Daniel from Lebanon, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since October of 2023. A hardwired ChargePoint charger went in that December on a dedicated 60-amp circuit, with a J1772 connector and an estimated 36 miles of range added for every hour it charges. Hardwiring rather than plugging into a socket is what lets a unit run at its full continuous rating, and a circuit is sized at 125 percent of a continuous load, which is why a 60-amp breaker sits behind it. On a Hunterdon County commute that is a full battery every morning without anyone having to plan for it.
Why Daniel 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 completed EV charger projects across Hunterdon County and 91 EV charger projects throughout New Jersey.
Our work in Lebanon
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Thinking about an EV charger for your Lebanon home? Tell us about your project here or call 732-410-7818.
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Project Facts
- Location
- Lebanon, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- October 2023
- Manufacturer & model
- ChargePoint CPH50-HARDWIRE-L23
- Charging port
- CCS (J1772)
- Circuit breaker
- 60 amp
- Charging stations
- 1
- Estimated range added per hour
- 36 mi / 58 km
EV charger questions from Lebanon homeowners
Do I need a permit for a home EV charger in Lebanon, 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.
Why does a 48-amp charger need a 60-amp breaker?
Because the electrical code treats EV charging as a continuous load, and overcurrent protection for a continuous load has to be sized at not less than 125 percent of it. Forty-eight amps multiplied by 1.25 is sixty, which is why 48 amps is the common maximum charging rate on a residential 60-amp circuit.
Can home charging be scheduled?
Yes. Both ChargePoint Home Flex and Tesla Wall Connector connect to their manufacturer's app and support scheduling and monitoring, which lets charging be moved into whatever off-peak window the utility rate offers. The same connection carries firmware updates and diagnostics.