Plug-in electric vehicles can use a variety of chargers. These chargers are often high-current, 240V installations and typically require dedicated circuits. Chargers may be hard-wired or plug in to sockets. Specifics vary by manufacturer and vehicle model.
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EVPS conduit recommendation
I’m installing a 240v 60a branch for a hardwired ChargePoint Home Flex, set to a 48a load.
I’m planning to use 6-3 THHN, with 8g ground in conduit. I’m looking for recommendations on the correct type of conduit to insure I’m code-compliant (NFPA 70…
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Hardwiring a 240V, 60A circuit right behind electrical panel
The breaker panel is on the outside wall of my garage, right opposite the spot I want to hardwire an electric vehicle charger (EVSE). The charger would be in the garage.
My plan is to drill a hole in the wall and wire the cable through one of those…
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Which EV charging circuit option sounds reasonable?
So I have a VW ID.4 on order.
For a Level 2 charging circuits, here are the options I have near garage and I need your advice. My options:
I have a dryer outlet with 30A circuit in a laundry that’s on the other side of a garage wall.
I have a J-box…
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Need confirmation of level 2 charging with 10 gauge wire
My condo was built in 2021 and the builder told us it was wired for automobile charging. Now we are finding out that the wiring provided is only 10 gauge. Since our garages are downstairs and under neighbor's condos, rewiring to a 6 or 8 gauge…
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Level 2 EVSE - Tesla or J1772?
We own two EVs, a Tesla and a Nissan Leaf. We charge them mostly at home, using a hardwired Level 2 EVSE (which provides high-current 240vac to the actual charger, located in the car).
The Tesla takes a proprietary plug, while the Leaf (and every…
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