Just Purchased 2018 Leaf SV with 20K

[donaldus]

Brought my 2018 Leaf SV home today. Called electrician to install 240v charger included in the deal. My first ev, also have an Endurance on order, so the Leaf is the “testbed” for this old guy!

[webeleafowners]

Congrats. Good luck with the new ride. It’s a great car.

[SageBrush]

Called electrician to install 240v charger included in the deal.

I imagine the electrician will also plug in a lamp in your house, at no extra cost.

[LeftieBiker]

Called electrician to install 240v charger included in the deal.

I imagine the electrician will also plug in a lamp in your house, at no extra cost.

Why are you assuming that there is an existing circuit that can be used?

[alozzy]

He's being sarcastic, I think. He doesn't like the use of the word "charger" in place of the proper term EVSE.

[LeftieBiker]

He's being sarcastic, I think. He doesn't like the use of the word "charger" in place of the proper term EVSE.

I don't like the term either, but let's not frighten the newbies away.

[SageBrush]

He's being sarcastic, I think. He doesn't like the use of the word "charger" in place of the proper term EVSE.

It is no fun having to explain humor.

I was imagining the electrician plugging in the EVSE and then submitting his invoice.

[Driver8]

It is no fun having to explain humor.
I was imagining the electrician plugging in the EVSE and then submitting his invoice.

Yeah, but if it's humor that only a few people get, it can make a new poster feel it is at their expense. You know what they meant.

[jlv]

Called electrician to install 240v charger included in the deal.

Technically, the charger for level 2 AC charging is built into the car. The external device that connects to the car is called an EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment). For level 3 DC charging, the charger is actually external to the car in the charging station.

[SageBrush]

Called electrician to install 240v charger included in the deal.

Technically, the charger for level 2 AC charging is built into the car. The external device that connects to the car is called an EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment). For level 3 DC charging, the charger is actually external to the car in the charging station.

And to continue the teaching moment ...
The mobile EVSE is not "installed." It is plugged in. If an electrician was involved, it probably was to install a power outlet.
OP should know that frequent use of the mobile EVSE does not have the reliability of an EVSE meant to be attached to the wall. The little guys get hot with every charging.