Jozef from Metuchen, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since September of 2024. The charger is a ChargePoint Home Flex the household bought themselves; Green Sun did the electrical work and the installation, finished in October of 2024, on a NEMA 6-50 outlet with a J1772 connector. The load calculation put the minimum service panel at about 144 amps, which is the number that decides whether a charger circuit can be added at all – buying the unit is the easy half, and the panel is the half that says yes or no.
Why Jozef 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 Customer Supplied ChargePoint CPH50-NEMA6-50-L23 EV charger on a 60-amp circuit.
- Local: locally owned and operated in New Jersey since 2010, NJHIC licensed (#13VH06229000), with 11 completed EV charger projects across Middlesex County and 91 EV charger projects throughout New Jersey.
Our work in Metuchen
Metuchen, a borough in Middlesex County, is served by PSE&G.
Thinking about an EV charger for your Metuchen home? Tell us about your project here or call 732-410-7818.
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Project Facts
- Location
- Metuchen, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- September 2024
- Manufacturer & model
- Customer Supplied ChargePoint CPH50-NEMA6-50-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 Metuchen homeowners
Can I install a 60-amp circuit now and use a lower-power charger?
Usually, if the charger is listed for the circuit and configured correctly. This can provide flexibility for a future vehicle, but conductor sizing, breaker sizing, and charger settings must all be coordinated.
Does a 240-volt EV outlet require GFCI protection in Metuchen, 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.
Can a ChargePoint Home Flex be set lower if the panel is full?
Yes -- that is the point of the adjustable output. A house that cannot carry 48-amp charging might run at 32 amps on a 40-amp circuit, or 24 amps on a 30-amp one, where the load calculation and the installation support it.