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.
 
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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If it's near the box, why not just install it yourself?
 
Patrick said:
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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We had one hard wired into the garage. Needed about 50 ft of line. Cost was about $2k
 
Santapez said:
If it's near the box, why not just install it yourself?
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Everything I've read it requires a licensed electrian and permit though have not reached out to my town. I'm 100% I can do this having added a transfer panel a few years back for my external power generator. It's not direct wire so it's just an outlet inside the garage. What am I missing? Easy right...
 
qclabrat said:
Everything I've read it requires a licensed electrian and permit though have not reached out to my town. I'm 100% I can do this having added a transfer panel a few years back for my external power generator. It's not direct wire so it's just an outlet inside the garage. What am I missing? Easy right...
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I replaced my whole electric panel without an permit so what's a car charger next to a panel? 🙂
 
qclabrat said:
Everything I've read it requires a licensed electrian and permit though have not reached out to my town. I'm 100% I can do this having added a transfer panel a few years back for my external power generator. It's not direct wire so it's just an outlet inside the garage. What am I missing? Easy right...
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You can do it yourself as long as it’s your primary residence and its single family detached dwelling. If installing a receptacle in your garage it will need to be gfci protected.
 
qclabrat said:
Everything I've read it requires a licensed electrian and permit though have not reached out to my town. I'm 100% I can do this having added a transfer panel a few years back for my external power generator. It's not direct wire so it's just an outlet inside the garage. What am I missing? Easy right...
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Buy the $70 14-50 receptacle
Follow the torque specs

There is a video on doing the load calculation on the main when installing EVSE. The town is going to want to see that. Will they accept the homeowner's calcs?

I've replaced support walls in my house, pulling my own permits, but the plans have a P.E. signature on them.
 
Rollin Dice said:
You can do it yourself as long as it’s your primary residence and its single family detached dwelling. If installing a receptacle in your garage it will need to be gfci protected.
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can confirm this. Just did some electrical updates to support the external outlet for the generator. Called the town he said it was fine for homeowner to do the work as per the above statement.
 
iman29 said:
can confirm this. Just did some electrical updates to support the external outlet for the generator. Called the town he said it was fine for homeowner to do the work as per the above statement.
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Yours is outside so also requires a weather rated in service cover!

In think the risk of feeding 30 amps peak in is much different than the possibility of a continuous 40 amp draw.
 
Another question on level 2 chargers. My company offers a few options, Tesla, Chargepoint, Grizzl-e, etc. I just realized they could have different kW specs. I've been using the Grizzl-e but think I may be the weakest of the EVSE. How can I tell the kW offered for each option?
 
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Another question on level 2 chargers. My company offers a few options, Tesla, Chargepoint, Grizzl-e, etc. I just realized they could have different kW specs. I've been using the Grizzl-e but think I may be the weakest of the EVSE. How can I tell the kW offered for each option?
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Looks like the 32A and 20A EVC, not sure about the level 2 Tesla chargers
 
Do I need two adapters if I plan to use Level 2 Tesla chargers and their superchargers? NACS to CCS for superchargers and a second for J-plug to CCS for Level 2. Looking at the Lectron and A2Z adapters
 
qclabrat said:
Do I need two adapters if I plan to use Level 2 Tesla chargers and their superchargers? NACS to CCS for superchargers and a second for J-plug to CCS for Level 2. Looking at the Lectron and A2Z adapters
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NACS to J1772 for tesla destination chargers.
(fact check me please.)
 
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