solarman
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ChargePoint America http://www.chargepointamerica.com is providing Free charging stations in 9 metro areas in the U.S. It is sponsored by Charging Station maker Coulomb Technologies. Unfortunately, for those of us buying a LEAF, their free residential charging station program is only available for buyers of the following EVs:
* Chevrolet Volt
* Ford Transit Connect
* Ford Focus Electric
* smart fortwo electric drive
When I asked Nissan why the Nissan LEAF wasn't included, I was told "The other OEMs were asked to participate in their grant either by Chargepoint or DOE." Not really a good answer. My guess is that companies producing EVs could only participate in one Government sponsored EV infrastructure program and Nissan joined the EcoTotality program... instead of the ChargePointAmerica program?
However, the residential Charging Station being installed is the Coulomb Technologies CT 500 Level 2 unit and it is available for purchase for
$1850. + $50 for shipping. It's a 7.2 kW single output (30A) station.
When I contacted Coulomb Technologies about buying the CT 500 Here's the information I received from their local supplier - Clean Fuel Connections Inc, Arcatia Ca :
Has anyone looked into buying this Charging Station? Any Feedback?
* Chevrolet Volt
* Ford Transit Connect
* Ford Focus Electric
* smart fortwo electric drive
When I asked Nissan why the Nissan LEAF wasn't included, I was told "The other OEMs were asked to participate in their grant either by Chargepoint or DOE." Not really a good answer. My guess is that companies producing EVs could only participate in one Government sponsored EV infrastructure program and Nissan joined the EcoTotality program... instead of the ChargePointAmerica program?
However, the residential Charging Station being installed is the Coulomb Technologies CT 500 Level 2 unit and it is available for purchase for
$1850. + $50 for shipping. It's a 7.2 kW single output (30A) station.
When I contacted Coulomb Technologies about buying the CT 500 Here's the information I received from their local supplier - Clean Fuel Connections Inc, Arcatia Ca :
Special Program for California EV Buyers.
Coulomb photoGet your networked home charging station installed before your new Nissan LEAF arrives.
Specially priced Coulomb Technologies’ ChargePoint networked home charging stations are available to order NOW.
The ChargePoint CT500 charging station:
* is a 7.2 kW single output station
* delivers Level II (208/240 V @ 30 A) charging
* is compatible with all plug-in electric vehicles that comply with the SAE J1772™ plug-in electric vehicle-charging standard
CT 500 unit only (excluding sales tax) $1850
Shipping for charger $ 50
Site Visit—deducted from installation if use CFCI $ 100
Standard Installation—approximately 35 feet of conduit,
mounted on the exterior of the home, no trenching, coring or boring, one penetration from exterior to garage,
sign quote at the time of site visit. Excludes permits. $ 900 (approx.)
Permits (if pulled by installer) $ 200 (approx.)
Installation if you have had an EV charger and already have a 40 amp circuit (includes removal of existing charger if necessary)
$ 450
We expect units to be available for shipping in two to three weeks. We will also have them in stock for immediate installation.
Other items to consider:
1. if you are buying the faster charging option on the Nissan Leaf, I believe the CT 500 will charge your car twice as fast, as it is a
7.2kW charger.
2. You can choose to install the unit yourself or have your own electrician install it, however, we will ask you to sign something
indicating that you will follow electrical codes and local procedures for installation. If the unit is not properly installed or is
tampered with, the one year parts and labor warranty will be void.
3. If purchased by December 31, 2010, the unit comes with two years free network software license; after two years you may need to
pay a license fee of $140 per year. We are currently discussing this with the manufacturer."
Has anyone looked into buying this Charging Station? Any Feedback?