Home Charging Options

[barryvo]

Got the CP at Home Depot. Wired it for 40 AMP charging. Works great. I keep the portable charger that came with the car in the back. Have never used it. The Ford wall charger looks of questionable quality to me.

I was looking at the CP.

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[dliunatic]

Went with a Mustart L2 40A charger with a NEMA 14-50 plug, and loving it!! Cheaper than the big guys and so far just as good imo.

More detailed pics and videos:
https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/good-ev-home-charger-mustart-40a-nema-14-50-charger.5248/

 

[barryvo]

Went with a Mustart L2 40A charger with a NEMA 14-50 plug, and loving it!! Cheaper than the big guys and so far just as good imo.

More detailed pics and videos:
https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/good-ev-home-charger-mustart-40a-nema-14-50-charger.5248/

Thanks! I have never heard of this but will check it out. I have six months to research charging options. I'm kind of stoked waiting six months for the MME.

 

[krafty81]

I was looking at the CP.

I should say I installed the NEMA 14-50 plug and added a 60A breaker on my breaker box - electrician did all that. I like having it plugged in instead of hardwired - that way I can remove to replace or fix it.

 

[timbop]

I should say I installed the NEMA 14-50 plug and added a 60A breaker on my breaker box - electrician did all that. I like having it plugged in instead of hardwired - that way I can remove to replace or fix it.

Your electrician wired a 14-50 on a circuit with a 60 amp breaker? Running heavier gauge wire is fine, but the 14-50 plug is only rated for 50A max so putting a larger breaker on it is against code. Did you have a permit and an electrical inspection?

 

[krafty81]

Your electrician wired a 14-50 on a circuit with a 60 amp breaker? Running heavier gauge wire is fine, but the 14-50 plug is only rated for 50A max so putting a larger breaker on it is against code. Did you have a permit and an electrical inspection?

Yes certified electrician. 6 gauge wire I think. Dedicated breaker for the CP set at 40A.

 

[Benny’66]

Yes certified electrician. 6 gauge wire I think. Dedicated breaker for the CP set at 40A.

There are 60amp 14-50 plugs available. Let’s hope the electrician used one. Then the circuit should be fine with the 6/3 wire and breaker.

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