ChargePoint Home Flex vs Siemens VersiCharge AC Series 40A

Power, connector, cable, smart features, and price — side by side.

ChargePoint Home Flex

$599

vs

Siemens VersiCharge AC Series 40A

$489

The verdict at a glance

  • ChargePoint Home Flex charges faster — up to 12 kW.
  • Siemens VersiCharge AC Series 40A costs less, starting at $489.
  • ChargePoint Home Flex has the richer smart-feature set (WiFi, app, scheduling, etc.).

Full spec comparison

Spec
ChargePoint Home Flex
Siemens VersiCharge AC Series 40A
Max power
12 kW
9.6 kW
Amperage
50A
40A
Voltage
240V
240V
Connector
J1772
J1772
Cable length
23 ft
20 ft
Installation
Both
Both
Outdoor rating
NEMA 3R
NEMA 4
OCPP support
No
No
Smart features
4
2
Starting price
$599
$489

Pros and cons

ChargePoint Home Flex

  • + Adjustable from 16A to 50A
  • + Plug-in or hardwired
  • + Access to ChargePoint network app
  • + NEMA 3R outdoor rated
  • – Some firmware updates have introduced bugs
  • – App pushes paid subscription

Siemens VersiCharge AC Series 40A

  • + Reliable Siemens build
  • + Affordable
  • + NEMA 4 outdoor rated
  • + Simple and predictable
  • – No WiFi or smart features beyond delay timer
  • – No app
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Common questions

Which is faster, the Home Flex or the VersiCharge AC Series 40A?

ChargePoint Home Flex peaks at 12 kW on a 240V circuit, versus 9.6 kW for the other.

Which is cheaper?

Siemens VersiCharge AC Series 40A has the lower street price at $489.

Does either support OCPP?

Neither supports OCPP. If you need commercial-network compatibility, look elsewhere.