The smart-charging Flo Home X5, and its non-smart sibling, the Flo Home G5, have been two of the top-selling electric vehicle chargers in North America since their introduction in 2016.
back then, but I've completely overhauled my EV charger review process since then, so I believe a fresh look at Flo's products was warranted. The Home X5 and its sibling the Home G5 are identical except for two differences. The biggest difference is that Home X5 is a smart charger and the G5 is not, which accounts for the $200 price difference .
, even when installed outdoors. The operating temperature is rated down to -40°, which is much lower than most other EV charging equipment that I encounter. When it came to rating the Flo Home X5, the unit scored an impressive 93 points on the ChargerRater, which translates into a 4.65 out of 5-star rating. I then always offer my personal score and average the two. I gave the unit a 4.