This guy would be the best teacher in High School. So good.
@nonyabusiness5607 Жыл бұрын
by far the most informative video i've found thus far being a new ev owner. thank you!
@PeterJames1437 ай бұрын
This is way better than what I expected from a large mainstream car company, thank you.
@PluginDuo2 жыл бұрын
Love the video. Level 2 and 3 are great! But don't discount level 1, yes they are really slow! But the average person leaves their car parked at home at least 10 hours, so even at only 3 or 4 miles. 30 to 40 miles is not only the cheapest way, but the easiest, without the need to hire an electrician or buying additional equipment. Good video
@davetonnwrites Жыл бұрын
We use a standard level 1 / 110 v outlet for our Tesla every night. Its never not been enough.
@tonyfrese287 Жыл бұрын
@@davetonnwrites I drive about 15k miles a year. Think I could survive on 110v?
@davetonnwrites Жыл бұрын
@@tonyfrese287 I did for about 1.5 years. I did recently add a level 2 and it is indeed much more convenient, but not necessary, especially if you work at home and can charge over night and all day.
@ywc99411 Жыл бұрын
@@tonyfrese287 If you have an ev and a garage, install a 220v. You will never know you need to go somewhere suddenly.
@cedia08 Жыл бұрын
Best video on EV charging for beginner.
@Pontiacman19642 жыл бұрын
Not for me. The most I will consider at the time is a hybrid since I don’t have a garage or carport.
@robc7563 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this excellent presentation. I greatly appreciate the information you shared.
@marclemieux82692 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't dismiss level 1 charging entirely if I were you since there usually are two types of low-powered outlets available in a home: level 1 using a NEMA 5-15 outlet, the typical outlet usually found throughout a house giving you up to 5 miles per hour of range, and also a higher-amperage, lesser-known NEMA 5-20 outlet, usually located in specific areas of a home such as a garage, which gives you up to 7 miles an hour of range as I get using my 2022 Kona Electric! In Ontario, Canada, off-peak hydro rates take place between 7 PM and 7 AM on weekdays, and from 7 PM on Fridays until 7 AM on Mondays for weekend charging. As such, a NEMA 5-15 outlet should provide you with up to 60 miles of range during a 12-hour period whereas a NEMA 5-20 outlet should give you up to 84 miles of range for the same time period; therefore, since very few people drive that many miles on a daily basis, it is indeed possible to get by for the most part with these level 1 EV chargers. Connect your level 1 charger as frequently as possible in order to maximize potential range and avoid the need to fully charge your EV from empty to full! Be stringent in applying the 80 percent rule at all times when it comes to charging your vehicle at home! Example: A maximum of 12 amps, or less, from a 15- amp, NEMA 5-15 outlet and a maximum of 16 amps, or less, from a NEMA 5-20 outlet can be safely used along with appropriate breakers and wiring! Unless these conditions are met, there is a distinct possibility of tripping a breaker, damaging your EV and/or setting your house on fire, or worse yet, risking severe personal injury, since home wiring wasn't originally intended for constant, high-powered EV charging! Always have your electrical system properly checked by a licensed electrician just to make sure and rest easy! However, level 2 EVSEs are far more preferable in winter since level 1 chargers simply do not provide enough power to both adequately charge and maintain your EV's required temperature range so as to ensure long life and performance. Learn as much as you can about the basics of owning and operating an EV, and you'll enjoy your new vehicle knowing that you're now basically immune to increasingly high gas prices and scheduled ICE maintenance costs!
@johnnywatts6145 Жыл бұрын
The National Electric code require the 5-20 at each bay of the residential garage.
@Midwest-Technologies Жыл бұрын
thanks for info. looks like level 1 works for me. i park 10 hrs at night and only drive 7 miles per day.
@mooonlight778 Жыл бұрын
great video that explains the differences and intriguing things about each kind of charger. i cannot wait for the day i can pay my “gas” bill with my energy bill at home.
