Bottom line: Choose the Wallbox Pulsar Plus if smart-home integration matters — it is Matter-ready and works with Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa. Choose the ChargePoint Home Flex for adjustable 16–50A output, a longer warranty, and the most established charging app.
Specs side by side#
| Spec | Wallbox Pulsar Plus | ChargePoint Home Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $649 |
| Max amperage | 48A | 50A |
| Power output | 11.5 kW | 12 kW |
| Range added per hour | ~37 mi | ~37 mi |
| Connector | J1772 | J1772 |
| Install type | Hardwired | Hardwired |
| Smart app / Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Energy monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Matter-ready | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 3 yr |
The verdict#
Both are compact, high-output J1772 chargers in the same speed class, so this comes down to ecosystem. The Wallbox Pulsar Plus is the only charger here that is Matter-ready, which lets it join a modern smart-home setup alongside Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. It is also one of the most compact units on the wall.
The ChargePoint Home Flex counters with adjustable amperage from 16A to 50A — the more practical flexibility if your electrical panel is the constraint rather than your smart home — plus a three-year warranty against Wallbox's two, and the deepest app and network in the category.
Which should you choose?#
- You want Matter and native Apple/Google/Alexa smart-home integration
- You want one of the most compact chargers available
- You are building around a smart-home platform, not just an EV app
- You need to adjust output down to fit a limited panel
- You want a longer warranty (3 years vs 2)
- You value ChargePoint's established app and public network
Read the full reviews#
Common questions#
The Wallbox Pulsar Plus. It is Matter-ready, so it works with Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. The ChargePoint Home Flex uses its own app rather than Matter.
The ChargePoint Home Flex at three years, versus two years for the Wallbox Pulsar Plus.