Will you be installing a Level 2 charger?

[AZFox]

It's just not something you would normally need to change. Maybe you will be able to change it on the dash.

If not, I'd consider that deliberately crippling a useful feature.

The consequences for me would be inability to make a change when away from home because my device with the app won't leave the house.

 

[findude]

Probably, I have a 100 AMP sub panel in the garage and a 240 outlet expressly for this purpose.

 

[RevCaptJack]

I already have a L2 charger in my garage. A L1 isn’t sufficient for how much I drive, but definitely for some people it will work.

We have a 30 amp plug on our house for when my son comes to visit in his RV. I’m thinking I could use that for my Slate. Will have to do some more checking on that. This will be my first EV.

 

[KevinRS]

We have a 30 amp plug on our house for when my son comes to visit in his RV. I’m thinking I could use that for my Slate. Will have to do some more checking on that. This will be my first EV.

It should be possible, but you've got to research chargers. You need to be able to set the charger to allow charging at no more than 24 amps, and the ones where that was possible I looked at needed to be hard wired, which is apparently a permit and electrician job. If you do go that route, it's possible your location or power company will have rebates that may pay for part or all of it.

 

[E90400K]

No.

 

[Doug T]

We have a 30 amp plug on our house for when my son comes to visit in his RV. I’m thinking I could use that for my Slate. Will have to do some more checking on that. This will be my first EV.

A standard 30 amp RV outlet is 120 volts and therefore cannot support a Level 2 EV charger. All Level 2 chargers are 240 volts. With an adapter you could probably connect a Level 1 charger but would be limited to 12 amps.

 

[KevinRS]

A standard 30 amp RV outlet is 120 volts and therefore cannot support a Level 2 EV charger. All Level 2 chargers are 240 volts. With an adapter you could probably connect a Level 1 charger but would be limited to 12 amps.

Hmm, yeah you are right. I'd seen stuff about asking for an RV outlet to be installed instead of an EV outlet because of electricians up charging for EV, but that must have been about 50 amp outlets.

 

[E90400K]

This thread has now got me thinking about Randy Quaid and the National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation movie.

 

[Doctors Do Little]

This thread has now got me thinking about Randy Quaid and the National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation movie.

Which part? The thousand bulbs plugged into a single circuit (Clark) or Cousin Eddie in the street draining the RV into the storm drain? Both hilarious.

 

[E90400K]

Which part? The thousand bulbs plugged into a single circuit (Clark) or Cousin Eddie in the street draining the RV into the storm drain? Both hilarious.

Both. Lol.

 

[Imhotep]

Average daily mileage is 20-30. Plan on level 1 charging with the small battery.

 

[amazing3]

I already have a Tesla Wall Connector. If you own your own home, a hard wired level 2 charger is the way to go. A level 2 mobile charger is good but it may not charge at the rate of some hard wired chargers but muobile is a good option if you have an available 240V outlet. It’s best if this outlet can be dedicated to just charging. If you have one but have a dryer plugged into it, swapping plugs and prioritizing use can be a task. I know installation of a charger can be another chunk of money but once it’s installed, you will save time, effort and definitely money over commercial charging. My household has two EVs so the Wall Connector gets a lot of use. A third vehicle will still fit into the charging schedule..
Charging two EVs at home versus gassing just one former hybrid car saves us money. I have a household of between 2 and 4, depending on the day of the week. My situation may be different from homes with just singles or couples. Even if those households only had the use of a level 1 charger, plugging in in the evening and letting it charge overnight will get you to work for the week and scheduling charging on weekends will be painless and save you money. Sorry! l’ll kkget off my EV soapbox, now.

 

[Lanthian]

Average daily mileage is 20-30. Plan on level 1 charging with the small battery.

I think this will suit me as well. If I ever drive more, I can just take my other vehicle while the Slate catches back up on charging for a day.

 

[Doug T]

I think this will suit me as well. If I ever drive more, I can just take my other vehicle while the Slate catches back up on charging for a day.

You can also use a local Level 3 charging station as a backup. With the Tesla agreement there is a fair chance there is one relatively close.

Another consideration is off-peak electric rates. I got a level 2 charger in order to save money in the long term.

 

[Dorbiman]

I apologize for beating the proverbial dead horse, but once again I implore anyone looking into installing a level 2 charger at home to check with their utility company regarding incentives. We got a ChargePoint Home Flex for a whopping $1, shipped to our door, by shopping on our utility's marketplace and using their incentive.

Tangent: also got a smart thermostat for $20.