well this was embarrassing

[raj.s]

This was mildly amusing.

So new Mach E (2023), I don't have a charger installed at home yet so I used the L1 charger (white one) to plug in at home.

When it came to taking it off I pressed the button on the car next to the charger and it stopped, but I couldn't take it out. Tried googling and everything said L1 and L2 charging had no locking mechanism.

Only until I turned the plug socket off in the house, then went out and pressed the button again I heard the latch unlock and it came out.

DOH, luckily I didn't break anything!

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[RickMachE]

The button does nothing in L1 or L2 charging, only DC fast charging. Simply push the button on the charger handle and unplug. If that doesn't work, something is defective.

 

[Deleted member 19354]

Because of the fuse panel and the location of my garage it’s over $3K to install level 2. I trickle most of the time since I WFH

 

[MBCook]

I simply can’t install a L2. So I’ve been doing L1 for 3 years without issue. For the amount I drive it’s not an issue at all.

 

[AKgrampy]

This was mildly amusing.

So new Mach E (2023), I don't have a charger installed at home yet so I used the L1 charger (white one) to plug in at home.

When it came to taking it off I pressed the button on the car next to the charger and it stopped, but I couldn't take it out. Tried googling and everything said L1 and L2 charging had no locking mechanism.

Only until I turned the plug socket off in the house, then went out and pressed the button again I heard the latch unlock and it came out.

DOH, luckily I didn't break anything!

Just to be sure you read Rick’s post. You do not have to press any button to remove the EVSE plug for L1/L2 charging. The handle does have a release trigger. If you are charging and try to remove it pressing the trigger will also shut down charging.

 

[raj.s]

very odd, thanks for the replies. It was definitely stuck in there the first time I tried. It came out a little (a cm?) then felt something holding it in. Until I pressed the button and it came out.

I tried again today and it just slid out. what could have held it in the first time?

 

[Clinton_B]

I simply can’t install a L2. So I’ve been doing L1 for 3 years without issue. For the amount I drive it’s not an issue at all.

This is good to hear. I bought my 2023 GTPE this past April and have been limited to level 1 charging because I didn't want to jump at the $5k cost to run new electrical to my detached garage (with me digging the trench) and upgrade the electrical panel. And I don't want a charger on the side of my house when I have a garage. We will see how I do with level 1 charging during the winter in Southeast Michigan. I do not have a long commute and often work from home.

 

[MBCook]

This is good to hear. I bought my 2023 GTPE this past April and have been limited to level 1 charging because I didn't want to jump at the $5k cost to run new electrical to my detached garage (with me digging the trench) and upgrade the electrical panel. And I don't want a charger on the side of my house when I have a garage. We will see how I do with level 1 charging during the winter in Southeast Michigan. I do not have a long commute and often work from home.

Because I work from home, I can leave it plugged in much longer than if I had to go to the office every day. Often over 16 hours. Combined with the fact I don’t drive a lot anyway and I can charge every three days.

I can go longer if I let the battery get lower, I just try to keep it relatively high just in case. If it gets lower than I like I can just charge on subsequent days, spend some time somewhere with a L2, or if low enough to be worth it go to a local DC charger.

Sounds like you may be in a good position. Give it a try, see how it goes. If you have local L2/DC if needed it’s even easier. Doesn’t work well for you? Start budgeting.

But you may save $5k.

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