smkettner
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so the minimum install by AV is $2191.28 to plug in a $721.12 appliance(included), no thanks.
EVDRIVER said:storeman86 said:I just got my quote back from AV for a garage installed wall mounted charger. I was informed AV charges a fixed price for the easy installs then goes up from there. My was an easy install. I have a 50Amp 220v plug already installed when the house was built just for the EV charger station. So I am being charged $1,199.90 to install 2 bolts and plug in the unit, plus $150 for a permit not need because it's plugged in therefore it's an appliance by my city building Dept. Permits were previously made for the plug when the house was built. Then $49.95 for shipping, $721.12 for the wall unit and $70.31 for California sales tax.
Seems to me the 32A 220v plug-in Leviton unit is going to be a much better deal. I'm just waiting for Leviton to publish there plug-in price.
It seems AV is going to need to clue in quickly or loose quite a bit of business. From day one I never thought "labor" was actual labor but more like "margin" disguised as labor. They know about this but are ignoring it to see if it sticks. WE need an AV "group buy", LOL.
smkettner said:so the minimum install by AV is $2191.28 to plug in a $721.12 appliance(included), no thanks.
JPC2822 said:EVDRIVER said:storeman86 said:I just got my quote back from AV for a garage installed wall mounted charger. I was informed AV charges a fixed price for the easy installs then goes up from there. My was an easy install. I have a 50Amp 220v plug already installed when the house was built just for the EV charger station. So I am being charged $1,199.90 to install 2 bolts and plug in the unit, plus $150 for a permit not need because it's plugged in therefore it's an appliance by my city building Dept. Permits were previously made for the plug when the house was built. Then $49.95 for shipping, $721.12 for the wall unit and $70.31 for California sales tax.
Seems to me the 32A 220v plug-in Leviton unit is going to be a much better deal. I'm just waiting for Leviton to publish there plug-in price.
It seems AV is going to need to clue in quickly or loose quite a bit of business. From day one I never thought "labor" was actual labor but more like "margin" disguised as labor. They know about this but are ignoring it to see if it sticks. WE need an AV "group buy", LOL.
I AGREE ABOUT A GROUP BUY! Or at least we ALL need to call AV and tell them that we just want to buy the home charger to get it installed by our own licensed electrician. I ALREADY CALLED THEM (AV) and told them that I just want to buy their home charging station. They said they put me down on the "list".
AV's unit cannot be plugged in. Their installer will remove your plug and hard wire their dock to your 50A wire. They will also replace your 50A breaker with a 40A breaker. They will need a permit to do these things.storeman86 said:I just got my quote back from AV for a garage installed wall mounted charger. I was informed AV charges a fixed price for the easy installs then goes up from there. My was an easy install. I have a 50Amp 220v plug already installed when the house was built just for the EV charger station. So I am being charged $1,199.90 to install 2 bolts and plug in the unit, plus $150 for a permit not need because it's plugged in therefore it's an appliance by my city building Dept. Permits were previously made for the plug when the house was built. Then $49.95 for shipping, $721.12 for the wall unit and $70.31 for California sales
smkettner said:to plug in a $721.12 appliance
I did not get the impression he meant to be taken literally. I think he was exaggerating the point to show how ridiculous their "labor" charge is.planet4ever said:AV's unit cannot be plugged in.
smkettner said:I honestly believe a 50a appliance cord from Home Depot could be attached to the wall unit and it could just be plugged in.
Anyway that is my plan.
Which, of course, will give AV an excuse to void the warranty. So the choice is Leviton (and others) or AV (with possibly no warranty). Up to the user to decide which of these units to buy based on design/attractivness, portability, durability, price, etc.EVDRIVER said:smkettner said:I honestly believe a 50a appliance cord from Home Depot could be attached to the wall unit and it could just be plugged in.
Anyway that is my plan.
Yes, it can.
That is it, you have it right. Just no outlet connector as the EVSE is supposed to be hardwired.prberg said:Can someone tell me what I need to ask from my local electrician if I want to avoid the high AV install charge?
Install a new 220V 40 amp circuit? Do they need some special outlet to connect to the AV unit? Seems like the Leviton unit is more friendly to independent installers. I should also ask for a 120V GFCI 20amp plug at the same time in the same area for backup?
thanks,
Peter
smkettner said:That is it, you have it right. Just no outlet connector as the EVSE is supposed to be hardwired.
I could be wrong but I do not think the AV unit comes with a cord.prberg said:Do they need some special outlet to connect to the AV unit?
OrientExpress said:This is very positive news.
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