. Autel's official material describes indoor/outdoor use, wall mounting, and pedestal mounting depending on the setup. A licensed electrician should confirm circuit capacity, conductor sizing, local code requirements, and whether the selected SKU and site layout match the installation.
Smart charging and load management
Autel lists app-based current adjustment, Autel Charge app/cloud control, and Adaptive Load Management. The official spec sheet also lists RS485 for energy-meter connection, which is the important detail for home energy-management scenarios.
For EnergyMeterHub comparisons, this makes the device more interesting than a simple fixed-current EVSE. However, solar-aware charging should be treated as system-dependent: buyers should verify the required Autel accessories, meter connection, and software mode before assuming a turnkey solar-surplus charging setup.
Connectivity and software
Official Autel sources list Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, CAN, RS485, Autel Charge app, Autel Charge Cloud, OTA updates, and OCPP 1.6J. The Home spec sheet says OCPP 1.6J can be upgraded to OCPP 2.0.1 later.
That makes the charger relevant for households or installers who want more flexibility than a closed app-only charger. OCPP support can matter for fleet software, energy platforms, Home Assistant experiments, and future charger-management options, but compatibility should still be checked with the target backend.
Buyer notes
The US official store page for the in-body-holster 50A hardwired model showed a $599 list price and sold-out status during this review. Availability can differ between the in-body holster, separate holster, store channel, and region, so buyers should confirm the exact SKU before purchase.