Peter from Union, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since October of 2023. The charger went in that January: a hardwired ChargePoint Level 2 unit rated 11.5 kW, mounted outdoors beside the meter on a dedicated 60-amp circuit. The load calculation put the minimum service at 128 amps against the 200-amp supply the house already had, so the circuit went in without the panel being touched. Three months passed between the contract and the installation, most of it the township permit – the part of an EV charger job that takes longest and shows least, and the part that separates a professional installation from an extension lead.
Project Facts
- Location
- Union, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- October 2023
- 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 Union homeowners
Do I need a licensed electrician for an EV charger?
For contracted electrical installation work in New Jersey, use a properly licensed electrical contractor. The electrician should perform the load calculation, size conductors and overcurrent protection correctly, obtain required permits, and coordinate inspection.
Can a smart charger stop working if the company shuts down?
Some chargers retain basic local charging while cloud features disappear; others are more dependent on online services. For long-term resilience, review whether the charger can operate without a subscription or vendor cloud.
Does a 240-volt EV outlet require GFCI protection in Union, NJ?
Receptacle-based EV charging may require GFCI protection under the adopted electrical code depending on the location and configuration. Many EV chargers also have internal protection. Your electrician should design the circuit to satisfy the charger listing and New Jersey's current NEC requirements.