New to the board, here on the Oregon Coast, where electric power is $0.0631 cents/KW/h. About as cheap as you cen get.
My question is: What is the minimum AC/AMPS circuit required to charge the Leaf overnight? Is 40 AMP capacity adequate for an overnight charge?
Secondly; Does the Leaf REQUIRE a formal charging system? Doesn't the car have the required electronics factory installed?
I may buy a Nissan Leaf and decide I want another brand of EV sometime in the future. An expensive, dedicated charging station may require expensive modification or even replacement to accommodate the new vehicle. Why buy a dedicated charging station at all? Why not use a simple, standard Ac power 240V 40 AMP AC circuit receptacle? I already have the circuit breaker installed, the cable run to where I want it. Just need to identify the correct AC 240V receptacle. Don't need a survey and will get permit when it suits me.
My question is: What is the minimum AC/AMPS circuit required to charge the Leaf overnight? Is 40 AMP capacity adequate for an overnight charge?
Secondly; Does the Leaf REQUIRE a formal charging system? Doesn't the car have the required electronics factory installed?
I may buy a Nissan Leaf and decide I want another brand of EV sometime in the future. An expensive, dedicated charging station may require expensive modification or even replacement to accommodate the new vehicle. Why buy a dedicated charging station at all? Why not use a simple, standard Ac power 240V 40 AMP AC circuit receptacle? I already have the circuit breaker installed, the cable run to where I want it. Just need to identify the correct AC 240V receptacle. Don't need a survey and will get permit when it suits me.