8 EV Charger Manufacturers in China (2026)

The EV charger supply chain in China splits into two layers: large charging-network operators like Star Charge that also manufacture hardware, and OEM-focused factories that build wallboxes and DC units for brands, distributors, and charge-point operators. If you are sourcing EV chargers for the US or Europe, you are usually talking to the second layer.

The hard part is not finding a factory; it is matching the factory’s certification and software stack to your market. A charger can look identical on the outside but carry a UL 2594 report for one market and a CE report for another — or no valid report at all. This list focuses on manufacturers that can deliver cert-ready AC Level 2 and entry-to-mid DC fast chargers.

For a broader view of electronics sourcing in this sector, see our power electronics sourcing and automotive electronics sourcing pages.

Quick comparison

How we evaluate

We evaluate EV charger factories on six criteria:

1. Certification completeness. UL 2594 + UL 2231 for the US; LVD/EMC/RoHS CE plus TÜV or DEKRA for the EU. OCPP 1.6J or 2.0.1 is now table stakes for networked installs.
2. Software stack. A hardware-only factory that relies on a third-party white-label app can create long-term support risk.
3. AC vs. DC focus. Most factories are strong on AC; only a handful can reliably deliver DC fast chargers with the thermal and safety documentation Western markets require.
4. Production scale and lead time. Large network orders need volume; small-brand orders need flexibility.
5. Connector and cable options. Type 1 (SAE J1772) for North America, Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) for Europe, and GB/T for China must be available from the same platform.
6. After-sales parts and firmware update process. Chargers are long-life products; spare parts and OTA update capability matter.

The top 8 manufacturers

1. Star Charge

Star Charge (星星充电) is one of the largest EV charging operators and equipment manufacturers in China. It builds everything from 7 kW home wallboxes to 480 kW liquid-cooled DC fast chargers, often deployed under its own network brand.

For overseas buyers, Star Charge is relevant when the order size justifies working with a top-tier supplier. The company has CE and TÜV paths for many products and is expanding UL coverage. Lead times and MOQs are higher than mid-tier OEMs.

Key details:

• Base: Changzhou, Jiangsu
• Main products: AC chargers, DC fast chargers, charging-network infrastructure
• Certifications: CE, TÜV, UL (selected models)
• Typical price band: $120–$250 for 7–22 kW AC; $8,000+ for 120 kW+ DC
• Export focus: Europe, Southeast Asia, Middle East

Best for: charge-point operators and large fleet deployments.

Not ideal for: small first orders or buyers needing fast custom firmware.

2. Autel Energy

Autel Energy is the EV charging division of Autel, better known in the automotive aftermarket for diagnostic tools. It manufactures AC and DC chargers in Shenzhen and has built a strong presence in North America and Europe.

Autel’s advantage is a recognizable brand and a vertically integrated software stack. The trade-off is pricing: Autel sits at the premium end of the Chinese OEM market.

Key details:

• Base: Shenzhen, Guangdong
• Main products: 7–22 kW AC wallboxes, 30–240 kW DC chargers
• Certifications: UL, FCC, CE, UKCA
• Typical price band: $150–$300 for AC; $6,000+ for DC
• Export focus: US, EU, UK

Best for: brands that want a known name with UL/CE coverage.

Not ideal for: buyers focused on the lowest unit cost.

3. Sinexcel

Sinexcel (Shenzhen Sinexcel Electric Co., Ltd) is a power-electronics manufacturer founded in 2007 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 2017 under ticker 300693. Unlike most suppliers on this list, its center of gravity is DC: charging modules and DC fast chargers from 20 kW up to megawatt-class flexible supercharging systems in the 800–2500 kW range, alongside battery-swapping cabinets, energy-storage converters, and power-quality equipment.

Sinexcel makes sense when the project is DC-first — fleet depots, charging networks, or buyers who need charging modules and complete stations from one supplier. The company runs offices in Germany, the US, Mexico, Brazil, and Australia and ships to 60+ countries. Certification scope varies by model and market, so request the exact test reports for the configuration you are buying.

