I'd recommend plugging it in behind your J1772 cable. Just in case.

 

hi - can you share how much this cost (parts + install). thanks !

 

Wow, nothing gets past this crowd.

Good eyes @WhoaItsAFactorial

 

Wow, nothing gets past this crowd.

Good eyes @WhoaItsAFactorial


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Thanks for pointing this out guys! Looks much better now.

 

There is one like that in stock at a dealer in Sterling, VA (they have a dozen or so).

 

Oh Nice, I installed emporia couple of weeks back and it works great and very easy to setup.

 

It's a very workmanlike installation, but what brand of 14-50 connector did you use? An appliance receptacle won't handle the continuous high current at 40 amps.

 

How do you know it's 14-50? It could be my preferred 6-50 [if Emporia can accept same, as does Chargepoint?].

Yes, an appropriately rated receptical should be used. As @Adrian23 had it licensed electrician installed, and has been availed of much good guidance here over many months, it was presumably per code.

 

Looks good, Adrian. Happy Birthday!

 

I'm not questioning whether or not it was installed to code, but just want to caution that for EV chargers, you need a heavy-duty receptacle, preferably Hubbell 9450A, to avoid overheating and melting of the plastic. Hubbell has an excellent wire clamp, and the material is bakelite. There are plenty of threads on the forum showing what happens with cheap receptacles. Whether the receptacle is 14-50 or 6-50, spend the extra money to avoid grief later on.
Unfortunately, having a UL or CSA rating on the receptacle doesn't guarantee its suitability for high current continuous duty.

 

Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-HBL9...0a+6-50,aps,63&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840

Hubbell 9450A

6-50 or 14-50

 

You got it. Take your pick, but go with Hubbell (or it's related brand, Bryant).

 

I’m right there with you. Now I just need VW to load the car onto a truck already! I’m only 90 minutes from Baltimore, and the 10 days of waiting is killing me!

 

I bought one too. I wish I could have bought it when it was 100 bucks less. I get it, the price of copper is stupid right now! Still think its a good value for a UL listed device. Now I just have to get an electrician out to install it (wife wont let me diy it)! I'll be going hardwiring with mine too.

 

just got mine installed. charging now at 11.5 kwh!
my electrician didn't care for some of design decisions when compared to other units he has installed. I have a recommendation or two for the app. over all, seems like a great unit, and the price is right!

 

Charging at 38 mph at 40amps with my Emporia home charger. Absolutely love it! 😍

 

I got one recently and will be installing it next week. Glad to hear people are fairly happy with theirs.