DeWalt DXPAEV040
DeWalt DXPAEV040 is a Level 2 home EV charger from DeWalt with up to 40 A (9.6 kW) output and a J1772 connector — 25 ft cable, networked smart charging.
MSRP: $599.97
Our take
A tool brand’s entry into the 40 A class, listed at $599.97 — one of the few units here with a published price to anchor comparison. The certified sheet reads mid-pack: 9.6 kW on a 50 A circuit adds about 34 miles of range per hour, the 25 ft cable outreaches roughly 90% of the 56-model cohort, and Wi-Fi is included like 77% of the class. Standby draw of 3.35 W lands in the upper quarter, about a watt over the 2.38 W median — a few kWh a year, nothing more. Twenty-five of our 29 tracked EVs can take the full rate.
- Best for: Buyers who want a known price and a long cable from a household brand name.
- Trade-off: Idle draw sits in the upper quarter of the class for no offsetting spec advantage.
| Connector type | J1772 |
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| Max output current | 40 A |
| Max output power | 9.6 kW |
| Input voltage | 240 V |
| Wi-Fi / app connected | Yes |
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| Cable length | 25 ft |
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| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
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| Standby power draw | 3.35 W |
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How fast does the DeWalt DXPAEV040 charge?
Real charging speed is the lower of the charger's 9.6 kW output and each vehicle's onboard AC limit. Full-charge times and range added per hour on the DeWalt DXPAEV040:
| Vehicle | Real rate | 0–100% | Range/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 9.6 kW | 7.8 h | 42 mi |
| Tesla Model 3 | 9.6 kW | 7.8 h | 46 mi |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 9.6 kW | 9.5 h | 34 mi |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 9.6 kW | 8.9 h | 36 mi |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 9.6 kW | 8.8 h | 36 mi |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 9.6 kW | 13.6 h | 23 mi |
EV compatibility
The DeWalt DXPAEV040'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 DeWalt DXPAEV040 ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes, the DeWalt DXPAEV040 is ENERGY STAR certified for standby energy efficiency.
Does the DeWalt DXPAEV040 have Wi-Fi or app control?
Yes, the DeWalt DXPAEV040 is a networked charger with smart-charging connectivity.
What size breaker does the DeWalt DXPAEV040 need?
At its maximum 40 A output the DeWalt DXPAEV040 needs at least a 50 A circuit, per the NEC rule that continuous loads may use only 80% of breaker capacity.
Sources
- data.energystar.gov (retrieved 2026-08-17)