Wallbox Pulsar Plus EV Charger – An Independent Review

Note: Solar Choice is not affiliated with Wallbox EV Chargers or any EV Charging company and aims to provide an unbiased review for consumers in Australia.

At a Glance: Wallbox EV Chargers Score 3 out of 5

Solar Choice has developed a transparent scorecard to evaluate all the EV Chargers available on the market.

Price:  $$$$$: The Wallbox Pulsar Plus EV Charger is priced around $1,400 to $1,600 which means they a mid-range charger in terms of price.

• Company Backing in Australia: Wallbox have been one of the early leaders in developing new EV charger capability since their inception in 2015. They are headquartered in Spain and are now listed on the NYSE and have posted good financial results in recent years. Importantly, at present, they do not have a local presence in Australia or local support for Australian customers. For this reason we score them 2 out of 5 for company backing in Australia.
• Warranty Offer: EV Chargers come with a warranty up to 5 years in length, with the majority of manufacturers offering 2 years. Wallbox go slightly beyond this offering a warranty of 3 years on their products. We score Wallbox 3 points for their 3 year warranty. 
• Solar Compatibility: Wallbox chargers can be connected with any solar system if you purchase the additional hardware for around an extra $200. This provides all the functionality most customers would look for. The charger will commence with a minimum of 6amps of solar surplus. As you have to pay extra for the solar compatibility we score this 3 out of 5.
• Functionality: The Wallbox EV Chargers come with OCPP capability, IP55 rating (Pulsar Max) and an option for a longer 7 metre cable. The chargers also can include dynamic load management when the additional hardware is purchased. Just lacking a LCD display, the Wallbox EV chargers score 4 out of 5 for functionality.

Overall 3 out of 5 is an excellent score for a EV Charger in our scoring system. Given they have a mid-range price this will suit customers who like some of the unique things that Wallbox have to offer.

Company Overview

Founded in Spain in 2015, Wallbox develops and manufactures EV chargers and energy management solutions. They are listed on the NYSE under the ticker WBX and reported an 2024 Annual revenue of €163.9 million which represented a 14% increase on the previous year.

 Wallbox also claim to have produced the world’s first bi-directional charger which can support applications like vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid. Their products are manufactured in Spain, Germany, Morocco and USA.

Wallbox entered the Australian market in 2018. Wallbox offers online support for Australian customers but at the time of writing, we were unable to find an Australian-based office or any local staff to support Australian customers. 

Popular Models and Comparison of Features

Wallbox has a number of different chargers suited to both commercial and residential applications.

Product Name	Pulsar Plus	Pulsar Max	Quasar (Bidirectional)
Product Image
Price (Approx. AUD price RRP inc. GST)	From $1,400	From $1,650	Around $10,000
Rating	7.4 kW (Single Phase)	22kW (3 phase)	7.4 kW (Single Phase)
Country of manufacture	Spain	Spain	Spain
EV compatibility	Type 1 and type 2	Type 1 and type 2	CHAdeMO only
Enclosure dimensions	166 x 163 x 82 mm	198 x 201 x 99 mm	350 x 350 x 150 mm
Weight	1 kg (without cable)	1.3kg (without cable)	20 kg
Operating Temperature	-25 °C to 40 °C (50 °C with derating)	-25ºC to 50ºC	-25 ºC to 40 ºC
Charge cable length	5m, 7m or untethered option	5m or 7m	5m
Solar self-consumption optimisation?	Yes with additional hardware	Yes with additional hardware	No
Internet connection?	Wifi Only	Wifi Only	Wifi, Ethernet & 3G/4G
App control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Weather resistance	Outdoors	Outdoors	Outdoors
IP rating	IP54	IP55	IP54
Warranty (years)	3 years	3 years	3 years
Datasheet	Pulsar Plus Datasheet	Pulsar Max Datasheet	Quasar Datasheet

Key Features of Wallbox EV Chargers

Compact and Stylish Design

The Pulsar Plus is smaller than most of the other EV chargers on the market it will fit easily onto your wall. We find the design of the product to be quite appealing, although this will depend on your taste.

Two Charging Modes

When you purchase the additional hardware to connect to solar, Wallbox’s EV chargers have two charging modes to choose from

• Full Green Mode – Your car charges solely with renewable energy. Using a connected sensor on your solar and/or battery system,  the charger will optimise the charge rate to match the available renewable energy.
• Eco Mode – Rather than limiting power usage to green energy only, in Eco Mode the Wallbox will harmoniously draw grid power as well to reach the desired charge rate.

The Wallbox App

The accompanying Wallbox app allows you to keep track of your charger’s status and manage it remotely from any location. It can be set up to charge your vehicle during times when rates are lower to save on costs. You can also monitor real-time statistics to stay informed about its performance. Additionally, secure your charger by setting controls to prevent unauthorized use.

It has over 100,000 downloads in the google play store with a rating of 3.4/5 from over 5,000 reviews. It seems there a mixed reviews with users reporting difficulties in setting up their preferred charging configurations.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Company is recognised global as being a leader in EV Charging
• One of the only bidirectional chargers available in Australia, although with a large price tag
• Aesthetically pleasing, well-designed product

Cons

• No local office or support staff in Australia to assist local customers
• Mixed feedback on the user experience in the accompanying app

How Much Does the Wallbox Pulsar Plus Charger Cost?

See below approximate retail prices of Wallbox’s EV chargers. Please note these figures exclude installation.

Installation

Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician and typically takes a few hours. There can be additional time and costs required if you are looking at a ground-mounting charger, or if there is not an easy cable pathway from your main switchboard.

Warranty & Service

The Wallbox Pulsar Plus comes with a 3-year warranty out of the box, with options to extend for one or three more years. Customers can access support at https://wallbox.com/en_au/contact-us at the time of writing we could not find an Australian phone number.

Should I Buy a Wallbox Pulsar Plus EV Charger?

The Wallbox EV chargers are a well-known global brand with a good track record in producing good quality chargers. This is demonstrated by their longer than average 3 year warranty offer.

However in Australia, customers are not well support as Wallbox do not have a local office or local support staff. This is a crucial missing part of Wallbox’s offer to Australian customers.

Read more of Solar Choice’s EV Charger reviews.

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Jeff has consulted on over 20MW of commercial solar projects, ranging from SMEs to ASX top 100 companies. Jeff has also provided independent advice to 100s of residential solar, battery and EV charging customers across every state in Australia. He holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management and is an expert in business strategy and financial analysis.

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