installing 240V Plug

[Dafstang]

I would like to know if people are installing the 240V plug ahead of time or are you waiting to see what ford will offer when you pick up the vehicle. I talked to an electrician today and he quoted me 750 dollars to install the plug, and it is on the opposite side of the garage from where the panel is. SO I thought that was pretty good. But I am wondering if I better wait until I get the car and work out a deal with dealer and amazon home services. Any thoughts on this?

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[MattG]

This all seems new to my dealer...I’m not counting on them being of any help here. I’m planning the install in the next month or two.

 

[Dafstang]

This all seems new to my dealer...I’m not counting on them being of any help here. I’m planning the install in the next month or two.

Yes that is what I was planning to do also. I was just wondering if there is info out there I am not aware off.

 

[macchiaz-o]

I'm waiting for a delivery estimate, and for it to be cooler outside.

 

[JamieGeek]

Check with your power company: They may offer a deal for wiring up an EVSE as well.

 

[Dafstang]

Check with your power company: They may offer a deal for wiring up an EVSE as well.

That was one of the reasons, my friend told me that he got 500 dollars back from PGE here in northern California. But you have to have the Vin of the Car.

 

[KAustin]

Same for me unless Ford reduces the price of their charger. Installation was the same I was quoted.

 

[Dafstang]

Same for me unless Ford reduces the price of their charger. Installation was the same I was quoted.

I just would like to know if the Amazon Home Services would be cheaper or more. I have a feeling it would be more like 1200 dollars on top of the 799 ford charger.

 

[Dafstang]

I just did a search. PGE is giving out 800 dollar rebates that is the price of the install so that is a good deal

https://www.pge.com/en_US/residenti.../clean-fuel-rebate-for-electric-vehicles.page

 

[jhalkias]

I just would like to know if the Amazon Home Services would be cheaper or more. I have a feeling it would be more like 1200 dollars on top of the 799 ford charger.

I am guessing it will be more. And the Ford charger is double the price of the Grizzl-E I got that is a 40 amp charger. I have bought almost all I need to get it done in materials for about $150. An electrician I know is going to do it on the side for me - I am just waiting on a quote from him. One thing I found out was due to Covid, Square D Homelite 240 2 pole breakers are hard to find. Had to order one online.
We already have a Fusion Energi so I will get to try it out I didn’t want to wait and have a car and no way to charge it

 

[dbsb3233]

I would like to know if people are installing the 240V plug ahead of time or are you waiting to see what ford will offer when you pick up the vehicle. I talked to an electrician today and he quoted me 750 dollars to install the plug, and it is on the opposite side of the garage from where the panel is. SO I thought that was pretty good. But I am wondering if I better wait until I get the car and work out a deal with dealer and amazon home services. Any thoughts on this?

I just had my 240v outlet (NEMA 14-50) installed yesterday. Cost about $900 for that part (I had them add a whole home surge protector for another $350 while they were here).

Biggest reason for doing it this year is the 30% federal tax credit (US) that expires at the end of 2020. Check out the "Shopping for A Home Charger" thread for a lot more details.

 

[GoGoGadgetMachE]

We already have a Fusion Energi so I will get to try it out I didn’t want to wait and have a car and no way to charge it

My new OpenEVSE tells me my Fusion Energi only pulls 18 A, which was surprisingly low to me.

 

[SnBGC]

My new OpenEVSE tells me my Fusion Energi only pulls 18 A, which was surprisingly low to me.

Sounds about right. I think the Energi models have a 3.3kw charger on board.

 

[GoGoGadgetMachE]

Sounds about right. I think the Energi models have a 3.3kw charger on board.

Ah, yeah, that rings a bell.

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