Robert from Belle Mead, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since October of 2023. The charger went into the garage in January of 2024: a hardwired ChargePoint Level 2 unit rated 11.5 kW on a dedicated 60-amp circuit, within ten feet of the breaker box. The load calculation put the minimum service at 121 amps against the 150-amp supply the house already had, so the circuit went in without the panel being touched. A follow-up service call the month after installation dealt with a further item on site, which is the ordinary shape of electrical work on an older house – the charger is straightforward, and what surrounds it sometimes is not. A permit was filed with the township and a utility rebate application submitted.
Project Facts
- Location
- Belle Mead, 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 Belle Mead homeowners
Can I use an extension cord with my EV charger?
Manufacturers generally discourage or prohibit extension cords because they add connections, voltage drop, heat, and weather exposure. Install a proper receptacle or hardwired charger where the vehicle actually parks.
Can I charge an EV parked at the curb in Belle Mead, NJ?
That depends on municipal rules, property boundaries, sidewalk safety, and whether the parking space is public or private. Running a cord across a public sidewalk is generally problematic and should not be assumed acceptable.
Why is an EV charger considered a continuous load?
EV charging can run at its maximum draw for many hours, so electrical codes treat it as a continuous load. That is why the circuit is sized with additional capacity rather than matching breaker amperage directly to the charger's output.