Nicholas from West Orange, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since September of 2025. The charger went in that November: a hardwired ChargePoint Level 2 unit rated 11.5 kW, mounted outdoors beside the meter on a dedicated 60-amp circuit. The service measurement on this one is the detail worth noting – it came back with 47 amps of spare capacity, which is real headroom but not unlimited, and it is exactly the sort of figure that decides whether a 60-amp charger circuit can be added as it stands or whether the panel has to be dealt with first. Measuring before ordering is what keeps that from becoming a surprise on installation day.
Why Nicholas chose Green Sun Energy Services
Professional home EV charging made simple, from electrical design through final inspection.
What makes Green Sun Energy Services different
- EV charging: installed with certifications from Qmerit, ChargePoint, Enphase, SolarEdge and Tesla, by a licensed electrician and fully managed by our team. On this home: a ChargePoint CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23 EV charger on a 60-amp circuit.
- Local: locally owned and operated in New Jersey since 2010, NJHIC licensed (#13VH06229000), with completed EV charger projects across Essex County and 91 EV charger projects throughout New Jersey.
Our work in West Orange
West Orange, a township in Essex County, is served by PSE&G.
Thinking about an EV charger for your West Orange home? Tell us about your project here or call 732-410-7818.
Power it. Protect it. Maintain it.
Project Facts
- Location
- West Orange, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- September 2025
- Manufacturer & model
- ChargePoint CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23
- Charging port
- CCS (J1772)
- Circuit breaker
- 60 amp
- Charging stations
- 1
- Estimated range added per hour
- 36 mi / 58 km
EV charger questions from West Orange homeowners
Can I charge an EV from a portable generator?
Only if the generator, grounding arrangement, receptacle, charging equipment, and vehicle are compatible and the setup is operated safely. Improvised adapters and undersized generators can create shock, fire, and equipment-damage risks.
Does a 200-amp service in West Orange automatically have room for a 48-amp charger?
No. The rating on the service is not the same thing as the capacity left in it. The existing loads decide: electric heat, air conditioning, an electric range, a dryer, a water heater, a pool, a hot tub, solar equipment and anything else substantial all count against what is available. A load calculation answers the question; the number on the panel does not.
What amperage settings does a ChargePoint Home Flex have?
Home Flex can be configured for 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 or 50 amps. It is commissioned at installation to match the circuit it is on and the capacity the house has spare, which is what lets the same charger suit a full panel and an empty one.