ARowzFocuz OP t1_iu5h4g2 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Reply to comment by 2ndruncanoe in EV Charger Installation Recommendations by ARowzFocuz

Good to know. I know the answer to #1. Don't know much about #2, but would think I'd go with something on sale that doesn't cost too much. For #3 any advantage or disadvantage either way? Any significant price difference for plug in vs hard-wired? Fortunately my breaker box is in the garage and I'd just want the EVSE right next to it. Don't envision I'd ever be taking it with me anywhere.

2ndruncanoe t1_iu5hsqr wrote on October 28, 2022 at 6:19 PM

re: hardwire or plug-in - another factor is, you can swap out a failed charger more easily in the future if it is not hardwired. But, yeah - think about what you want for #2 and #3 before you get quotes, you'll probably want to have the charger picked out before you can spec the installation to be on the safe side. The 240v plug in an outdoor rated box was only like 30 bucks, so pretty low cost compared to the total cost of the install.

ARowzFocuz OP t1_iu5prhk wrote on October 28, 2022 at 7:13 PM

Great point! I imagine doing plug-in would probably be less expensive, too?

tuctrohs t1_iu74ooj wrote on October 29, 2022 at 1:39 AM

No, plug in can add $100 to $200. You are on the 2017 code still, so a GFCI breaker probably isn't required, but it would be a good idea, and it is about $100 more than a regular breaker. And a good quality receptacle that is up to the job for EV charging can be $50 to $100. Cheap one fail too often under that continuous operation.