AUTEL Maxi US AC W12-H

AUTEL Maxi US AC W12-H is a Level 2 home EV charger from AUTEL with up to 50 A (12 kW) output and a J1772 connector — 25 ft cable, networked smart charging.

Our take

The most efficient of the AUTEL 50 A variants at idle: 3.21 W, a touch under the 3.47 W class median, or about 28 kWh a year. Beyond that it is the familiar 50 A package — 12 kW, 65 A circuit, 25-foot cable, Wi-Fi connectivity shared with 85% of the 20-model cohort. The practical question with any 50 A unit is whether your panel has room for a 65 A breaker; if it does not, a 40 A charger delivers nearly the same real-world charging for a much easier install.

Charging
Connector type J1772
Max output current 50 A
Max output power 12 kW
Input voltage 240 V
Smart features
Wi-Fi / app connected Yes
Installation
Cable length 25 ft
Certification
ENERGY STAR certified Yes
Efficiency
Standby power draw 3.21 W

How fast does the AUTEL Maxi US AC W12-H charge?

Real charging speed is the lower of the charger's 12 kW output and each vehicle's onboard AC limit. Full-charge times and range added per hour on the AUTEL Maxi US AC W12-H:

Vehicle Real rate 0–100% Range/hr
Tesla Model Y 11.5 kW 6.5 h 50 mi
Tesla Model 3 11.5 kW 6.5 h 56 mi
Ford Mustang Mach-E 10.5 kW 8.7 h 37 mi
Chevrolet Equinox EV 11.5 kW 7.4 h 43 mi
Hyundai Ioniq 5 10.9 kW 7.7 h 41 mi
Ford F-150 Lightning 12 kW 10.9 h 29 mi

EV compatibility

The AUTEL Maxi US AC W12-H's J1772 connector plugs directly into 23 of the 29 EVs tracked in this database. The other 6 (Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y) work with it too — requires a J1772-to-NACS adapter (Tesla includes one with its vehicles).

Unsure which port your car has? See J1772 vs NACS for home charging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the AUTEL Maxi US AC W12-H ENERGY STAR certified?

Yes, the AUTEL Maxi US AC W12-H is ENERGY STAR certified for standby energy efficiency.

Does the AUTEL Maxi US AC W12-H have Wi-Fi or app control?

Yes, the AUTEL Maxi US AC W12-H is a networked charger with smart-charging connectivity.

What size breaker does the AUTEL Maxi US AC W12-H need?

At its maximum 50 A output the AUTEL Maxi US AC W12-H needs at least a 65 A circuit, per the NEC rule that continuous loads may use only 80% of breaker capacity.

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