@geteducatedbyTed Жыл бұрын
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@StrongEnergy-EVCharging29 күн бұрын
Great video - I didn’t know 60 Amps must be hard wired in. Appreciate the tip 👍
@JerreMuesli21 күн бұрын
Thank you for the valuable tip to pre-heat while still plugged in in winter times. It's kind of obvious I guess but I totally did not think about it
@Carscom20 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jomojigz2 ай бұрын
What the Charging Point installed in the house does, is to protect the house current loads from overloading. If for example your house main fuse is rated 100A, then when you are charging your car, it uses 32A, you are left with 68A. For some reason you have a lot of equipment in the house like cooker that may use another 32A, you washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge, air-conditioning and all sums up to nearly or over the max load your house can have which is 100A, then it may suspend giving power to the car charger and the car charger detects the lower incoming current and will pause or disconnect the charging process
@jetsurfboards9 ай бұрын
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@frankcoffey2 жыл бұрын
This is a big advantage to having an EV. Not very many folks have a gas pump at home except maybe on a farm. You have to make time to stop and fill up and you burn some fuel getting to the station and back if you are in a rural area. With an EV you can recharge every time you go home and be ready for the next day.
@tonyfrese287 Жыл бұрын
No garage and panel is on back of townhome. $9k to upgrade panel (only 100 amp now) and run wire through my attic to where my outlet is on the front of my house. Doesnt make sense financially unfortunately. Wish there was a more cost effective way..
@B_Machine Жыл бұрын
Yeah, except when the power goes out. Power outages are fairly frequent where I am.
@frankcoffey Жыл бұрын
@@B_Machine Do the gas pumps work when the power is out?
@marclemieux8269 Жыл бұрын
@tonyfrese287 Have you considered installing a 240-volt, 20-amp breaker, in light of the limitations of a 100-amp electrical panel, rather than a 40-amp or higher capacity 240-volt breaker that would necessitate replacing your entire panel? With a 20-amp breaker, you could charge your EV at a rate of up to 15 miles per hour, (not too shabby!) which should suit your needs in the vast majority of cases! And if you already have a NEMA 5-20 outlet in your home, you'll be able to use the exact same wiring that'll be capable of powering a 240-volt, 6-20 outlet in order to charge your EV! As such, the installation costs should be minimal in comparison to a higher-powered, 40-amp or higher, EV charging system! Since most people usually charge their EVs overnight, a 240-volt, NEMA 6-20 outlet will provide you up to 150 miles or more driving range overnight! Affordable NEMA 6-20 portable EV chargers can be purchased almost anywhere, including Amazon.
@ChristopherDillman7 ай бұрын
9:18 - Didn't know this lesser known fact about 48 Amp chargers. Gotta have the plug for indoors, also for safety reasons. Went with a 32 Amp charger (on a 40 Amp breaker).
@jomojigz2 ай бұрын
In my understanding, the box in the house is called the charging point, it is not the EV Car charger. The Car Charger is built-in in the car itself. The built-in car charger protects the car. It check the incoming voltage and current and if its not within the acceptable range, the car will not accept it. You should know what is the built-in car charger rating is, if its rated 32A max, there’s no point having to install in the house a 48A charging point as it will only be doing 32A as that is the car charger specs.
@AlbertaleoAlbertalei7 ай бұрын
Good video. Thanks for sharing. Many people drive to work and park for the day. Perfect for a few hours of charge. Right.
@brandilovechild2 жыл бұрын
They should rename this video as “EV Charging Tips” 🙄
@haydenwhite24132 жыл бұрын
Well done! Thanks for the info!
@-TheOracle-5 ай бұрын
I am looking into buying a ChargePoint Home Flex Electric Vehicle Charger. Are they good? It is a level 2 home charger, correct?
@ClavinZKL Жыл бұрын
this is a really good video i cannot lie.
