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Chargers by cord length
458 of the 461 listings on the ENERGY STAR list report the length of the charger's own output cord. The lengths run from 15 to 40 ft, and 25 ft is by far the most common: 230 listings, 50 % of those with a length. 5 lengths have at least 20 listings and a page of their own.
The 25 ft length is most usual at 50 A (82 % of those listings) and least usual at 80 A (47 %). The length says nothing about home wiring; it is the cord between the charger and the car.
- 16 ft cord35 listings
- 18 ft cord59 listings
- 23 ft cord32 listings
- 24 ft cord44 listings
- 25 ft cord230 listings
All cord lengths side by side
| Cord | Listings | Brands | Most common rating | Median standby | Networked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 ft | 35 | 16 | 16 A at 120 V (16) | 3.41 W | 60 % |
| 18 ft | 59 | 28 | 48 A (27) | 3.78 W | 97 % |
| 23 ft | 32 | 10 | 80 A (20) | 7.135 W | 34 % |
| 24 ft | 44 | 20 | 80 A (17) | 3.51 W | 84 % |
| 25 ft | 230 | 88 | 48 A (67) | 3.93 W | 94 % |
| Other lengths | 58 | 29 | 48 A (21) | 3.05 W | 76 % |
“Other lengths” groups the 11 lengths with fewer than 20 listings each (15 to 40 ft). 3 listings report no cord length. Medians per listing.
Cord length at the five common ratings
| Rating | Median cord | Share at 25 ft |
|---|---|---|
| 32 A | 25 ft | 48 % |
| 40 A | 25 ft | 50 % |
| 48 A | 25 ft | 50 % |
| 50 A | 25 ft | 82 % |
| 80 A | 24.5 ft | 47 % |
Level 2 listings that report a cord length. Source: ENERGY STAR, as of October 27, 2026.