No problem. You have the 6.x kW on-board charger (all '13+ SV and SL trims have it). Yes, a 240 volt 30 amp EVSE would speed up charging (and reduce charging losses) over a 16 amp one.SDLEAFER said:Thanks Rondawg and cwerdna,
I bot a 2014 SV model that also has the Quick Charge outlet as well as the trickle charge outlet (I know I am butchering the terminology here... an EV Newbie )
So I guess that means I have the higher 6.6kw charging capacity ????
SDLEAFER said:Hi everyone,
Could I get some thoughts on what folks think is the best L2 home charger (220V) ?
My box can handle up to 50 amps but I guess the LEAF can't take that kind of charge, no ?
What Brand would best for the Leaf ?
Many Thanks
SDLEAFER said:On a side note, I passed a Tesla in the middle of the Mojave Desert on I-15 this past Thursday, he was apparently headed to Las Vegas from I assume LA (As don't think there are many Tesla owners in Barstow)... I sure hope he made it but I don't think I would have tried it...
Yep, me too. Cheapest 30A EVSE I could find at the time from a reputable manufacturer. Add in a $15 range cord from Amazon and you're in businessbaustin said:SDLEAFER said:Hi everyone,
Could I get some thoughts on what folks think is the best L2 home charger (220V) ?
My box can handle up to 50 amps but I guess the LEAF can't take that kind of charge, no ?
What Brand would best for the Leaf ?
Many Thanks
I bought the GE Unit from Home Depot. It was easy to install, it works well, and I am happy with it. The device is sold for hard-wired installation, but you could easily put a cord on it like many of the others come with.
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BassAtl said:I have confirmed that the unused, 30 amp breaker is 240V....but, the previous homeowner installed it with 12AWG wire, which is insufficient for 30 amps. So, I'll be swapping that out for 10AWG for this install. I will be the one installing the outlet or junction box for the EVSE, and I'm comfortable doing it. My panel box is in my basement, almost directly underneath where the wire needs to be run, so it will be relatively easy.
+1, although I'd suggest 50 amp, which would enable the 40 amp charging that your eventual Tesla will make use of. If you're going to be doing any sort of electrical work, why not make sure you only have to do it once?RonDawg said:If you're going to go through the trouble of swapping it out, and your main service has the capacity, try to go for a 40 amp circuit. More than you'd need for a Leaf, but you'll want the extra capacity for a future EV.
+1. If nothing else, run wiring that can handle it (6AWG?), and then adjust the breaker size down as required.fooljoe said:If you're going to be doing any sort of electrical work, why not make sure you only have to do it once?
fooljoe said:+1, although I'd suggest 50 amp, which would enable the 40 amp charging that your eventual Tesla will make use of.RonDawg said:If you're going to go through the trouble of swapping it out, and your main service has the capacity, try to go for a 40 amp circuit. More than you'd need for a Leaf, but you'll want the extra capacity for a future EV.
ishiyakazuo said:+1. If nothing else, run wiring that can handle it (6AWG?), and then adjust the breaker size down as required.fooljoe said:If you're going to be doing any sort of electrical work, why not make sure you only have to do it once?
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