Buying a product is easy,however,choosing the best available can prove cumbersome. Don’t worry as we dive in for the top 3 EV chargers in the market for Malaysia right now.
Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3
The most popular and coveted brand when it comes to EV Charging goes to none-other than the Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3. Compatible with both single and three phase power. It’s equipped with a 7.3m tethered cable which is longer than the average cable length offered by other EV Charger brands.
Figure 1: Summarized Spec Sheet of the Tesla Gen 3 Wall Connector
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Appearance is very modern and sleek.
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Charging cable of 7.3m is longer than most marketed EV Chargers
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Auto-sensing handle for Tesla models allow easier access to the charging ports.
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OTA (Over the Air) updates.
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App coverage for remote monitoring.
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Able to Load Balance.
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Solar capability is weak as it is limited to interact with only the Tesla Powerwall.
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3rd party software is not compatible as OCPP is not available.
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Reports of sporadic Wi-Fi connection during usage.
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E1 Charger
Currently holding a close position in terms of popularity and installations done with the Tesla EV Charger. Value proposition is far better than the Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3 as it offers more or less the same amount of features for a fraction of the cost.The E1 Charger is suitable for those who don't want more gimmicks thrown into features and just want an all-round good charger.

Figure 2: Summarized Spec Sheet of the E1 Charger
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Placed at a much more affordable price point.
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LCD display of 2.8 inches to show the charging status.
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Has RFID functionality to save personalized charging profiles.
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App coverage for remote monitoring.
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Has an emergency stop-button.
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Teltonika Teltocharge
Combines aesthetics, functionality and top-tier technical features, the Teltonika Teltocharge. This unique EV Charger has interchangeable face plates to harmonize with the decor or design of your home. Offering plenty of connectivity options to further bring it home that it's not only just looks.
Figure 3: Summarized Spec Sheet of the E1 Charger
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Built in Energy Reader
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OCPP version 1.6 serves plentiful connectivity options as well capable of receiving features through updates.
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Customizability towards the front plates in 5 different colors.
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App coverage for remote monitoring.
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Solar-system compatible.
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Load balancing available.
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