I just got the installation estimate of $2000 from GE (GreenElectric) for my home in San Jose, CA. A 40A circuit needs to be added to the breaker box, run through the attic from one corner of the house to the other, then going out to the gate post.
The install cost seems high, was explained by GE that Bosch adds a mark-up, which GE won't disclose. Bosch recommended installer seems to be required in order to get the 3 year warranty on the unit. Bosch unit + installation required for the
Word from Bosch (messed up order process is a different rant) is that if we close the deal next week, I can get in on the shipment from Taiwan at the end of July. Bosch claims to have shipped a batch at the end of June.
To fill the gap, I'm recharging every night after work for 3 hours at the Cupertino library, at $1.50/hour then topping off overnight with the 110 charger.