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.
Project Facts
- Location
- Lebanon, 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 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.