(04-10-2018, 10:25 PM)Eric Fritz Wrote: From one of our EE's in response to a recent info@ thread:
"If you are installing a new outlet (And if your current breaker can support it) I would recommend a 240V, 40A service to be installed where you want to put your EVSE (charging station). The vehicle will only pull up to 13A (on either 120V or 240V), but many EVSEs are designed for 32A continuous operation, and most come with a NEMA 6-50 connector or a hardwired version. If you decide to get another, larger EV in the future or have visitors with EVs, it is nicer (In my opinion) to have a larger charging station to accommodate them. Otherwise, you'll just need a 20A service, although you will be limited to the EVSEs you can use.
Let me know if you have any further questions about choosing an EVSE, there are lots of options out there, and they depend on your budget and plans for charging your vehicle or others."
Some where I heard that the FUV will have an extension cord built in- just plug into any wall outlet and get 110v at 13A which is about max for a 15A circuit. Doesn't get any simpler than that. About half the speed of 220 at 13A but no special circuit or EVSE needed.It seems that if you want the faster 220V charging than you will need to go through the J1772 and be hooked to 220. The more amps the more cost for the EVSE.