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Enphase Energy · IQ-EVSE-NA-1050

IQ 50 EV Charger

A 40 A J1772 or NACS smart station with NEMA 4 enclosure and deeper solar, gateway and main-panel-management integration inside an Enphase Energy System
Market statusCurrent supported U.S. Level 2 home charging stationChecked Aug 17
Reference price$688 recent U.S. direct referenceRecent direct U.S. hardwired IQ 50 reference before connector, installation, gateway, CT, load controller, tax and current promotion
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported6 publishers · 2 independent
Next full checkAug 24, 2026Price checks run sooner
01

Ready to buy

Confirm the connector, circuit and operating system

The retained hardware reference is $688 recent U.S. direct reference. Confirm exact connector and input, vehicle acceptance, breaker and conductors, load management, app and privacy terms, utility enrollment, permit, electrician, warranty and return path before payment.

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Current market

The facts that change the ownership choice

Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.

QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis

Current price

$688 recent U.S. direct reference

Recheck the exact U.S. SKU, connector, input method, promotion, tax, delivery, installation, permit, utility incentive and return terms before paying.

Refresh due after 7 daysDirect source1 evidence item

Market branch

solar-ecosystem integrated station
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Exact configuration

Retain the hardwired 40 A J1772 IQ 50, model family IQ-EVSE-NA-1050; NACS and NEMA 6-50 or 14-50 input SKUs must be recorded exactly
Checked 7 days agoDirect source3 evidence items

Circuit, current and output

The IQ 50 delivers 40 A or 9.6 kW at 240 V on a 50 A dedicated circuit; its 50 model name is not a 50 A continuous-output claim
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Connector and vehicle

Current product documentation covers separate 25-foot J1772 and NACS cables; choose the direct vehicle inlet and exact SKU before commissioning
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Cable and enclosure

The NEMA 4 enclosure and 25-foot ruggedized cable support indoor or outdoor use, with a wall or optional pedestal mount and defined temperature limits
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Load management and power sharing

Dynamic power management and main-breaker trip avoidance require compatible Enphase gateway, CTs or PCS-LC equipment, supported topology, installer commissioning and UL 3141 context
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Utility, tariff and rebate

Self-consumption, Storm Guard and tariff schedules do not establish utility rebate or export treatment; confirm program enrollment, CT configuration and whether battery energy can be consumed for EV charging
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

App, account, cloud and privacy

Enphase account, app, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, OCPP 1.6 and APIs expose schedules, start or stop, solar modes and firmware, with capability dependent on the complete Energy System version
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Firmware and offline behavior

Standalone charging and automatic reclosing have local behavior, while Green or self-consumption modes, remote controls, Storm Guard, history and updates depend on system and network availability
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Installation, permit and code

Standalone and integrated topologies have different requirements; a qualified or Enphase-certified installer must follow the correct configuration, load calculation, CT placement, branch circuit, permits and inspection
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Warranty and service

Enphase states a five-year limited warranty, bounded by exact SKU, registration, authorized installation, territory and written exclusions
Checked 7 days agoDirect source2 evidence items

Household and parking fit

IQ 50 earns its premium only when the buyer maps gateway, solar, battery and tariff behavior in advance; it cannot guarantee free solar charging, avoided upgrades or a charged vehicle by a deadline
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Outcome boundary

No station specification, certification, review, estimate or owner report guarantees charge time, direct vehicle or adapter compatibility, cost savings, avoided electrical work, cloud availability, uptime, weather survival, electrical safety or a full battery for a different installation.
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis5 evidence items

Seller and region

This dossier retains a current U.S. purchase or support path. Confirm the exact SKU, authorized seller, shipping region, local installer, utility and warranty territory before payment.
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Current verdict

Defended solar-ecosystem integrated station

IQ 50 is the defended Enphase-system choice when the home's existing gateway, CTs and certified installer can unlock solar and load features that justify its price.

Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis9 evidence items
03

Other paths

The alternatives change what the IQ 50 EV Charger is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01lower upfront

Emporia Energy

Pro Level 2 EV Charger

$599 current U.S. direct price
Best fit
bundled dynamic-load-management station
Tradeoff
Pro fits a panel-constrained home only when the exact electrical design is approved and the household accepts panel sensors and cloud data; it does not guarantee avoiding every service upgrade
Open the source
02ownership

Wallbox

Pulsar Plus

$649.99 current U.S. starting price
Best fit
compact multi-station energy-management system
Tradeoff
Measure the stall, cable route and coldest handling conditions and price the entire meter or multi-unit system before choosing Pulsar Plus for its compact box
Open the source
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What changed

The product has a history

Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.

  1. notable

    Current exact-station evidence retained

    IQ 50 EV Charger was checked against current manufacturer identity and price, official installation support, warranty, independent hands-on testing and bounded owner evidence.

