Eric from Warren, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since September of 2023. The charger went into the garage that October: a ChargePoint Level 2 unit rated 11.5 kW on a dedicated 60-amp circuit, installed within ten feet of the breaker box. The service was measured first and had ample headroom for the addition, which is the check that decides whether a charger install is a morning’s work or turns into a panel upgrade. When the charger stopped responding the following summer, it was diagnosed and resolved remotely by phone rather than with a truck roll – which is one of the quiet advantages of a connected charger over a dumb one.
Project Facts
- Location
- Warren, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- September 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 Warren homeowners
Does a home EV charger need an electrical permit in Warren?
A new permanently installed EV charging circuit generally requires an electrical permit and inspection under New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code. Where a utility rebate is involved, the programme may also want evidence that the permit was closed out properly.
What is a ChargePoint Home Flex?
A Wi-Fi connected Level 2 residential charger with an adjustable output. Current Home Flex equipment can be configured for 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 or 50 amps depending on how it is installed, which is what makes it useful on a house whose electrical service cannot support the highest setting.
Can a ChargePoint charger charge a Tesla?
Yes. ChargePoint offers Home Flex with either a J1772 or a NACS connector. The NACS version connects directly to compatible Tesla vehicles, and the J1772 version charges a Tesla through the adapter Tesla supplies.