hhw
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Looking forward to learning more specs about my new PHEV. What residential charging unit do you recommend?
(Portland ME)
(Portland ME)
hhw said:Looking forward to learning more specs about my new PHEV. What residential charging unit do you recommend?
(Portland ME)
Tai626 said:Better question will be what socket to install? Or hard wired?
Here is a list of popular sockets:
Nema 6-20: easiest one, 3.6KW is sufficient/max out for our Outlander PHEV; (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Webasto-TurboCord-240-Volt-16-Amp-Plug-In-EV-Charger-Charging-Station-23075-020/205430044?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CG%7CVF%7CD27E%7C27-8_CIRCUIT_PROTECT._DEVICES%7CNA%7CPLA%7C71700000033149223%7C58700003867184469%7C92700031085878038&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI54vqqPzl3AIVhCNpCh12XggJEAQYBCABEgIRs_D_BwE&dclid=CPvH8bX85dwCFUp3wQodBOkAVA)
Nema 14-30: same as most of electrical dryer; (https://amazing-e.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImLPa1vzl3AIVCxhpCh1C0AvwEAAYASAAEgKXCPD_BwE
Nema 14-50: most powerfull. You can charge 2 (two) Outlander PHEVs with power to spare.
Once you have the socket figure out, EVSE is much easier. Even if the plug doesn’t fit, there are adapters...
I would recommend UL listed for insurance purposes.
The hardwired EVSEs are overkill, IMHO.
Tai
Tai626 said:Just fyi, NEMA 6-20P EVSE are rare and expensive, at least those listed on UL. So, if it possible, pull a NEMA 14-30R, get the Amazing-E (https://amazing-e.com/) and call it a day!
Tai
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