Device Comparison
Tesla Wall Connector vs myenergi zappi vs Emporia Pro EV Charger
A smart home EV charger comparison for buyers balancing brand fit, solar awareness, and energy data visibility.
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Which To Choose
Start with the practical fit, then read the table.
Tesla Wall Connector
Best fit when up to 11.5 kW charging, solar charging mode: no standalone charger-native solar-surplus mode verified; Tesla Charge on Solar requires compatible Tesla vehicle and Powerwall., and load management: static Power Management; Dynamic Power Management with Tesla-approved power meter; Group Power Management for up to six Gen 3 Wall Connectors..
myenergi zappi
Best fit when up to 22 kW charging, solar charging mode: eCO, ECO+ and FAST modes; zappi can charge from grid power, solar/wind surplus, or a mix of grid and renewable generation, and load management: dynamic load balancing / energy-management behavior using supplied CT clamp(s), with broader myenergi ecosystem coordination through the app.
Emporia Pro EV Charger
Best fit when up to 11.5 kW charging, solar charging mode: solar optimization / excess-solar charging through the Emporia app and bundled Vue 3 energy monitor; requires correct Emporia monitoring setup., and load management: powerSmart dynamic load management with bundled Emporia Vue 3 monitor; charge rate adjusts to real-time home load and configured service capacity..
Use this comparison when the charger is part of a wider home energy setup and you want to compare Tesla ecosystem fit against solar-aware and energy-monitoring-friendly alternatives.
At A Glance
Key fit signals before the full table
A quick pass over the most decision-shaping details for each device in this featured comparison.
Tesla Wall Connector
- Max charging
- 11.5 kW
- Connector
- NACS / Tesla North American Charging Standard with 24 ft cable
- Solar charging
- No standalone charger-native solar-surplus mode verified; Tesla Charge on Solar requires compatible Tesla vehicle and Powerwall.
- Load mgmt
- Static Power Management; Dynamic Power Management with Tesla-approved power meter; Group Power Management for up to six Gen 3 Wall Connectors.
myenergi zappi
- Max charging
- 22 kW
- Connector
- Type 2 tethered cable or untethered Type 2 socket, depending on configuration
- Solar charging
- ECO, ECO+ and FAST modes; zappi can charge from grid power, solar/wind surplus, or a mix of grid and renewable generation
- Load mgmt
- Dynamic load balancing / energy-management behavior using supplied CT clamp(s), with broader myenergi ecosystem coordination through the app
Emporia Pro EV Charger
- Max charging
- 11.5 kW
- Connector
- SAE J1772 or NACS / SAE J3400 connector; 25 ft cable.
- Solar charging
- Solar optimization / excess-solar charging through the Emporia app and bundled Vue 3 energy monitor; requires correct Emporia monitoring setup.
- Load mgmt
- PowerSmart dynamic load management with bundled Emporia Vue 3 monitor; charge rate adjusts to real-time home load and configured service capacity.
Before You Decide
Checks that matter before price.
- Decide whether simple scheduled charging is enough or solar-aware charging matters.
- Check load management before assuming the highest amp rating is useful at home.
- Confirm whether the charger needs an external meter for solar surplus control.
- Treat OCPP, local API, and Home Assistant support as long-term flexibility signals.
