Michael from Somerville, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since March of 2024. The charger went in on 12 April: a hardwired ChargePoint Level 2 unit rated 11.5 kW on a dedicated 60-amp circuit. The load calculation put the minimum service at 108 amps against the 200-amp supply the house already had, so the circuit went in without the panel being touched. Five weeks separated the contract from the installation, most of it the borough permit and the utility rebate paperwork – the parts of an EV charger job that take longest and show least.
Project Facts
- Location
- Somerville, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- March 2024
- Charger
- ChargePoint Model # CPH50-HARDWIRE-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 Somerville homeowners
Will cold Somerville, 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.
Will I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. Many homes have enough calculated capacity, even if the panel looks full. A proper load calculation, breaker-space review, service rating, and existing load assessment should be done before assuming an expensive service upgrade is necessary.
Can landlords charge tenants for electricity used by EV chargers?
Property owners should confirm current New Jersey utility and landlord requirements before setting a fee structure.