[Golf26]

My apologies if this has been answered previously. I plan on purchasing an ID4 the end of this month and then I plan on purchasing a Model 3 next year.

I will not need to charge both vehicles at the same time.

what are the simplest ways of setting up level 2 charging in my garage so I will be able to charge both vehicles? Do I set it up for a Tesla and buy an adapter for the VW? Vice versa? I’m am very new to this and just want to make sure I can charge both vehicles in my garage. (I will be hiring an electrician). Thanks in advance.

 

[Mrau]

I would get a unit with a J1772 plug on the end that fits the ID4. The Tesla will come with an adapter that allows you to use the J1772 to charge it as well.

Tesla just released a Wall Connector that has a J1772 plug on the end. Could easily charge both cars. Not a smart WiFi connected charger, but it is a good price. $415.

J1772 Gen 2 Wall Connector

Charge your electric vehicle at home with the J1772 Gen 2 Wall Connector, a convenient home charging solution for electric vehicle owners. Simply plug in overnight and charge while you sleep. Providing up to 9.6 kW (40 amp) power output for a single vehicle, the J1772 Gen 2 Wall Connector...

shop.tesla.com

 

[ChristophW]

I second what @Mrau wrote. You can substitute any wall charger for the Tesla unit, although its price is definitely great if you don't need WiFi and/or smart features. My son charges his Model Y at my garage via his adapter all the time (free solar electricity helps too ).

 

[VW TECHNICIAN]

Portable Tesla UMC that comes with Tesla and Tesla to J1772 adapter will do just great.....
No need for hardwired EVSE and it will serve Tesla and any J1772 ports on other EV'S.

 

[Don]

If you want all the 'smart' features for $400, the GoPlug Pro 32 is a good option. I installed one and really like it - True, it's 32 amps and not 40, but it'll still recharge either car overnight

GoPlug EV Charger

www.goplug.com

Don

 

[SunWizard]

If you want all the 'smart' features for $400, the GoPlug Pro 32 is a good option.

I like that they sell a kit with adapters for all the common plugs (NEMA 5-15, NEMA 10-30 and NEMA 14-30 to NEMA 14-50 ) for only $40:

Plug Adapter Bundle for Use With Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: NEMA 5-15, NEMA 10-30 and NEMA 14-30 to NEMA 14-50

Given their unique design, all GoPlug EV chargers will work with dryer outlets. They will even work with common 120 V wall outlets. If you would like to take advantage of that, this charging adapter bundle has you covered. It consists of three separate adapter cables: NEMA 5-15 (wall outlet)...

getgoplug.com

Is the app they provide any good? And does it let you do scheduled charging easily?

 

[jfvillal]

@Mrau has the right approach. The adapter for J1772 to tesla is $250. I was watching Tom moloughney on YouTube and that is what the adapters costs. But Tesla comes with their own adapter to charge on the Industry standard plug.

I got a Charge-point recently and have not installed it. I recommend it if you want to get 48 amps. 48 amps charges at 32/mph as opposed to 28/mph for 40 amps. This specific to the ID.4 given its Kwh/mi efficiency.

 

[Don]

Is the app they provide any good? And does it let you do scheduled charging easily?

To be honest, since my wife was in the hospital for a month and I've been driving right by the EA charger, I've only used my home EVSE twice, briefly, so I'm not yet up to speed on all the features the app provides. I can say though that the company responds very quickly to any inquiries and seem eager to help you with any questions

Don

 

[Dougie01]

Is there any advantage to getting the Electrify America home charger, considering that EA is supposedly the official VW charging company? Possible future features, like "you get a rebate on your electricity bill as part of our promotion" for example?

 

[SunWizard]

If you want all the 'smart' features for $400, the GoPlug Pro 32 is a good option.

I read through the manual, and it looks like good features, and as a software engineer I like their open API. If I don't like their app or want a custom feature, I can write my own app I think using their app or a browser over wifi will be a much better way to monitor the charge rate, SOC, etc. compared to Car-net. I just ordered 1 with all the cables I linked above for every common type of plug.

Edit: I also like their easy remote over wifi adjustment of charging rate so I can easily use it with my solar charging trailer I describe here:

My 2.1kw solar trailer to charge my ID.4

I built a 2.1kw solar trailer to charge my ID.4. Its a state of the art 15 years ago used off grid system with outback 3600 watt inverter, MX-60 amp MPPT charge control and a new 48v 5kw AGM battery bank. Its producing an average of 11kwh per day. This will use the 120v cord that comes with the...

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