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ExReferee t1_iu5lg5o wrote

One thing to consider is how far your daily commute is vs how much you can charge using a regular 110v outlet. Our commute is about 30 miles round trip and we can get 5mph using a 20 amp 110v Level 1 charger that was already in the garage. Plug in right when you get home then that would give you maybe 60 miles overnight (13 hours x 5mph). That covers our commute easily, and you can supplement w/ occasional Level 3 charging as needed. YMMV based on the amps in any existing outlets. Calculate that cost against what an electrician is going to charge and the decision might not be what you expect. Its not the "cool" way, but saving $1,000+ in electrician cost goes a long way.

Most any dumb, UL-listed EVSE will work fine. I would stick with name brands like JuiceBox, ClipperCreek, etc. Here in the Dominion Power area we don't have time-of-day pricing, so scheduling charging for the wee hours of the morning won't save you any $$. That means you don't have to buy a "smart" charger unless you just want to.

We have an ID.4 (18 months, 28k miles) and love it.

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ARowzFocuz OP t1_iu5q0rg wrote

I see you're in Mechanicsville. I am, too! I swear I've only seen one ID.4 in this area and it was a gray one I saw on 360. Wasn't you, was it?

Thanks for all the info - Dominion has been tough to get info from!

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ExReferee t1_iu5sc36 wrote

Not me, but there is a gray one near me around Atlee HS. I have a white 1st Edition. Stop by the EA chargers at the Brook Road Wal-Mart on the weekend and you'll see at least one ID.4 plus EV's from most every brand.

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ARowzFocuz OP t1_iu5tzuw wrote

Once I actually get mine, perhaps I'll see you there (good to even know where an EA charger is around here).

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RankingD2021 t1_iu6xj34 wrote

One note. I think You can still sign up for dominions time of use rate. They call it the off peak plan. Rolled out about a year ago as a test pilot.

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