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GoodWe HCA 11kW vs Growatt THOR 11AS-P-V1

Max. charging power (AC): GoodWe HCA 11kW 11 kW, Growatt THOR 11AS-P-V1 11 kW. The GoodWe HCA 11kW is better on 3 of 8 comparable points.

Who wins where

  • GoodWe HCA 11kW
  • Growatt THOR 11AS-P-V1
GeneralPerformanceElectricalConnectivity & smartSafety & meteringDimensions & weight
General: GoodWe HCA 11kW 59, Growatt THOR 11AS-P-V1 24; Performance: GoodWe HCA 11kW 30, Growatt THOR 11AS-P-V1 30; Electrical: GoodWe HCA 11kW 9, Growatt THOR 11AS-P-V1 9; Connectivity & smart: GoodWe HCA 11kW 50, Growatt THOR 11AS-P-V1 50; Safety & metering: GoodWe HCA 11kW 50, Growatt THOR 11AS-P-V1 50; Dimensions & weight: GoodWe HCA 11kW 37, Growatt THOR 11AS-P-V1 10

Biggest differences

FactHCA 11kWTHOR 11AS-P-V1
Weight6 kg12.5 kg
Cable length6 m5 m
Min. operating temperature-30 °C-25 °C
All specifications ↓

Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 132 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specifications GoodWeHCA 11kW GrowattTHOR 11AS-P-V1
General
Connector Tethered cable (Type 2) 1 Tethered cable (Type 2) 2
Cable length 6 m ✓ 1 5 m 2
Min. operating temperature -30 °C ✓ 1 -25 °C 2
Performance
Max. charging power (AC) 11 kW 1 11 kW 2
Electrical
Max. current per phase 16 A 1 16 A 2
Standby power – 8 W 2
Connectivity & smart
OCPP – 1.6 2
Wi-Fi Yes 1 Yes 2
Ethernet – Yes 2
RFID card reader – Yes 2
Display – Yes 2
Dynamic load balancing – Yes 2
Solar surplus charging Yes 1 Yes 2
Safety & metering
RCD protection Type A , 6mA DC 1 –
Built-in 6 mA DC leakage detection Yes 1 Yes 2
IP rating IP66 1 IP65 2
Dimensions & weight
Width 208 mm 1 240 mm 2
Height 450 mm 1 380 mm 2
Depth 150 mm 1 164 mm 2
Weight 6 kg ✓ 1 12.5 kg 2

Sources

  1. HCA Series AC Charger, 1.1V-NE-82304202 — GoodWe · accessed 29 Sept 2026
  2. GROWATT THOR Smart EV Charger Datasheet, V1 — SHENZHEN GROWATT NEW ENERGY CO.,LTD. · accessed 1 Oct 2026