mitrals
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I have 2 220 volt outlets in my garage and have 2 EVs (2018 Clarity Plug in and 2012 Leaf). When I got my garage wired I asked the electrician to run 2 separate 50 amp lines to future proof for 2 EVs. I currently use a GE wattstation for the Honda and charge the leaf on the 120 Volt. I just got a really good deal on a Chargepoint home hard wire which I bought.
I have 2 options, 1 is to hardwire the evse. For that I will have to unplug the receptacle and connect some kind of a whip conduit to the evse: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-3-4-in-x-6-ft-8-2-Ultra-Whip-Liquidtight-Flexible-Non-Metallic-PVC-Conduit-Cable-Whip-55189307/203373118?MERCH=REC-_-Pip_Alternatives_Non_HDhome-_-NA-_-203373118-_-N
Second option is to get a 50 amp plug with 6 or 8 gauge cable and connect it to the chargepoint: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Eaton-50-Amp-250-Volt-2-Pole-3-Wire-Angled-Power-Plug-Black-and-White-S42-SP/206405351
Issue with option 2 is it covers the only 110 volt outlet in the garage due to the cable. Picture here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/toKbwdaR6JMXeKxr8
How hard will it be for me to open the box, cut the cables and then connect the whip conduit to the evse. That seems to be the best option. Electricians want $200 t move the receptacle 2 feet!
I have 2 options, 1 is to hardwire the evse. For that I will have to unplug the receptacle and connect some kind of a whip conduit to the evse: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-3-4-in-x-6-ft-8-2-Ultra-Whip-Liquidtight-Flexible-Non-Metallic-PVC-Conduit-Cable-Whip-55189307/203373118?MERCH=REC-_-Pip_Alternatives_Non_HDhome-_-NA-_-203373118-_-N
Second option is to get a 50 amp plug with 6 or 8 gauge cable and connect it to the chargepoint: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Eaton-50-Amp-250-Volt-2-Pole-3-Wire-Angled-Power-Plug-Black-and-White-S42-SP/206405351
Issue with option 2 is it covers the only 110 volt outlet in the garage due to the cable. Picture here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/toKbwdaR6JMXeKxr8
How hard will it be for me to open the box, cut the cables and then connect the whip conduit to the evse. That seems to be the best option. Electricians want $200 t move the receptacle 2 feet!