Key details:

• Base: Shenzhen, Guangdong (listed on SZSE, ticker 300693)
• Founded: 2007; publicly listed since 2017
• Main products: DC fast chargers (20 kW to megawatt-class), charging modules, battery-swapping systems, energy-storage converters
• Export focus: 60+ countries; offices in Germany, US, Mexico, Brazil, Australia

Best for: DC-first projects — fleet depots, charge-point networks, and module buyers.

Not ideal for: buyers who mainly need low-cost AC wallboxes.

4. Beny New Energy (EVB)

BENY New Energy is a Wenzhou-based manufacturer of EV chargers, solar inverters, and energy-storage products. Its charger line overlaps with solar-EV integration, which appeals to installers who want one supplier for PV, storage, and charging. EVB — often listed elsewhere as a separate Shenzhen ODM — is not an independent factory: it is BENY’s own EV-charging sub-brand, with a Hong Kong-registered sales front-end handling the white-label and ODM business.

Counted as one group, the operation reports more than 700,000 chargers deployed across 100+ countries, with products certified by UL, TUV, CE, CB, UKCA, RoHS, and RCM. The usual ODM caveat applies twice over here: confirm which entity signs your contract and that the certification package matches your exact SKU.

Key details:

• Base: Wenzhou, Zhejiang (EVB sales office: Hong Kong)
• Main products: AC chargers, 20–120 kW DC chargers, solar inverters, EVSE components
• Certifications: UL, TUV, CE, CB, UKCA, RoHS, RCM (reported; verify per SKU)
• Typical price band: $90–$220 for 7–22 kW AC
• Export focus: Europe, Australia, US, Middle East

Best for: solar installers, energy-system integrators, and white-label charger lines.

Not ideal for: buyers who want two independent suppliers on their shortlist — Beny and EVB are the same group.

5. Growatt

Growatt is a Shenzhen-based power-electronics manufacturer best known for solar inverters and home storage, with an EV charger line covering 3–22 kW AC wallboxes and 20/40 kW DC units for residential and commercial use. The charger business rides the same dealer network that moves its solar products, which makes Growatt a natural pick when a project pairs charging with PV or a home battery.

The brand carries weight with European solar installers (EUPD Research Top Brand recognition in that channel), but the EV charger line is younger than the inverter business. Certification scope varies by model and market — request the exact test reports for the SKU you are buying.

Key details:

• Base: Shenzhen, Guangdong
• Main products: 3–22 kW AC wallboxes, 20/40 kW DC chargers, solar inverters, storage
• Certifications: verify per model and market
• Export focus: Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia

Best for: distributors and installers already selling solar and storage who want chargers from the same shelf.

Not ideal for: DC-first network projects or buyers who need US UL listings confirmed today.

6. Joint Tech (Joint Charging)

Joint Charging is the charger brand of Xiamen Joint Tech Co., Ltd, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Xiamen’s Haicang District, Fujian. The company obtained ETL certification for its EV chargers in 2021 — an early mover among Chinese factories for an ETL listing covering both commercial and residential units — and also holds Energy Star, CE, CB, TUV, UKCA, and FCC marks across its range, backed by 150+ patents.

The product line spans AC wallboxes and lower-power DC units, with OCPP 2.0.1 and ISO 15118 support for networked installs. Joint Tech is a mid-tier option for buyers who want more than a basic wallbox but do not need Tier-1 volume; as always, confirm the exact certification scope per SKU.

Key details:

• Base: Xiamen (Haicang District), Fujian
• Founded: 2015
• Main products: 7–22 kW AC chargers, 30–60 kW DC chargers
• Certifications: ETL (since 2021), Energy Star, CE, CB, TUV, UKCA, FCC
• Protocols: OCPP 2.0.1, ISO 15118
• Typical price band: $90–$200 for AC; $3,500–$7,000 for DC
• Export focus: Europe, North America, Southeast Asia

Best for: mid-size charge-point operators and resellers, especially US-bound orders that need ETL and Energy Star.

Not ideal for: buyers needing 150 kW+ DC or turnkey fleet software.

