240 V receptacle
Hubbell HBL9450A Industrial NEMA 14-50R
The industrial-grade 14-50: copper box terminals, brass contacts, reinforced thermoplastic body — Hubbell markets it for EV charging duty.
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Best for
The other correct answer behind a plug-in EV charger
Specifications
| Rating | 50 A, 125/250 V, NEMA 14-50R, 3-pole 4-wire |
|---|---|
| Grade | Industrial |
| Contacts | Brass contacts, copper box terminals |
| Termination | Back and side wired screw terminals, 12-4 AWG |
| EV duty | Designed for plug-in EV charging applications (per Hubbell) |
| Listings | UL E2186, CSA, NEMA WD-6 |
Specifications as published by Hubbell. Confirm against the current spec sheet before buying — manufacturers revise models without renaming them.
What's good
- Industrial-grade construction with box-style terminals that clamp the conductor fully
- Manufacturer-stated EV-charging fitness, same as the Leviton
- Back and side wiring flexibility
What's not
- No published weather-resistant variant in this line — pair with proper in-use cover outdoors
Our verdict
Electricians split between this and the Leviton 1450R on habit more than substance — both are the buy-once answer. Spec whichever your installer stocks; reject the bargain-bin 14-50 either way.
Compare with the alternatives
- Leviton TBR20 Commercial-Spec 20A Duplex — kitchen, garage and workshop 20 a circuits
- Leviton T5262 Industrial-Spec 15A Duplex — replacing worn 15 a receptacles with ones that never get loose
- Leviton GFNT2 SmartlockPro Self-Test GFCI 20A — gfci protection at the receptacle — kitchen, bath, garage, outdoors
- Leviton T5636 60W USB-C Receptacle — kitchen counters, nightstands and desks that grow charger warts
- Leviton 1450R EV-Rated NEMA 14-50 Receptacle — the receptacle behind a plug-in ev charger