Wallbox Pulsar Plus
One of the most compact 48A chargers out there, with solar-aware charging and load management.
The Pulsar Plus packs a 48A charger into a body about the size of a small book — genuinely one of the smallest on the market. It's a favourite with solar owners because, paired with Wallbox's energy meter, it can charge from your surplus solar and back off when the house is drawing hard. The app is good, and Power Boost helps it share a circuit without tripping the main.
The good
- +Very compact for a 48A unit
- +Solar (surplus) charging and dynamic load balancing
- +Clean app with scheduling
The trade-offs
- –Hardwired only
- –Some advanced features need the add-on meter
What does it cost to install a Wallbox Pulsar Plus?
Expect $550–$950 in labor and standard materials, plus $50–$400 for the electrical permit. That's on top of the charger itself, and it assumes the unit goes up reasonably close to your panel.
The brand on the box barely moves that number — the install is the same job either way: a dedicated 240V circuit, a breaker sized to the charger, and an inspection. What does move it is how far the cable has to travel and whether your panel has room. See installation cost by state, or check your state's rebates — many cover part of it.
Get Wallbox Pulsar Plus installed
Connect with a licensed, insured electrician who installs all major charger brands. Free, no-obligation estimate.