ClipperCreek vs ChargePoint | Which Should You Buy?
The Clipper and ChargePoint brands have a long-established presence in the EV charging sector of the American market.
The ClipperCreek system is a little like a classic American muscle car. Big on power but lacks refinement (or smart features in this case). The ChargePoint system is sold with all the ‘refinement’ benefits of an import.
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🪙 Tax Credit Eligible
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🪙 Tax Credit Eligible
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Primary Rating:
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Primary Rating:
3.1
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Pros:
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Pros:
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- Level 2 Charger
- WiFi Enabled
- Compatible With Home Devices
- Energy Star Certified
- 12X faster charging up to 61 miles an hour
- Ideal for vehicles that accept up to 15.4kW
- Safety certified and energy efficient
The impact of this is that the most powerful ClipperCreek system (64 amp, 15.4 kW) charges an EV at a charge rate of 60 miles in an hour!
Compared to 37 miles of range per hour of charging by the ChargePoint System (the Home Flex 50 amp).
But which should you buy? Keep reading to find out…
ClipperCreek Level 2 EV Charger
Our Rating: 3.1/5
Cost
Power Delivery
Quality
Smart Features
Safety & Warranty
Value Bonus: +1 Power delivery and safety/warranty
Total Score: 15.5/25
Key points to consider when choosing a level 2 charger.
The Clipper Creek Level 2 EV Charger has several features which make it worthwhile investigating as your home charging station for an electric car or truck. The main specs are listed below.
- The charger is compatible with every electric vehicle.
- As it is a level 2 unit rated at up to 64 amps, it is superior to a base hardwired level 1 charger.
- Four ClipperCreek chargers are available, rated between 32 amps and 64 amps, and produce between 7.7kw and 15.4kW.
- The smallest model (32 amp, 7.7kw) will provide a charge sufficient for 31 miles in an hour, while the biggest charger (60 amp, 15.4 kW) will provide over 60 miles of charge in an hour.
- For the North American and Japanese markets, the units are fitted with a standard J1772 connector to which all EV charger leads will connect.
- The ClipperCreek system will not supply electricity unless the EVs onboard system requests it, possibly according to a schedule used to take advantage of the most affordable electrical rates.
- The ClipperCreek home charger is completely watertight and impervious to water, ice, and snow. As a result, it can be used in all weather conditions.
- The mounting stand accommodates two chargers which can be installed side by side and conveniently stored.
- The charger comes equipped with a 25-foot charging cable.
- The charger requires a 208-volt to a 240-volt power supply.
- The system qualifies for the federal Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit.
- The ClipperCreek system can charge an EV battery up to 9 times faster than a level 1 charger.Â
Although it is not a smart charging system, it will only start to deliver a charge when it receives a valid “handshake” from the car. If the car systems can schedule the charges, it will operate similarly to a smart charging unit.
The convenient stand will store two electric vehicle chargers, ensuring that two EVs can be charged simultaneously while keeping the installation neat and tidy.
ClipperCreek Level 2 EV Home Charging Station
ChargePoint Home Flex Charger
Our Rating: 4.4/5
Cost
Power Delivery
Quality
Smart Features
Safety & Warranty
Value Bonus: +2 Quality, smart features, and safety/warranty
Total Score: 22/25
Key points to consider in your ChargePoint Home Flex charger buying decision.
- Only one charger model is needed because an electrician can set the system to varying amperage. The system can be used internally and externally.
- The charger can be set for four charging levels (48 amps, 40 amps, 32 amps, 24 amps, and 16 amps.)
- The charger produced between 3.8kW to 12 kW of power depending on the input current and selected setting.
- The unit is sold with two options for the plug (NEMA 6-50 plug and NEMA 14-50 plug.)
- The charger is compatible with all EVs. is UL (Underwriter Laboratories) certified for safety and ENERGY STAR rated for efficiency.
- The ChargePoint Flex Charger has a smartphone app that can be downloaded from the relevant app store.
- The app will monitor the charging progress, adju