What type of charge port does your car have?

This is a major consideration right now.

• J1772: This was the standard plug for all non-Tesla EVs and most still use this plug type.

• NACS: This is plug all Tesla's have. All other manufacturers have plans to switch to this but currently only a few have begun to do so (Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, etc.)

This means if you have a J1772 car today, a J1772 charger is simplest (you can use an adapter for a future NACS car). If you have a Tesla, a NACS charger is easiest. If you want to "future-proof" as much as possible, a unit with both plugs (like the Tesla Universal Wall Connector mentioned in the guide) is a great option.