WALLBOX PULSAR PLUS NA

WALLBOX PULSAR PLUS NA is a Level 2 home EV charger from WALLBOX with up to 48 A (11.52 kW) output and a J1772 connector — 24 ft cable, networked smart charging.

MSRP: $649.99

Our take

At 0.96 W, the Pulsar Plus posts the second-lowest standby draw in this batch — the 4th percentile of the 91 certified 48 A models, roughly 8 kWh a year, under a third of the class median. The $649.99 list price sits mid-field among the handful of priced units here, between the Tesla Wall Connector at $475 and Wallbox’s own Pulsar Pro at $999.99. The 24-foot cable is a foot under the class median, connectivity matches the networked 88% of the cohort, and the 60 A circuit delivers about 41 miles of range per hour.

Charging
Connector type J1772
Max output current 48 A
Max output power 11.52 kW
Input voltage 240 V
Smart features
Wi-Fi / app connected Yes
Installation
Cable length 24 ft
Certification
ENERGY STAR certified Yes
Efficiency
Standby power draw 0.96 W

How fast does the WALLBOX PULSAR PLUS NA 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 WALLBOX PULSAR PLUS NA:

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 WALLBOX PULSAR PLUS NA'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 WALLBOX PULSAR PLUS NA ENERGY STAR certified?

Yes, the WALLBOX PULSAR PLUS NA is ENERGY STAR certified for standby energy efficiency.

Does the WALLBOX PULSAR PLUS NA have Wi-Fi or app control?

Yes, the WALLBOX PULSAR PLUS NA is a networked charger with smart-charging connectivity.

What size breaker does the WALLBOX PULSAR PLUS NA need?

At its maximum 48 A output the WALLBOX PULSAR PLUS NA needs at least a 60 A circuit, per the NEC rule that continuous loads may use only 80% of breaker capacity.

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