Jason from Farmingdale, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since April of 2026. In June we installed a ChargePoint Level 2 station in the garage, hardwired within ten feet of the breaker box on its own 60-amp circuit, with a 23-foot cord, a built-in cable rack and a J1772 connector. Hardwiring rather than using a plug is what allows the station to run at up to 50 amps, and the 60-amp circuit is sized to carry that continuously, which is the difference between adding a few miles an hour overnight and filling most of a battery. The charger is adjustable from 16 amps upward, so the rate can be brought down if the rest of the house ever needs the headroom, and the long cord means the car can be parked either way round without moving anything.
Project Facts
- Location
- Farmingdale, NJ
- Service
- EV Charger Installation
- Client since
- April 2026
- 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 Farmingdale homeowners
Should I install whole-home surge protection when adding an EV charger?
It can be a sensible upgrade because modern homes contain many electronic devices, including chargers, appliances, HVAC controls, solar inverters, and smart equipment. Whether it is required or optional depends on the project and adopted code provisions.
Can I add an EV charger to a home with a solar battery?
Yes. The design should consider whether the charger is backed up, whether the battery can support the load, and how the home's energy-management system prioritizes charging during outages or peak-rate periods.
Can I put an EV charger outside in Farmingdale, NJ?
Yes, if the charger is listed for outdoor use and installed according to its environmental rating. New Jersey installations should consider rain, snow, ice, road salt, coastal salt air, direct sunlight, drainage, snow shoveling, and impact protection.