Vaidyanathan from Westfield, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since August of 2023. He signed at the end of August and the charger was working by the middle of October, a ChargePoint J1772 unit on a 50-amp circuit using the existing 14-50R outlet. Working with an outlet that is already there keeps the job to a morning rather than a rewire. Westfield is in Union County.
Project Facts
- Location
- Westfield, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- August 2023
- Charger
- ChargePoint Model # CPH50-NEMA-14-50R-L23
- Charging port
- CCS (J1772)
- Circuit breaker
- 50 amp
- Charging stations
- 1
- Estimated range added per hour
- Estimated Range Per Hour: 30 mi / 48 km
EV charger questions from Westfield homeowners
Can I put an EV charger outside in Westfield, NJ?
Yes, if the charger is listed for outdoor use and installed according to its environmental rating. New Jersey installations should consider rain, snow, ice, road salt, coastal salt air, direct sunlight, drainage, snow shoveling, and impact protection.
Is a smaller charging circuit still worth having?
Usually, yes. Even at the lower settings, Level 2 charging replenishes far more in an overnight window than a 120-volt outlet manages in a day, and it can be scheduled into whatever off-peak period the utility rate offers. A smaller circuit is often what makes charging possible without rebuilding the electrical service.
Can lightning damage an EV charger?
Yes. Chargers contain power electronics and communication components that can be damaged by surges. Proper grounding, bonding, and surge protection reduce risk but cannot eliminate all lightning damage.