am expecting my Leaf end of July. have been on the wait list seems forever. just had the visit from Baker Electric to estimate cost of installing charger - seems not so straight up an install so more to come there - question: what experience do others have as to how the charger install went and are there alternative options for charging systems other than the Blink with all its 'bells and whistles"
Charger installation question
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Glenn
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Before all the regular eye-rollers chime in, I'll just say that using the search feature here on MyNissanLeaf will yield several well-populated threads on this topic; you might try looking through those. Others will no doubt want to remind you that you already have a charger, it's inside your LEAF. Baker Electric will be installing your Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, more commonly referred to as an EVSE.EVnrg said:
We all were first time posters here once; I got nicely slammed for my first one, but I stuck around anyway. Welcome to the Forum.
Glenn
planet4ever
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Welcome to the board, EVnrg. I am an enthusiastic advocate for the upgrade that one of our members is doing. He starts with the 120v EVSE that Nissan provides with the car and converts it so that it supports both 120v and 240v charging. See his website: http://evseupgrade.com/
Also, two forum threads here:
Fast Low Cost Charging - All EVSE Questions Answered!
Revision 2 upgrade for Nissan EVSE - Allows full level 2!
Ray
Also, two forum threads here:
Fast Low Cost Charging - All EVSE Questions Answered!
Revision 2 upgrade for Nissan EVSE - Allows full level 2!
Ray
thankyouOB
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There is a strong bias for it, if you are in EVProject, of which having Baker come do an assessment, is an indicator.
Also, a factor is what your utility will require in terms of metering the line.
I am happy with my blink, got it for very little upgrade cost due to a difficult install.
also have whole house TOU via LADWP with solar.
Also, a factor is what your utility will require in terms of metering the line.
I am happy with my blink, got it for very little upgrade cost due to a difficult install.
also have whole house TOU via LADWP with solar.
davewill
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Sounds like you're in San Diego. Here's the relevant threads about SDG&E, including a lot of EV Project Blink experiences.
Official California SDG&E Thread
SDG&E introduces EV rate pilot
I've been quite happy with how my install went, I think the San Diego EV Project effort has gone smoother than it has farther north. That said, my install was simple and I didn't have to pay for anything. There ARE alternatives to the EV Project, but none except the upgrade mentioned above are particularly inexpensive. You can find more in the EVSE section. One bit of advice, you aren't committed until they actually come out and do the work, so take your time to evaluate the alternatives.
Official California SDG&E Thread
SDG&E introduces EV rate pilot
I've been quite happy with how my install went, I think the San Diego EV Project effort has gone smoother than it has farther north. That said, my install was simple and I didn't have to pay for anything. There ARE alternatives to the EV Project, but none except the upgrade mentioned above are particularly inexpensive. You can find more in the EVSE section. One bit of advice, you aren't committed until they actually come out and do the work, so take your time to evaluate the alternatives.
BrianR2000
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I just got my Leaf on May 18th. I am going with the PG&E plan E-9B option. I purchased the equipment for the dual meter system for $850 (electrical supply house) + $200 for the wire (Home depot), and $750 for the Aerovironment charging station. My neighbor helped me install it (He is a licensed electrician), and the city permits cost ~ $164. I am using a Square D dual meter socket box # MP22-125. We did the meter box swap out in one day, including PG&E disconnect and reconnect of main house power, about 3 weeks before the car finally arrived.
I had to wait until I actually took possession of my car to get PG&E to install the second meter. They required proof that I had the car before the would connect the second meter and activate the new account.
BR
I had to wait until I actually took possession of my car to get PG&E to install the second meter. They required proof that I had the car before the would connect the second meter and activate the new account.
BR
BrianR2000 said:
Brian. I've been attempting to get a quote from an electrician to convert to E-9B. Right now the bottleneck seems to be pricing the 'splice box' to install between my existing 200 amp service and the existing 200 amp panel / + new 100 amp panel to be used for the ESV. My service is underground. Can I ask what type of box you're using to split the load between the two panels? Is your service overhead or underground? Thanks!