Both Dominion and NOVEC supply the meter base, "free". The meter itself is also "free".
$10k for a 240v outlet install?
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Both Dominion and NOVEC supply the meter base, "free". The meter itself is also "free".
Wow. Only somewhat related.
Local guy here in central upstate NY wanted $6k for labor and wiring to install a $6k generator. So total of $12k. And that was right outside the service entry.
Local guy here in central upstate NY wanted $6k for labor and wiring to install a $6k generator. So total of $12k. And that was right outside the service entry.
$12K for installing a back-up natural gas Generac generator with an automatic switchover panel is the going rate now. My next door neighbor had an electrical contractor install an 18Kw Generac unit and transfer switch in 2022 which costs him $10,800. He got three estimates...all of which were within $400 of that number. The distance between the outside unit and his main breaker panel inside the garage was 8 feet.
I would not be concerned about someone experienced installing L2 chargers. It's not rocket science. Connect the wires and your done.
AG, I paid real electricians to install my dedicated circuit. There's a reason for it...
The generator is what's causing a lot of the cost here. Sure, a power run can be expensive though too. It cost me $1,800 to get 240V power to the opposite end of my garage, upgrade the ground, and add a 14-30 outlet. I would have preferred a 14-50, but the power supply to the garage is only 30a and it would have required running a new line from the house which is detached. That was going to more than double our installation. I thought about upgrading it further now that we have two EVs, but one 240V 24a charger has been plenty for us so far. It doesn't take a ton of juice to charge overnight and many people just turn down the amperage anyway to keep from charging up fast and letting the car sit at full for hours on end.
If I did upgrade it I would just add a second 14-30 and gain the ability to charge them at the same time. If I did need to charge at the same time one would have to go with 120V currently, it's just never been a concern for us because our schedules are so different when I'm working.
It's not worth the hassle of doing it yourself, especially if you need a line ran. I'll hook up some wires if I'm just swapping a charger unit, but I'm not messing with breaker panels and wire runs.
2 Tesla chargers can share 1 circuit.
They can, but I'm not on a Tesla charger currently. I'd consider going about it that way if I did upgrade it further. The only reason I didn't get the Tesla home charger is that I don't have a 60a supply to my charge point. At some point I probably will do this. Right now I have the Elecktrik charger plugged into a 14-30 outlet with a NACS extension from the unit to reach both cars.
Added pictures of the setup. Don't mind all the cat kennels, we work with an animal rescue.
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It's a thought, but it hasn't been necessary for our setup so far. I can't see a reason to dump in another $3k-$5k when what we have meets our needs.
I'd call around and get some more quotes. It's very possible that your area price gouges. In Colorado the same furnace and A/C system is marked up 4x's the price of the same system in Arizona.
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If there is a dedicated 20 amp 120 v outlet already, an electrician can convert it to 240 v without new wiring and a two pole breaker. This does the 16 amps.
@ 240. Install a new breaker and 6-20 outlet, done. A lot of the ev supply units sold aftermarket already come with the 6-20 plug.
Oops I just saw this thread started awhile ago.
@ 240. Install a new breaker and 6-20 outlet, done. A lot of the ev supply units sold aftermarket already come with the 6-20 plug.
Oops I just saw this thread started awhile ago.
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The circuit has nothing to do with hooking up the charger.
Hooking up wires to a charger is simple elementary school stuff
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That’s the best way, electrician gets a permit, and all is recorded at the city. I think it’s better to charge at a slower rate and not to full all the time. If it is better for the battery why charge as fast as possible and to full? It’s not actually full but stops short.
16 amps at 240v is 3.84 kw. A 20 amp circuit can do it.
16 amps at 240v is 3.84 kw. A 20 amp circuit can do it.
I guess I meant a 50A circuit from the service panel to the Wall Charger location. That's what I did.
To me, the charging upgrade cost was part of the EV decision. Before that, the solar panel plan "possibly" included an EV.
Basically, I try and plan for the long term, to consider all options and possibilities. I've found band-aid fixes tend to cost more in the long term.
Make sure if you go for the install to check with your local utilities to see if A) your neighborhood will support it due to age and B) make sure in writing it's available. Xcel energy in Colorado didn't budget well and spent $6 million more than expected on wall charger and battery back up rebates. Apparently a number of people are being told they aren't getting a rebate even though they had been approved.
Exactly and was my only point as I was only referencing the connection of the charger. The OP said
"Need a level 2 charger set up for a new EV and got a free quote from the first reputable company that I found with experience installing L2 chargers"
A licensed electrician doesnt need experience with installing L2 chargers, not that it hurts but no need to pay extra for it. It's an electrical connection, one that any licensed electrician is able to handle. Meaning not rocket science.
