Faster level 1 charging

[Maquis]

The last time I bought wire, 125 feet 8 gauge wire was almost $500. So to have someone install for $800 is a good price. Make sure you get a industrial rated receptacle.
Check around for rebate programs, in Pennsylvania there is a program that will pay for the install. Also check for IRS rebate programs.
https://www.anl.gov/esia/refueling-infrastructure-tax-credit

That seems really high. Last August, 200’ of #8 THHN cost me $92.41.

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[hturnerfamily]

5 different electricians will give you 5 different prices...

 

[FirstF150InCasco]

$800 for a 240 volt circuit put in your house is a good enough price.
Pay them. Have it done right.

Agreed. You'll love the speed of the charging.

 

[Scorpio3d]

It is my understanding that you get a 30% tax credit up to $1000 for EV charger installation!

https://www.energysage.com/ev-charging/ev-charger-rebates-incentives/

 

[WilliamRobert]

That seems really high. Last August, 200’ of #8 THHN cost me $92.41.

This stuff is crazy like the stock market! https://www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-125-ft-8-3-Stranded-UF-Wire-By-the-roll/5013981183

 

[Scorpio3d]

I agree with the cost benefit analysis but you spent how many thousands of dollars on buying your EV. Why would you skimp on the cost/quality of the charging infrastructure? I try to cut costs or keep them as low as I can, but My guess is you/we are going to use this for the rest of our lives so you should also calculate that into your cost benefit analysis. My two cents.

 

[Solar_EE]

Has anyone tried a faster level 1 charger or have another suggestion on how to get faster at home charging without installing a new 240 circuit? cheapest quote I have gotten for that so far is $800 so I’d like another option. If I could get 3-5 miles added per hour that would be all I needed

Have you asked for the 30 amp option? That's what I use as I already had a 30 amp outlet in my garage. Then the Grizl-E or similar charger where you can limit the charge to 24 amps. Charges my XLT overnight easily. If you show an electrician a 40 amp charger then they have to install a 50 amp breaker and 6 gauge wire. 10 awg is sufficient for a 30 amp circuit and much cheaper. 24 amps at 240V = 5.6kW and this gives about 10-12 miles per hour added.

 

[Amps]

This stuff is crazy like the stock market! https://www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-125-ft-8-3-Stranded-UF-Wire-By-the-roll/5013981183

You may want to revisit your decision limiting yourself to 32A charging by using 8/3 UF for your EVSE. If I had to dig a long trench, I'd future-proof things by spending the extra money now for #6 conductors. If you are dedicating the circuit to the EVSE, you could forego the neutral and use 6/2 (125'@$482.50 @ Lowes today), skip the high quality $$ 14-50 receptacle and hardwire the EVSE. As @Scorpio3d pointed out, this is probably for the long term.

 

[Solar_EE]

Exactly right. 30amps at 240V is what I have used for two years and two EVs. Never a conflict as they don't usually both charge on the same day.

 

[Maquis]

This stuff is crazy like the stock market! https://www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-125-ft-8-3-Stranded-UF-Wire-By-the-roll/5013981183

Oh, gotcha. When I hear “wire” it means single conductors. What you bought, I call “cable.”

 

[WilliamRobert]

You may want to revisit your decision limiting yourself to 32A charging by using 8/3 UF for your EVSE. If I had to dig a long trench, I'd future-proof things by spending the extra money now for #6 conductors. If you are dedicating the circuit to the EVSE, you could forego the neutral and use 6/2 (125'@$482.50 @ Lowes today), skip the high quality $$ 14-50 receptacle and hardwire the EVSE. As @Scorpio3d pointed out, this is probably for the long term.

I actually have two, a hardwired ChargePoint at 48 amps and the 14-50 receptacle for the Ford mobile charger. I put the big Ford charge station pro on the shelf, it's more power than I needed.

 

[RickLightning]

It is my understanding that you get a 30% tax credit up to $1000 for EV charger installation!

https://www.energysage.com/ev-charging/ev-charger-rebates-incentives/

Install AND purchase, but...

In 2023 and forward, you have to reside in the right AREA too, or you get bupkis.

 

[MichaelCA]

This stuff is crazy like the stock market! https://www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-125-ft-8-3-Stranded-UF-Wire-By-the-roll/5013981183

i looked up the Lowes link. It says $279.26 !?

 

[Maquis]

i looked up the Lowes link. It says $279.26 !?

The link is for UF cable, which is not what’s on the receipt. The NM shown on the receipt should be less than UF - closer to $200. Could be a regional thing, but damned, that’s a huge difference.

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