Wallbox Pulsar Plus EV Charger Unboxing, Installation And First Impressions 

Very thorough and objective first impressions. Tom always show all features and how it compares to other chargers. Also the tips how to mount the wall outlet is very valuable! Great job again Tom!

Thank you for this review, well done! I just ordered a Wallbox Pulsar Plus for my new Mach-E just now because of it! (Though the ChargePoint Home Flex was a close contender.) Thanks again!

Tom, another great first impression video. 👍

Great work Tom, simple, no-nonsense video (that's a compliment)!

So smart. So easy to watch. Another great first look.

Looks like a good unit on a first look. Easy installation for sure.

Thank you for the review. I just secured my Fisker Ocean Extreme Build configuration and should receive it soon in Florida. I am going to buy the Wallbox pulsar plus!

Thanks Tom. Good overview of the charger.

Best channel for reviews!!

One thing that I like about this unit is the ability to "lock" the unit from charging. This is a great feature for people installing in more public locations. Also, you can have multiple users assigned to the unit, and see the amount of energy each is using. Great for roommates etc.

I have one of these over here in the UK - works great, small, unintrusive, and no need for earthing rod. PS: I did not know you you had your own channel! Subscribed. EDIT: The one you have in this video looks larger than the one I have.

Nice review.

Just ordered one!! Watched your hardwired video on this one and decided to go with the outlet. I might want to try a different one sometime in the future. I wanted the chargepoint flex but they are all back ordered. I came to this video right now to see if the plug hanging down needed an inverted outlet or not... Looks like NOT, just normal install with ground down... . Thanks for the detail in the video!! I have an electrician coming today for an estimate.

Thanks, Tom!

A good value for a compact, 25’ charge cable, full featured intelligent EVSE. Looking forward to a full review, including resuming charging after a power outage.

I really appreciate your reviews. I notice that you have a flo home charger on the wall. Have you done a review for it?

I had to use 1/4" toggle bolts to mount Wall Box unit after included wall plugs pulled out from sheet rock wall.

You can install a ground-up outlet, just put it next to the mounting location. The cable bending around isn't an issue. Ground-up is the accepted standard (it's safer).

Hey Tom, great video! Could this be the first EVSE on the market to offer a direct billing app for multiple users? Millions of EV enthusiasts live in condominiums /apartments, but can't charge at home due to this problem. Tesla is developing a solution using its WC, but there's no launch date.

Tom, that’s a awesome little unit, great first look review! More please ... that little unit may even be a good replacement mobile unit if it has the ability to adjust the amps via app (no dip switch etc..) So can you set the max amps draw from the app? also is the unit directly controlled over WiFi P2P or is it cloud connected like ChargePoint home?

A nema 14-50 outlet,currently being used for charging a Tesla be used to plug in wall box cable end.

Tom, great video, as always. Do you have a website with your EVSE rating chart?

@Tom Moloughney - Nice job, Tom! Great info! One of my concerns with a just released product is reliability. I typically like to read user reviews, so I'm certainly looking forward to yours, unfortunately however it does not sound like it will be before the Feb 28th deadline to get the discount. Please consider including in your review more on the myWallbox app. Currently the Android version of the app has no reviews. E.g. how well does the charger/app integrate or work with special time-of-use reduced electric rate programs? In other words, my local electric company provides a variable rate. Some EVSEs (or perhaps it's the software in the EV? (newbie here)) will activate charging when the electric rates are most optimal (cheapest) versus some preset time of day. Another thing I wonder about is how good or bad is Wallbox support if and when problems arise or to just answer questions. BTW, any news on when the Wallbox Quasar (bidirectional charger also allows V2G / V2H) will be available and the cost? Ballpark is fine.

Excellent

Great video. Lots of users in the UK. Wallbox shouldn't advertise it as working with Google Assistant, as it does not. Their help desk can't make it work either.

Hey Tom, maybe I missed it In the video somewhere but is the wall box pulsar Plus 40 amp GFCI equipped? I looked at the online installation manual and it doesn't have anything about it in the specs or anywhere on installing it. Thanks

Can you do a review on emporia ev charger please

Do you happen to know if it’s energy star certified? My utility offers a $250 rebate on those chargers. At first glance, this charger ticks a lot of boxes. Power sharing, smart scheduling, weatherized and a nice long cable. Also, I’m excited to see their Quasar charger when it’s finally released. I wonder if they still intend to go forward with using Chademo for that considering Nissan is moving to CCS.

What’s the advantage of using these devices vs plugging straight in to a 220 outlet from the car? Is it just about scheduling the charge times?

Help! Wallbox vs Ea home station. Amazon have them same price Wich one should I get?

Have you published a video of the Bosch EVSE? Don't find one. Nice review of the Wallbox.

Yah ours came missing the mounting plate @wallbox

Does it require a wifi connection to work? Or can you charge without wifi?

Hi Tom: Does this support OCPP? My utility gives discounts and rebates if I set up OCPP equipment and register it with the utility. This unit looks as if it meets my other needs. OCPP would be nice. Thanks, Steven

oh wow, thats tiny! not quite EO Mini Pro tiny, but has a lot more power to it too

You need to rotate your 120v outlet on your wall per NEC code. Good review.

Thanks for the information, it is possible to install it outside it is waterproof Thank you

HI tom! Loove your videos. One of the best in regards to EVs period! I had some questions to ask you in regards to the Tesla M3 battery. Wondering if you had an email address where I could send my question. Much appreciated!

Hey Tom, Are there any safety issues with the 14-50 as opposed to the Tesla Wall charger?

Hi Tom. You've obviously rated lots of chargers to date. What are your top 3 recommended chargers? Or do you have a list of all the chargers you've rated and how they scored? Also, a general question: what's the best way to control what time of day your car charges?

Why do you need to mount it at eye level? Is there something other than the light to see?

Tom, do you know how much is the 48 Amps version?

Tom we going to be moving into a newly built concrete steel stud condo building at years end, our unit is on the eigth floor and our two parking spots are one level underground under the building itself. Is there a wall charger with wi fi that will still be able to communicate with our phones via wi if through all that steel and concrete at that distance from our unit? What would you recommend, we are looking at a Tesla Model 3 for a vehicle.

Is it an exterior unit as well

I think when we are talking about the 'hardware' we should see and understand the electrical devices inside the box.. Agree?

You’ve so many, can you send me one of them please 😉

Bag holding this $WBX - dang it.

Tom: Which box lets the car power the home also.

The most important question never answered. Which is more efficient. Level 1 charging or level 2 ? So far no one has answered it.

really bad cable management system

Can we hardwire this unit? Their literature is ambiguous.