Leviton EV48S
Leviton EV48S 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
Against its own siblings this is the harder sell: the EV48S carries the same 18-foot cable as the EV480 but idles at 4.26 W — the 68th percentile of the 91 certified 48 A models and half again the EV480’s draw, about 37 kWh a year. Charging output is identical across the family: 48 A and 11.5 kW on a 60 A circuit, roughly 41 miles of range per hour, networked like 88% of the class. Unless it prices below the other Levitons, the certified data points at the EV480 or EV48G first.
- Best for: Leviton loyalists who find this variant at a meaningful discount.
- Trade-off: Short 18-foot cable and above-median standby draw in one unit.
| 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 | 4.26 W |
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How fast does the Leviton EV48S 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 EV48S:
| 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 EV48S'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
- EVBOLT ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (48 A)
- Siemens VersiCharge (48 A)
- PHIHONG ELECTRIC (48 A)
- GM PowerUp (48 A)
- FractalEV FR-482C1DRNAJ (48 A)
- SPAN IO SPAN Drive (48 A)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leviton EV48S ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes, the Leviton EV48S is ENERGY STAR certified for standby energy efficiency.
Does the Leviton EV48S have Wi-Fi or app control?
Yes, the Leviton EV48S is a networked charger with smart-charging connectivity.
What size breaker does the Leviton EV48S need?
At its maximum 48 A output the Leviton EV48S 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)