| Install fit | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase support | 200-240 V AC single-phase North America home-charging context. | Single-phase 7.4 kW model or three-phase 22 kW model, depending on variant and site supply | 208/240 V AC 50/60 Hz; single-phase, split-phase, and 3-phase Wye contexts per Emporia Pro specs. |
| Installation | Qualified-electrician hardwired indoor/outdoor Level 2 wall or pedestal installation; installer commissioning through Tesla One app. | Wall-mounted smart EV charger installed by a qualified electrician; built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet on current models; no separate hub required for smart operation | Indoor/outdoor NEMA Type 4 Level 2 EVSE. NEMA 14-50 supports up to 40 A; hardwired supports up to 48 A. Electrician installation recommended. |
| Measurement | Level 2 AC EV charging station with up to 48 A / 11.5 kW output, Tesla app scheduling, charging stats, access controls, Wi-Fi firmware updates, and diagnostics. | EV charging energy telemetry and household import/export-aware charging control using CT clamp measurement for solar surplus and load balancing | Level 2 AC EV charger with app scheduling, charging history, and PowerSmart load management using the bundled Vue 3 monitor. |
| Max current | 48 A | 32 A | 48 A |
| Rated power | Unknown | Unknown | 11.5 kW |
| Nominal voltage | Unknown | Unknown | 208/240 V AC |
| EV charging fit | |||
| Max charging power | 11.5 kW | 22 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Connector | NACS / Tesla North American Charging Standard with 24 ft cable | Type 2 tethered cable or untethered Type 2 socket, depending on configuration | SAE J1772 or NACS / SAE J3400 connector; 25 ft cable. |
| Solar charging | No standalone charger-native solar-surplus mode verified; Tesla Charge on Solar requires compatible Tesla vehicle and Powerwall. | ECO, ECO+ and FAST modes; zappi can charge from grid power, solar/wind surplus, or a mix of grid and renewable generation | Solar optimization / excess-solar charging through the Emporia app and bundled Vue 3 energy monitor; requires correct Emporia monitoring setup. |
| Load management | Static Power Management; Dynamic Power Management with Tesla-approved power meter; Group Power Management for up to six Gen 3 Wall Connectors. | Dynamic load balancing / energy-management behavior using supplied CT clamp(s), with broader myenergi ecosystem coordination through the app | PowerSmart dynamic load management with bundled Emporia Vue 3 monitor; charge rate adjusts to real-time home load and configured service capacity. |
| OCPP | No official residential Tesla Wall Connector OCPP support verified in reviewed Tesla sources. | OCPP 1.6J via myenergi cloud for compatible Wi-Fi zappi; Smart Charging/Reservations not supported. | Not currently OCPP compatible. |
| Monitoring | |||
| Protocol | Unknown | Unknown | Emporia App / PowerSmart |
| Local API | Yes | No | No |
| Cloud dependency | Tesla app features, access controls, firmware updates, and remote diagnostics use Wi-Fi / Tesla cloud; Power Management does not require internet after setup. | Local charging works at the charger; app, myaccount, remote monitoring, firmware updates, tariff features and OCPP setup use myenergi cloud/connectivity. | Emporia app/cloud required; no local API. |
| Home Assistant | Yes | Yes | No |
| Solar fit | |||
| Solar import/export | No | Yes | Yes |
| Buying context | |||
| Price range | About $485 before installation | About GBP 800-GBP 1200 before installation | About $599 before installation |
| Availability | United States via Tesla Shop for the NACS Wall Connector; regional availability varies by market, eligibility, and installer access. | United Kingdom official store and installer channel, with regional myenergi product pages also visible for Australia, New Zealand, and Benelux; model availability varies by country. | United States via Emporia official shop and Amazon links; regional utility rebate support and third-party availability vary. |
| Source check | |||
| Last verified | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Product page | Official page | Official page | Official page |
| Documentation | Official docs | Official docs | Official docs |
Verdict
Choose Tesla Wall Connector for Tesla-led households, zappi for stronger solar-first behavior, and Emporia when charger control should tie more closely into home energy monitoring.
FAQ
Common decision questions.
Which ev charger should I choose?
Choose the option that matches your installation constraints and data path first. For 3 ev charger options, the full table is most useful after you know whether local data access, cloud convenience, backup behavior, solar visibility, or expansion matters most.
What should I check before comparing prices?
Check installation fit, required accessories, official documentation, monitoring platform support, and any unknown fields in the source-checked table. Price is only useful once those constraints are clear.
Can these devices work with local dashboards or Home Assistant?
Tesla Wall Connector, myenergi zappi list Home Assistant support in the catalog. Tesla Wall Connector are marked with local API support. Confirm firmware, region, and integration maturity before treating this as a final compatibility guarantee.
Are unknown fields a reason to avoid a device?
Not always. Unknown means the field was not confirmed from the reviewed source data. Treat it as a question for the installer, reseller, or manufacturer before making a purchase decision.
Does the verdict replace the specification table?
No. The verdict is a practical shortcut. Use the table to confirm the exact constraints that matter for your home, especially installation, monitoring, and support details.