Price record

The price history starts here

Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.

  1. $688 recent U.S. direct reference

    Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture

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Owner experience

What repeats after the purchase

Owner discussion is retained as an installation, software, service and vehicle-fit checklist for IQ 50 EV Charger, not as a compatibility, uptime, savings, failure or safety rate.

Reports span different vehicles, adapters, circuits, code editions, electricians, climates, utilities, firmware, accounts and station ages. They cannot prove another installation will charge by a deadline, save money, stay online or operate safely.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence

installation, connector, cable, app, firmware, outage and support

Owners report both successful use and setup or support problems across different vehicles and electrical sites.

Use the reports to create commissioning and return-window tests for the exact vehicle, circuit, network and utility account.

1 evidence record
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Sources

Why we believe the current view

The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.

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IQ 50 EV Charger current manufacturer recordEnphase Energy · identity

Enphase Energy identifies IQ-EVSE-NA-1050 as a 40 A J1772 or NACS smart station with NEMA 4 enclosure and deeper solar, gateway and main-panel-management integration inside an Enphase Energy System. Retain the hardwired 40 A J1772 IQ 50, model family IQ-EVSE-NA-1050; NACS and NEMA 6-50 or 14-50 input SKUs must be recorded exactly

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IQ 50 EV Charger current U.S. hardware priceEnphase Energy · price

Recent direct U.S. hardwired IQ 50 reference before connector, installation, gateway, CT, load controller, tax and current promotion. The hardware amount excludes the site-specific electrical and operating system unless explicitly named.

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IQ 50 EV Charger official installation and operating supportEnphase Energy · specification

The IQ 50 delivers 40 A or 9.6 kW at 240 V on a 50 A dedicated circuit; its 50 model name is not a 50 A continuous-output claim Current product documentation covers separate 25-foot J1772 and NACS cables; choose the direct vehicle inlet and exact SKU before commissioning The NEMA 4 enclosure and 25-foot ruggedized cable support indoor or outdoor use, with a wall or optional pedestal mount and defined temperature limits

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IQ 50 EV Charger warranty and support pathEnphase Energy · specification

Enphase states a five-year limited warranty, bounded by exact SKU, registration, authorized installation, territory and written exclusions

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Open Enphase Energy
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Charging electric vehicles at homeU.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center · specification

Federal home-charging guidance distinguishes Level 2 equipment and directs buyers to qualified installation, code, permitting and utility considerations without approving one station or promising cost or charging results.

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Enphase IQ 50 hands-on cable and charging reviewIndependent EV charging press · specification

Product-specific hands-on coverage examines installation, cable and connector handling, output, heat or cold behavior, restart, software and value under the test conditions. One sample and firmware cannot establish a population reliability or safety rate.

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editorial
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IQ 50 EV Charger current owner discussionsHome-charger owners · consensus

Self-selected owners discuss exact vehicles, circuits, electricians, connectors, adapters, cable handling, apps, firmware, outages, utility programs and support. Reports are anecdotal and cannot establish compatibility, uptime, failure, savings or safety rates.

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community
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Pro Level 2 EV Charger comparison alternativeEmporia Energy · alternative

Pro Level 2 EV Charger represents the bundled dynamic-load-management station branch at $599 current U.S. direct price.

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manufacturer
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Open Emporia Energy
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Pulsar Plus comparison alternativeWallbox · alternative

Pulsar Plus represents the compact multi-station energy-management system branch at $649.99 current U.S. starting price.

Source type
manufacturer
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Open Wallbox

Manufacturer identity and current U.S. price, official installation or operating support, written warranty or service path, independent hands-on editorial testing and bounded owner evidence were checked on August 17, 2026. This market covers current complete wall-mounted Level 2 AC home charging stations with recognizable manufacturer support. It excludes portable charge cords alone, DC fast chargers, adapters alone, cable or holster accessories, unsupported marketplace devices and cosmetic editions of the same electrical system. Retain the exact plug-in or hardwire configuration, circuit and commissioned current, J1772 or NACS connector, vehicle onboard AC limit, cable and enclosure rating, load management and power sharing, app, account, cloud, privacy, firmware and offline behavior. Utility rates, rebates and managed-charging programs are address-, tariff-, model- and enrollment-specific. A licensed electrician must perform the load calculation and resolve conductor, breaker, receptacle, GFCI, disconnect, permit, inspection and locally adopted code requirements. No manufacturer claim, specification, review or owner report guarantees charge time, direct vehicle or adapter compatibility, avoided panel work, cost savings, uptime, weather survival, electrical safety or a fully charged vehicle. Follow the vehicle, station and electrical-system instructions and stop using damaged, overheated, loose, wet beyond rating or faulted equipment.

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