Leviton EV480
Leviton EV480 is a Level 2 home EV charger from Leviton with up to 48 A (11.52 kW) output and a J1772 connector — 18 ft cable, networked smart charging.
Our take
One of four Leviton 48 A units in this batch, and the differences between them come down to cable and idle draw. The EV480 pairs a below-median 2.78 W standby figure — 36th percentile of the 91 certified 48 A models — with the short 18-foot cable, seven feet under the class norm. It is networked, like 88% of the cohort, and pushes 11.5 kW on a 60 A circuit for about 41 miles of range per hour. If the car parks within reach, the efficiency numbers are solid; if not, Leviton’s EV48G carries the full 25 feet.
- Best for: A tight single-bay garage where 18 feet of cable suffices.
- Trade-off: Sibling EV48G offers seven more feet of reach for the same output.
| Connector type | J1772 |
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| Max output current | 48 A |
| Max output power | 11.52 kW |
| Input voltage | 240 V |
| Wi-Fi / app connected | Yes |
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| Cable length | 18 ft |
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| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
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| Standby power draw | 2.78 W |
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How fast does the Leviton EV480 charge?
Real charging speed is the lower of the charger's 11.52 kW output and each vehicle's onboard AC limit. Full-charge times and range added per hour on the Leviton EV480:
| 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 | 11.52 kW | 11.4 h | 28 mi |
EV compatibility
The Leviton EV480'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.
Similar chargers
- Siemens VersiCharge (48 A)
- WALLBOX Pulsar Pro (48 A)
- G9EV Legacy32 (48 A)
- Sinexcel SEA240/48I-U-H (48 A)
- Parasol Elite Power UEVC1L-4810-RLW-PEP (48 A)
- MSI MS-C802 48A (48 A)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leviton EV480 ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes, the Leviton EV480 is ENERGY STAR certified for standby energy efficiency.
Does the Leviton EV480 have Wi-Fi or app control?
Yes, the Leviton EV480 is a networked charger with smart-charging connectivity.
What size breaker does the Leviton EV480 need?
At its maximum 48 A output the Leviton EV480 needs at least a 60 A circuit, per the NEC rule that continuous loads may use only 80% of breaker capacity.
Sources
- data.energystar.gov (retrieved 2026-08-17)