7. EV-TOP (Electrly)

EV-TOP and Electrly are two brand identities of the same Shenzhen manufacturer — the EV-TOP site routes sales inquiries through Electrly addresses — so treat them as one supplier, not two. The factory focuses on Level 2 AC chargers sold white-label to regional distributors and installation companies.

Its strength is competitive pricing on standard 7–22 kW wallboxes, with a more design-forward line under the Electrly name for consumer-facing brands. The trade-off is that higher-wattage DC and advanced fleet-management features are not its core business.

Key details:

• Base: Shenzhen, Guangdong
• Main products: 7–22 kW AC wallboxes
• Certifications: CE, FCC
• Typical price band: $80–$160 for 7–22 kW AC
• Export focus: Europe, North America

Best for: distributors and installers selling standard home chargers.

Not ideal for: DC fast-charger projects or complex backend integrations.

8. BESEN

BESEN is an entry-level EV charger manufacturer targeting the home and small-commercial AC segment. Its products are common in white-label catalogs for distributors who compete on price.

The company focuses on 3.5 kW portable chargers up to 22 kW wallboxes. Documentation and app support are functional but less polished than Tier-1 suppliers.

Key details:

• Main products: 3.5–22 kW AC chargers, portable EVSE
• Certifications: CE, FCC
• Typical price band: $70–$140 for AC
• Export focus: Europe, North America

Best for: budget distributors and entry-level home chargers.

Not ideal for: networked installs requiring long-term firmware support.

How to verify any supplier on this list

EV chargers are safety-critical and long-life products. Before you place an order, run these checks:

1. Demand the full certification package. For the US, this means UL 2594 and UL 2231-1/-2 test reports with your exact model name. For the EU, CE LVD/EMC/RoHS plus a TÜV or DEKRA report. Cross-check FCC IDs on the official FCC Equipment Authorization database.
2. Test the OCPP stack. If you are selling to a network operator, ask for a sandbox login and verify that start/stop transactions, meter values, and firmware updates work on your target CSMS.
3. Audit the factory. A factory audit focused on the charger assembly line, incoming inspection, and test station coverage will tell you whether the sample and mass production will match. Our multi-market certification guide lists the exact documents to request.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the top EV charger manufacturers in China?

The largest charging-equipment makers include Star Charge, Autel Energy, Sinexcel, and Growatt. For OEM/white-label buyers, mid-size specialists such as Beny New Energy (through its EVB sub-brand), Joint Tech, EV-TOP (also branded Electrly), and BESEN offer AC Level 2 and lower-power DC chargers with shorter lead times and smaller MOQs.

What certifications does an EV charger need for the US and EU?

For the US, EV chargers need FCC Part 15 certification and UL 2594 (or ETL listing). UL 2594 references UL 2231-1/-2 for personnel protection, and NEC Article 625 requires a charging-circuit interrupting device (CCID) nationwide — this applies across the US, not only in certain states. For the EU, CE marking covers the Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive, and RoHS; EV chargers often carry TÜV or DEKRA test reports. OCPP 1.6J or 2.0.1 is expected by most network operators in both markets.

AC Level 2 vs DC fast charger: what do Chinese factories offer?

Most Chinese OEMs focus on AC Level 2 / EU three-phase (7–22 kW) wallboxes and pedestal units because the electronics are simpler and certification is cheaper. DC fast chargers (30 kW–350 kW) are offered by larger manufacturers, but they require liquid-cooled cables, higher-voltage safety testing, and more complex grid-interconnection documentation.

What is the typical OEM price for a 7kW home EV charger?

A 7 kW AC Level 2 charger from a Chinese factory typically exits at $80–$150 in white-label form, depending on enclosure material, cable length, and whether RFID/app connectivity is included. A 22 kW three-phase unit runs $180–$300. DC fast chargers start around $3,000–$8,000 for 30–60 kW and climb steeply above 120 kW.

Final word

China’s EV charger factories can cover the full range from $80 home wallboxes to six-figure DC fast chargers. The right supplier depends on your market, order size, and whether you need a hardware-only build or a certified, networked product.

If you are sourcing EV chargers and want a technical review of the factory, certification stack, and OCPP readiness, send us the target spec, market, and estimated quantity. We will check supplier fit and flag certification gaps within 24 hours.