John from Hazlet, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since September of 2023. The charger went into the garage two weeks later: 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 165 amps against the 200-amp supply the house already had, so the circuit went in without the panel being touched. Two weeks from contract to installation is quick for work that needs a township permit, and it is the sort of timeline a straightforward load calculation makes possible – the answer came back inside what the house could already carry.
Project Facts
- Location
- Hazlet, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- September 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 Hazlet homeowners
What is a ChargePoint Home Flex?
A Wi-Fi connected Level 2 residential charger with an adjustable output. Current Home Flex equipment can be configured for 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 or 50 amps depending on how it is installed, which is what makes it useful on a house whose electrical service cannot support the highest setting.
Can an EV charger be installed near a gas meter?
Potentially, but required clearances, utility access, equipment working space, and local rules must be respected. The electrician should coordinate the exact location rather than assuming any exterior wall is suitable.
Do I need a permit for a home EV charger in Hazlet, NJ?
A new hardwired charger or new branch circuit generally requires electrical permitting and inspection under New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code. A cord-and-plug charger using an existing compatible receptacle may be treated differently, so the local electrical subcode official should be consulted for the specific installation.