Kris from Far Hills, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since January of 2025. The charger went into the garage that March: a hardwired ChargePoint Level 2 unit with a NACS connector on a dedicated 60-amp circuit, with surge protection and a load management module fitted alongside it. The load calculation put the minimum service at 209 amps – the highest figure on the site – which is why the management module is there: rather than upgrading the service, it holds the charger inside what the existing panel can carry. NACS is the connector 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. A permit was filed with the township and a utility rebate application submitted.
Why Kris 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 12 completed EV charger projects across Somerset County and 91 EV charger projects throughout New Jersey.
Our work in Far Hills
Far Hills, a borough in Somerset County, is served by JCP&L.
Thinking about an EV charger for your Far Hills home? Tell us about your project here or call 732-410-7818.
Power it. Protect it. Maintain it.
Project Facts
- Location
- Far Hills, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- January 2025
- Manufacturer & model
- ChargePoint CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23
- Charging port
- TESLA (NACS)
- Circuit breaker
- 60 amp
- Charging stations
- 1
- Estimated range added per hour
- 36 mi / 58 km
EV charger questions from Far Hills homeowners
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.
Can lightning damage an EV charger?
Yes. Chargers contain power electronics and communication components that can be damaged by surges. Proper grounding, bonding, and surge protection reduce risk but cannot eliminate all lightning damage.
Will cold Far Hills, NJ winters slow EV charging?
Cold temperatures can reduce battery efficiency and charging speed, particularly when the battery is very cold. Preconditioning and charging while the vehicle is still warm can improve winter performance.