frollard t1_ir4h0bo wrote on October 5, 2022 at 7:37 AM

Reply to comment by rsfrisch in Wiring EV Charger by Loon610

Sanity check, can support 60a breaker, not requires. You can program it to use a 15 amp if necessary.

rsfrisch t1_ir58ber wrote on October 5, 2022 at 1:03 PM

Your right, I misspoke

My point was that you should try to maximize your level 2 charger as much as possible. Charging a model y from like 20 to 90% shouldn't take more than 12hrs... And 8 hrs would be better. 30a at 240v will do that.

frollard t1_ir8f0g1 wrote on October 6, 2022 at 2:30 AM

Go for the most that is possible and reasonable, agreed to a point. There are very very few times in my 4 years I have needed to get home from a highway trip empty to need to turn around and do it again the next day. Overkill electrical is a convenience for sure but the price goes up way higher, and many people like me are stuck with 100 amp service. Jamming a current gen max spec continuous duty 60 breaker has ramifications for the whole home load calculations if I ever want a/c, heat pump, etc. Just the cost of the wire alone is astonishing these days. Upping my panel to 200a service would have long term consequences on my property tax bill for a super rare highway trip + turn around and do it again occurrence.