TinMachine
Well-known member
I just leased my Silver 2012 SL about 3 weeks ago. So I am using the included 120v charger. I use the Leaf mainly as a commuter car, with a 40 mile round trip each day so this works out form me. However I try to use the car for as much as I can, errands etc. So I am planning to purchase a L2 EVSE for my home. I considered the upgrade that so many have recommended, but I am not thrilled with the idea of a 240 outlet in my garage, having the ESVE cable under my garage door.
My real question is what recommendations for L2 would you all suggest. My house was built in 2000 with 200 amp service. My garage is small (converted 3/4 of it to a den for the kids a few years ago) so I would most likely need to locate the EVSE outside on the side of my house next to the garage. The electric panel is right there as well as the meter on the outside. So no long 240v runs to pull, probably just right though the wall to the panel.
Is there a way to secure the plug if located outside your home so when I go on vacation or something I know it's secure? Or would you recommend just flipping the breaker to the EVSE when I am away for extended periods?
Sorry for all the questions by I am a bit of a newbie with EVs and EVSE, etc.
My real question is what recommendations for L2 would you all suggest. My house was built in 2000 with 200 amp service. My garage is small (converted 3/4 of it to a den for the kids a few years ago) so I would most likely need to locate the EVSE outside on the side of my house next to the garage. The electric panel is right there as well as the meter on the outside. So no long 240v runs to pull, probably just right though the wall to the panel.
Is there a way to secure the plug if located outside your home so when I go on vacation or something I know it's secure? Or would you recommend just flipping the breaker to the EVSE when I am away for extended periods?
Sorry for all the questions by I am a bit of a newbie with EVs and EVSE, etc.