Brian from Manahawkin, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since August of 2023. The charger went in on 29 September: a ChargePoint Home Flex rated 11.5 kW on a dedicated 50-amp circuit. The load calculation put the minimum service at 129 amps against the 150-amp supply the house already had, so the circuit went in without the panel being touched. The Home Flex is the adjustable unit in the ChargePoint range – the installer sets it to the circuit it is fitted to rather than the circuit being sized to the charger, which is what allows a 50-amp installation where a 60 would not fit. A permit was filed with Stafford Township and a utility rebate application submitted.
Project Facts
- Location
- Manahawkin, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- August 2023
- Charger
- ChargePoint Model # CPH50-NEMA6-50-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 Manahawkin homeowners
What is the difference between a NEMA 6-50 and a NEMA 14-50?
Both are used for 240-volt EV charging, but they are wired differently: a 14-50 includes a neutral conductor and a 6-50 normally does not. Most charging equipment uses two hot conductors and an equipment ground and has no need of the neutral. The equipment's own instructions decide which is correct.
Does a 240-volt EV outlet require GFCI protection in Manahawkin, NJ?
Receptacle-based EV charging may require GFCI protection under the adopted electrical code depending on the location and configuration. Many EV chargers also have internal protection. Your electrician should design the circuit to satisfy the charger listing and New Jersey's current NEC requirements.
Does wire length affect EV charging performance?
Very long runs can create voltage drop if conductors are not sized appropriately. Electricians account for distance, conductor size, wiring method, and load so the charger receives suitable voltage.