Gabriel from Freehold, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since October of 2024. The charger went in that November: a ChargePoint Level 2 unit mounted outdoors beside the meter on a dedicated 60-amp circuit. This one carries a NACS connector rather than the older J1772 – the standard Tesla used and the rest of the industry has now adopted, so a charger specified this way suits the cars being sold today rather than the ones sold five years ago. The service was measured beforehand and had the capacity to take the circuit, which is the check that decides whether an installation is a morning’s work or turns into a panel upgrade.
Project Facts
- Location
- Freehold, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- October 2024
- Charger
- ChargePoint Model # CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23
- Charging port
- TESLA (NACS)
- 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
Does a home EV charger need an electrical permit in Freehold?
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 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.
Does an EV charging receptacle need ground-fault protection?
The current code carries ground-fault requirements for receptacles used for EV charging. That requirement, and the nuisance tripping that can come with a high continuous load behind it, is one of the reasons hardwiring is often preferred for a permanent installation.