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.
Why Marybeth 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 35 completed EV charger projects across Monmouth County and 91 EV charger projects throughout New Jersey.
Our work in Freehold
Green Sun Energy Services has completed 3 EV charger installations in Freehold. Freehold is served by JCP&L.
Thinking about an EV charger for your Freehold home? Tell us about your project here or call 732-410-7818.
Power it. Protect it. Maintain it.
Project Facts
- Location
- Freehold, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- September 2024
- 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 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.