ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger in stock at SRP

[RonOinAZ]

SRP in AZ has shown the ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger to be out of stock for quite a while. Today, however, I noticed they are available for the customer-discounted price of $449.
https://srpmarketplace.com/electric-vehicle-chargers/

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[Nomation]

SRP in AZ has shown the ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger to be out of stock for quite a while. Today, however, I noticed they are available for the customer-discounted price of $449.
https://srpmarketplace.com/electric-vehicle-chargers/

Wrong charger
We nee NEMA 14-50 not NEMA 6-50

 

[RickMachE]

Wrong charger
We nee NEMA 14-50 not NEMA 6-50

Outlet only matters if you want to use the charger that came with the vehicle.

 

[mfbrown]

Outlet only matters if you want to use the charger that came with the vehicle.

True, but it seems silly not to have the same outlet as required by the Ford mobile charger.

 

[RonOinAZ]

Outlet only matters if you want to use the charger that came with the vehicle.

True, but it seems silly not to have the same outlet as required by the Ford mobile charger.

Thanks for pointing this out. Having not yet advanced beyond the "order" stage with my Mach-E, I wasn't yet aware that the plug type needs to be kept in mind for the reasons you both state.

 

[BMT1071]

I went with the CPHF that SRP offers with the 6-50 plug. I bought an adapter from Amazon to go from 6-50 to 14-50 in case something ever goes wrong with the CPHF and I need to use the Ford mobile charger. I also had the electrician run 6-3 cable and tape back the neutral so I can easily switch to a 14-50 outlet in the future if I need/want to.
Another option is to order the 6-50 version and look around for the 14-50 pigtail. You may be able to find someone here on the forum that hardwired theirs. You could always check e-Bay, too.

 

[RonOinAZ]

I went with the CPHF that SRP offers with the 6-50 plug.

I'm assuming you bought through SRP's Marketplace. If so, is there a reason you chose the CPHF with a NEMA 6-50 connector rather than the JuiceBox with a NEMA 14-50 connector?

 

[BMT1071]

I'm assuming you bought through SRP's Marketplace. If so, is there a reason you chose the CPHF with a NEMA 6-50 connector rather than the JuiceBox with a NEMA 14-50 connector?

Yes, I purchased it through the SRP Marketplace. The CPHF had better reviews than the JuiceBox, and @SnBGC has work related experience with ChargePoint and says the internal construction is very robust. Contactors vs relays, etc. I like the CP app, and the unit has been working great for the 2.5 months I've had my car.

EDIT: I also didn't have a 240V outlet in my garage, so I didn't need to match anything.

 

[THXDIAL]

True, but it seems silly not to have the same outlet as required by the Ford mobile charger.

GTPE Dark Matter Gray. 10/15-22 STA! I bought directly $740.94 from and installed a ChargePoint Flex in the garage. Once the GTPE arrives I'll submit the necessary info to qualify for the available DTE (SE Michigan electric) $500 rebate.
The ChargePoint works perfect with our 2020 Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid!

 

[RonOinAZ]

EDIT: I also didn't have a 240V outlet in my garage, so I didn't need to match anything.

That's where I'm at. I've been waiting for a production date before having an electrician in to tell me what my options are for 240v in the garage. I got the date last week (11/29!!!) so I'll address the power situation soon. These comments are very helpful.

 

[Tbird]

That Is a great price fot the CPHF. I installed that one hard wired with #6 wire and a 60 amp breaker. That provides the maximum current the Mache internal ckarger can handle from a level 2 charger. I am getting 35 miles added per hour with this set up.

 

[SnBGC]

I'm assuming you bought through SRP's Marketplace. If so, is there a reason you chose the CPHF with a NEMA 6-50 connector rather than the JuiceBox with a NEMA 14-50 connector?

The CP HF is 48A capable while the JB comes as 32A or 40A. If you must plug in and can't hardwire then the JB might be a good choice. (Rental home etc). If you are running a circuit anyway then might as well get a 60 amp circuit and go with the CPHF hard wired in. Then set it to 32A or 40A and be fine. The CPHF has a premium cable and connector and can be turned up to 48A for those times where you need quicker charging (right before a long unexpected trip on short notice).

 

[BMT1071]

The CP HF is 48A capable while the JB comes as 32A or 40A. If you must plug in and can't hardwire then the JB might be a good choice. (Rental home etc). If you are running a circuit anyway then might as well get a 60 amp circuit and go with the CPHF hard wired in. Then set it to 32A or 40A and be fine. The CPHF has a premium cable and connector and can be turned up to 48A for those times where you need quicker charging (right before a long unexpected trip on short notice).

My reasoning for going plug in was that if the CPHF ever fails I can unplug it and use the Ford charger at 240V while I get the issue resolved. If hardwired I'd be SOL and charging on 120V.

 

[RonOinAZ]

The CP HF is 48A capable while the JB comes as 32A or 40A. If you must plug in and can't hardwire then the JB might be a good choice. (Rental home etc). If you are running a circuit anyway then might as well get a 60 amp circuit and go with the CPHF hard wired in. Then set it to 32A or 40A and be fine. The CPHF has a premium cable and connector and can be turned up to 48A for those times where you need quicker charging (right before a long unexpected trip on short notice).

Thanks for that info. I live in a condo that I own and the garage is adjacent to the laundry room, which is where the breaker box is located. What I don't know is the rating of the electrical service feeding the breaker box. I believe that is what will dictate my options. The condo is two years old and I'm not sure if building codes establish the minimum electrical service that must be provided or if it's whatever the builder decides based on demand calculated at the time of construction. The idea of hardwiring the charging station is desirable but if something were to go wrong with it, having the option to plug-in the portable charging station would be very helpful.

 

[SnBGC]

My reasoning for going plug in was that if the CPHF ever fails I can unplug it and use the Ford charger at 240V while I get the issue resolved. If hardwired I'd be SOL and charging on 120V.

I had the same concern. Never seen a CP fail but I am sure it happens from time to time. Nothing is perfect of course. If mine fails and I need the FoMoCo mobile unit then I will put a 14-50 outlet in the Jbox and plug in. For those that hire an electrician to hardwire in then they could probably talk them into installing a back up outlet just in case. I think it is legal to have multiple outlets on a single circuit.....not sure about that though. Sounds reasonable to me.

The benefit of having the CP hard wired is you can drive about 180 miles in a day and still be able to charge in the 6 hour window for super off peak rates. If using a 32A unit then you can only drive about 120 miles per day and still charge using the cheapest summertime rates. I encounter this situation often so having the ability to charge faster to stay inside the window is convenient.

However, for me it is all a moot point anyway because I really don't like charging at 48A and prefer a 32A rate. So, during the summer, I need to make sure I arrive at home with at least 50% charge so the car will cool the battery but NOT charge until 11:00 pm. I set my charge window from 11pm to 8 am which is about 50% of the battery capacity so I can arrive at home with 50% and the car will cool the battery while waiting until 11 pm to charge and stop at 90% according to my setting. If it runs past 5 am then the morning rate is only 1.5 cents higher so not much impact to my electric bill. The super high rates are 2 pm to 8 pm so I avoid charging during those times as much as possible.

Not sure if this makes any sense but it is my method.

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