By The Numbers
9.6 kW
MAX OUTPUT AT 40A
40A
PLUG-IN LEVEL 2
NEMA 14-50
240V OUTLET PLUG
J1772
CHARGING CONNECTOR
Why The Plug-In Lite Makes Sense
9.6 kW At 40A
Level 2 speed without a new sub-panel
Plugs Into NEMA 14-50
No hardwiring if the outlet is already there
J1772 Connector
Fits most EVs sold in North America
Dark Gray Or White
Pick the finish that suits the wall
Status On The Faceplate
Front indicators show what it is doing
It Can Move With You
A plug-in unit is not tied to one house
Small Footprint, Serious Charge
Plugs into the outlet you may already have
The AC Lite Home 40A terminates in a NEMA 14-50 plug, the same 240V outlet many garages already carry for a dryer or a welder. If yours sits on its own 50A circuit, fitting the charger can be little more than mounting the bracket.
Two finishes, so it can live indoors
Dark gray suits a working garage and hides marks. White disappears against a painted wall or in a utility room. The hardware is identical underneath, so the choice is purely about where you want it.
The connector most EVs already use
A J1772 head covers the great majority of electric vehicles sold in North America. Cars with a NACS port charge through the adapter that came with them, or you can choose the Autel NACS model instead.
Plug-In 40A Versus The Alternatives
| Feature | AC Lite 40A★ | 50A Hardwired | 120V Level 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum output | 9.6 kW | 12 kW | 1.4 kW |
| How it connects | NEMA 14-50 plug | Hardwired | Standard outlet |
| Circuit it needs | 50A dedicated | 60A dedicated | Standard outlet |
| Level 2 charging speed | |||
| Unplug and take it with you | |||
| Electrician needed to install | Only if no outlet | Always | |
| J1772 connector | |||
| Finish options | Gray or white | Model dependent |
Frequently Asked Questions
A 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet on its own dedicated circuit. A 40A continuous load is normally fed from a 50A breaker under NEC continuous-load rules, so have a licensed electrician confirm the outlet, the breaker and your service capacity before you order.
Only if it is a NEMA 14-50 on a dedicated circuit with nothing else sharing it. Shared or under-rated circuits are the most common reason a plug-in charger trips a breaker, so get it checked first.
It uses the J1772 connector, which fits the great majority of EVs sold in North America. Tesla and other NACS-interface vehicles charge through the adapter supplied with the car, or you can choose the Autel NACS model.
9.6 kW against 12 kW, so roughly a fifth less power. Across a normal overnight charge the difference is usually academic. It matters most if you regularly need a large top-up in a short window.
Yes. Because it plugs in rather than being hardwired, you can unplug it, unbolt the bracket and take it to the next house, provided there is a suitable NEMA 14-50 outlet waiting there.
Dark gray hides marks in a working garage. White looks tidier in a utility room or against a painted wall. The charger itself is identical, so choose on looks alone.
Level 2 charging without the rewire?
- 40A plug-in, 9.6 kW maximum output
- NEMA 14-50 plug, no hardwiring required
- J1772 fits most EVs sold in North America
- Choose dark gray or white
