Marybeth from Freehold, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since September of 2024. The charger went in on 26 November: a hardwired ChargePoint Level 2 unit rated 11.5 kW on a dedicated 60-amp circuit, with the load calculation putting the minimum service at 133 amps. A service upgrade followed in February – the supply taken underground and up to 200 amps with a new forty-space panel. That is the other answer when a load calculation comes back above what a panel can carry: load management holds a charger inside an existing service, and upgrading the service removes the constraint altogether. Which one suits depends on the house, and it is a question worth settling before the charger is ordered rather than after.
Project Facts
- Location
- Freehold, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- September 2024
- Charger
- ChargePoint Model # CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23
- Charging port
- CCS (J1772)
- Circuit breaker
- 60 amp
- Charging stations
- 1
- Estimated range added per hour
- Estimated Range Per Hour: 36 mi / 58 km
EV charger questions from Freehold homeowners
What is bidirectional charging?
Bidirectional charging allows energy to flow from the vehicle battery back to a home or grid when supported by the vehicle and equipment. It is more complex than ordinary charging and should be designed as a power system, not just an outlet.
Does a 200-amp service in Freehold 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.
How long should the charging cable be?
Choose a cable that comfortably reaches the charge port in likely parking positions without being stretched or creating a trip hazard. Longer is not always better because excess cable must be stored safely.