Cars, it's electric! Do Do Do

I've only charged my car once at work (free) and realize I'll will need to use a public charger at some point. I read on Reddit that charging costs depends on a number of factors such as when and memberships. I downloaded Plugshare to find EV stations but it doesn't tell me the how much. I now realize, I don't know anything about this. Please send a newbie some pointers.
 
qclabrat said:
I've only charged my car once at work (free) and realize I'll will need to use a public charger at some point. I read on Reddit that charging costs depends on a number of factors such as when and memberships. I downloaded Plugshare to find EV stations but it doesn't tell me the how much. I now realize, I don't know anything about this. Please send a newbie some pointers.
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we ended up taking the Yukon because (fear) of dealing with learning the ropes in the rain.

Yes - any info would help!!!
 
Also been pricing an install which in NJ apparently can't be diy, at about $2k for a straight forward 3 feet from the box. But what I don't understand is why an electric dryer outlet install several feet away is half the price. Are the install differences like apples to oranges, or do they just mark up when it's an EV charger outlet?
 
qclabrat said:
Also been pricing an install which in NJ apparently can't be diy, at about $2k for a straight forward 3 feet from the box. But what I don't understand is why an electric dryer outlet install several feet away is half the price. Are the install differences like apples to oranges, or do they just mark up when it's an EV charger outlet?
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They are marking it up - although the parts are $200 more (EV & Weather rated receptacle, GFCI Breaker) - they may also be doing 50amp vs 30 for dryer.
I suspect they incur more liability too??

My guy is coming this week - i'm in for a big nut with running 100' of new wire to the sub.

Hard wired wall unit actually can avoid some cost - and they can be tuned to the wattage you want to wire-up
There are some tax rebates available, and some energy suppliers have incentives.
 
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