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The $697 is after the $400 credit, so that is the total out of pocket. I made a mistake when I described the work they did: Actually they did not use any flex conduit and it was 8/3 that they used.

No, it came it at $697.16, unless I misunderstand your question... That is correct. They slapped in a 40A breaker, ran flex conduit to a 220 receptacle which they mounted, then mounted the charging station and the cord wrap. I assume there was 8/3 in the conduit but all told that amounted to a...

Absolutely. When they originally worked up the estimate I had a single 20A circuit running straight from the main service panel to the garage. After the EV Project credit McKinstry estimated $1429.76. I asked for a new estimate if I did the subpanel myself and it brought their estimate down to...

I get all the same questions as I've seen here: How many miles can you drive on a charge? What do you do if you run out of charge (my favorite response... What do you do if you run out of gas)? Do you like it? etc... However, my favorite responses are the nonverbal ones I get while driving. I...

I'm in Tacoma, and actually the guy from McKinstry is in the garage installing the charging station as I type this. The paperwork that I had to sign for EV Project shows the estimate from McKinstry then a line item deduction for $400 credit from EV Project.

Here in the Pacific Northwest it is only $400.

I disagree with the disagreement. There are always variables that cannot be mapped or accounted for that affect mileage and efficiency, thus range. Weather may include winds, which certainly affect mileage. How fast is the wind blowing? What direction? Here in the Puget Sound area we ought to...

It did seem like overkill when you see a 12ga wire coming out of that big ol' conduit. However, when I had the garage built I asked them to put in an ample sized conduit as I hoped to one day have an EV and wanted a big enough conduit to accommodate the wiring needs. Little did I expect I would...

My local inspector called me back yesterday actually. He explained that the subpanel has to be installed because WA state code requires a single shutoff switch for power running into a detached garage. As I cannot put a 20A and a 40A on the same shutoff switch I need to put in a subpanel which...

Cool... Exactly what my LEAF replaced! I didn't buy my Miata new, though. Parted ways at 80K miles. I loved it but it was time to get off the gas.

I am a Lessee in a constant climate with limited access to a quick-charge network, commuter, low-mileage/long calendar life, low-speed driving, Save the planet LEAF driver.

So here's a question: The assessor came out and checked out our space to see what they would need to install the Blink unit. Our garage is detached with exposed studs, no drywall. The wiring is a home run from the main service panel in the house on a single circuit running through buried 2 1/2"...

Oh, is that where the QC is? Thanks for that tip! Fortunately over a 3 hour dinner the L2 gave us enough to get home with 4 bars to spare. However, that is good to know about for any future Seattle runs.

I love the quiet. I love the fact that the low end of my music isn't having to compete with ICE noise. I love the fact that my wife and I can have a conversation at normal speaking volumes.

It was when I first got the car and I hadn't learned how to coordinate charging times affectively. Now that I have a better understanding of charging time using L1 as well as what range I can expect I am a bit more patient. I did have a temporary lapse of impatience yesterday. We were to have...

Just spotted my 2nd one! I would never have seen it, except my wife parked too close to the side of the garage so I had to exit from the opposite end of the alley this morning. As I was entering the street from the alley, lo and behold here comes a blue LEAF from the alley across the street! So...

My first LEAF spotted in the wild has a cool bit to it... It was the frequent flyer miles that my 12 year old Miata was racking up with our mechanic that finally told me it was time to take the plunge and move on to an EV. I passed that same auto shop recently when I happened to see a silver...

I've only charge twice at a public parking space and I didn't look very carefully, but is there a small hole under the trigger of the hose? If so, does anyone who uses those regularly run a small lock through them to keep someone from disconnecting them from your port?

Interesting direction this thread has taken. The predominant discussion has become whether or not Leaf/EV drivers drive more or less than they did in an ICE vehicle... The thread initially asked if we tend to wander shorter distances away from home base. It may be true that people drive more...

First of all, bravo! Not an easy feat in this state, considering the constant altitude changes... You figure there must be as much traffic along I-90 as there is along the I-5 corridor outside the Olympia-Everett urban sprawl. Not to mention the toll the passes take on energy consumption. I...