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Autel MaxiCharger AC Lite Home (40A, NEMA 14-50)

Autel

mid local: poor Wi-FiBluetooth

Price: $446.50 verified Sep 7, 2026
HA fit: okay
Works offline: yes
Setup: advanced
Hub needed: no

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Autel MaxiCharger AC Lite Home (40A, NEMA 14-50) - Supports OCPP 1.6J for a self-hosted backend instead of Autel's cloud

Quick verdict

Supports OCPP 1.6J, so advanced users can point it at a self-hosted OCPP backend instead of Autel's cloud. OCPP 1.6J lets the charger be driven by a local OCPP server on your network rather than the Autel cloud. It leans on the manufacturer cloud, so it's here mainly as a fallback when local options run short.

Notes last checked Aug 19, 2026.

Compatibility snapshot

Home Assistant okay

Apple Home none

Google Home none

Alexa good

Works offline yes

Setup advanced

Extra hub needed no

Power NEMA 14-50 plug-in, 240V, up to 40A

Why it stands out

Inexpensive, CSA-certified and ENERGY STAR rated, and frequently discounted
OCPP 1.6J enables local control via a self-hosted OCPP server
WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity (Ethernet is reserved for the AC Elite 50A)

Reasons to hesitate

Default experience is Autel Cloud/app; no native local HA integration
Local control requires running your own OCPP server
Cloud dependency is high out of the box

Best for

Buyers who want an affordable OCPP charger and will self-host an OCPP backend

Avoid if

you want fully local control with no cloud account
you want a finished, plug-and-play product rather than a DIY/flashing project

Privacy and local-control notes

OCPP 1.6J lets the charger be driven by a local OCPP server on your network rather than the Autel cloud. Out of the box it talks to the Autel cloud instead, so control and monitoring route through Autel's servers until you point it at your own OCPP server.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: No official HA integration; local only via self-hosted OCPP.

Buying reality check

Price notes: $579 list and frequently discounted - Autel's own store showed $434 when checked on 2026-08-19 (store.autelenergy.com). Mid-range pricing.

Verified price reads: lowest seen $446.5, latest $446.5 on Sep 7, 2026.

Sep 7, 2026$446.5amazon
Aug 30, 2026$446.5amazon

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Verified against

Integration source on GitHub (integration) · checked Sep 6, 2026
Manufacturer page (protocols, spec) · checked Sep 6, 2026
mobilityhouse.com (spec) · checked Sep 6, 2026

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