silvermask
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I just bought 2013 used nissan leaf SV and am super excited.
Unfortunately, the car did not come with 120v charging cable and am looking for some options now. Wanted to get some recommendations from experts I am very novice and amount of information out there is overwhelming. I have tried to research and understand different concepts as much as I can before coming here, but apologies in advance if there are any dumb questions. And thank you for your time in advance!
Background:
SV I got has quick charge package. My daily commute is going to be around 40 miles round trip. I have another regular car also as backup, and my work has CHAdeMO charging option. My garage has 15 AMPs breaker "without" any heavy equipment (i.e. washer/dryer, refrigerator, garage door, heater, AC, etc.) attached to circuit - just has some power outlets and couple of tube lights. I do not run any power hungry tools also in garage. There seems to be separate 240 V plug behind the dryer on separate circuit breaker with 30 AMPs, which seems to be unused too as the new dryer is running on gas - I cannot see clearly right now as it's behind extremely heavy washer / dryer in a hard to see corner, and whole setup is from previous owner. But either way, there seems to be some potential for moving/upgrading that circuit for level 2 charging, but I will need to do some work (may be move the plug somewhere accessible, etc.). With my current budget, I do not want to spend any extra money then necessary - of course, safety is non-compromisable. My current thinking is I will start with level 1 charging at home given my requirements.
Questions:
- I looked around for Nissan OEM level 1 charging cable. From dealers, they are $500+. I am able to see some used ones from craigslist for $200-300 dollars from people who have purchased level 2 EVSEs. My question is, do all Nissan OEM level 1 charging cables work with all models of Nissan leaf? Or do I have to be careful here? For example, this one guy is selling his 2011 Nissan leaf level 1 charge cable, which I was thinking about getting.
- Any other cheaper options out there for level 1 charging cable? I really could not find anything by looking around at different places.
- Now if I am going to shell out $300 or so for level 1 charging, I was wondering if I can just spend bit more and get something that will be more future proof. I could not clearly find any options that support both 120V and 240V, and can ***also*** work with standard 120V NEMA 5-15 outlet? And also support 240 V outlet in the future in case I decide to upgrade? This way I do not have to get any work done from electrician now, but can make investment in something that will be usable in the future.
Any suggestions would be welcome. Once again, thanks for your help.
Unfortunately, the car did not come with 120v charging cable and am looking for some options now. Wanted to get some recommendations from experts I am very novice and amount of information out there is overwhelming. I have tried to research and understand different concepts as much as I can before coming here, but apologies in advance if there are any dumb questions. And thank you for your time in advance!
Background:
SV I got has quick charge package. My daily commute is going to be around 40 miles round trip. I have another regular car also as backup, and my work has CHAdeMO charging option. My garage has 15 AMPs breaker "without" any heavy equipment (i.e. washer/dryer, refrigerator, garage door, heater, AC, etc.) attached to circuit - just has some power outlets and couple of tube lights. I do not run any power hungry tools also in garage. There seems to be separate 240 V plug behind the dryer on separate circuit breaker with 30 AMPs, which seems to be unused too as the new dryer is running on gas - I cannot see clearly right now as it's behind extremely heavy washer / dryer in a hard to see corner, and whole setup is from previous owner. But either way, there seems to be some potential for moving/upgrading that circuit for level 2 charging, but I will need to do some work (may be move the plug somewhere accessible, etc.). With my current budget, I do not want to spend any extra money then necessary - of course, safety is non-compromisable. My current thinking is I will start with level 1 charging at home given my requirements.
Questions:
- I looked around for Nissan OEM level 1 charging cable. From dealers, they are $500+. I am able to see some used ones from craigslist for $200-300 dollars from people who have purchased level 2 EVSEs. My question is, do all Nissan OEM level 1 charging cables work with all models of Nissan leaf? Or do I have to be careful here? For example, this one guy is selling his 2011 Nissan leaf level 1 charge cable, which I was thinking about getting.
- Any other cheaper options out there for level 1 charging cable? I really could not find anything by looking around at different places.
- Now if I am going to shell out $300 or so for level 1 charging, I was wondering if I can just spend bit more and get something that will be more future proof. I could not clearly find any options that support both 120V and 240V, and can ***also*** work with standard 120V NEMA 5-15 outlet? And also support 240 V outlet in the future in case I decide to upgrade? This way I do not have to get any work done from electrician now, but can make investment in something that will be usable in the future.
Any suggestions would be welcome. Once again, thanks for your help.