Vaidyanathan from Westfield, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since August of 2023. He signed at the end of August and the charger was working by the middle of October, a ChargePoint J1772 unit on a 50-amp circuit using the existing 14-50R outlet. Working with an outlet that is already there keeps the job to a morning rather than a rewire. Westfield is in Union County.
Project Facts
- Location
- Westfield, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- August 2023
- Charger
- ChargePoint Model # CPH50-NEMA-14-50R-L23
- Charging port
- CCS (J1772)
- Circuit breaker
- 50 amp
- Charging stations
- 1
- Estimated range added per hour
- Estimated Range Per Hour: 30 mi / 48 km
EV charger questions from Westfield homeowners
Does a home EV charger need an electrical permit in Westfield?
A new permanently installed EV charging circuit generally requires an electrical permit and inspection under New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code. Where a utility rebate is involved, the programme may also want evidence that the permit was closed out properly.
Is a smaller charging circuit still worth having?
Usually, yes. Even at the lower settings, Level 2 charging replenishes far more in an overnight window than a 120-volt outlet manages in a day, and it can be scheduled into whatever off-peak period the utility rate offers. A smaller circuit is often what makes charging possible without rebuilding the electrical service.
Can a ChargePoint charger charge a Tesla?
Yes. ChargePoint offers Home Flex with either a J1772 or a NACS connector. The NACS version connects directly to compatible Tesla vehicles, and the J1772 version charges a Tesla through the adapter Tesla supplies.