@franciskalaw8476 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your thorough review of this EA home charger, went ahead and hit like and subscribe! Quick question, do you know if the app can help me record how much power consumption i use per month, that way i can submit a report to my landlord of how much I need to pay? Thanks in advance
@joanitos2878 Жыл бұрын
Super clear!
@jeffreylee70402 жыл бұрын
What do people who live in apartments that don’t have a garage. Run the cord to their apt??
@mowcowbell Жыл бұрын
Buy a house, silly.
@boby48362 жыл бұрын
Great content, great presentation.
@NAY2GAS2 жыл бұрын
Good Video - I live the city and charge out my kitchen window :) - #EVCHARGINGINTHECITY
@Nimbhotep2 жыл бұрын
Very informative
@MrEnzoPuttini8 ай бұрын
No "surge protection device" or a "Residual Differential Switch" or even a "circuit breaker"?
@imohbalu2 жыл бұрын
how's is your house electric bill .... is it a lot higher or little higher then before ? LV1 VS LV2
@mowcowbell Жыл бұрын
Mine is about $30 more per month charging my Jeep Wrangler 4xe.
@lho101012 жыл бұрын
This was helpful. Thanks.
@rickypattersonymail Жыл бұрын
Great video. I cleary need to do more research to have a better grasp, but your presentation was far from "nerdy."
@a.v.ramana806311 ай бұрын
good information sir
@DarthFurball Жыл бұрын
So to confirm - European voltage already meets level 2?
@warlockboyburns7 ай бұрын
does charging generate much heat?
@jimmykjazz Жыл бұрын
I would never ask this guy what time it is.
@kokonutruns5847 Жыл бұрын
How much is it and how do you get one?
@OMAR1910822 жыл бұрын
I just got a Mach E, and it comes with its OEM home charger, should I keep that one or look for another charger like the Electrify America?
@octalicious2 жыл бұрын
Hello, for now what I'm doing with my Audi ETron is using the factory charger that came with the vehicle. It's working fine although I'll have to elect to install a 220 volt level 2 charge plug at my home to still use the factory charger. If you have an open carport it's not as recommended unless you have a cover and the plug type is a GFCI that will be safer to use outside with that plug. The safest thing is to use a hardwired box for any type of weather elements that your charger might be exposed to. With that said, if you know that an EV is going to fit your lifestyle and you want to keep it for the long haul, it wouldn't be a bad idea to invest in a 48 volt hardwired charger. Not only is it safer for the weather but it has the potential to charge your car faster than the OEM charger. Good luck!
@Dog.soldier19502 жыл бұрын
Same here. That’s a 110 charger so it will take 22 hours for a full charge. Lvl 2 about 12 hrs and a 440 4-5 hrs. Lvl 2 about 1-2K$ to install, 440, if you have the supply 2-3K$
@elmer33837 ай бұрын
But if you drive 30 miles a day the 120v will have you fully charged in the morning.
@ellenjones78192 жыл бұрын
How much does the electric bill increase each month?
@Dog.soldier19502 жыл бұрын
Lvl 2 running for 12 hours is like running your dryer for 12 hrs-every day…it adds up
@constantinak66482 жыл бұрын
Does this cause your electric bill to increase a lot?
@brudderbilly78202 жыл бұрын
It shouldn’t. Yes it’ll increase (marginally), but that money will come from your current spending on gas; saving you a lot. The rest can go into a night of fine dining and a bottle of champagne.
@Dog.soldier19502 жыл бұрын
Running a 30-amp lvl two is equal to running your dryer all night. It can add up especially if your in a high electricity costs area
@Reddylion2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@wantonfuey12 ай бұрын
level 1 is plenty btw
@strgo47738 ай бұрын
Who’s the manufacturers?
@7thpilot8 ай бұрын
When you charge at home who pays the road taxes?????
@augukern9708Ай бұрын
Now fueling car sounds more complicated than ever.why cant we just take the battery home and charge it there like our fricking tv. Why not use one simple kind of cable?. Don't tell me e cars use several batteries. Disappointed
@diegoavellanedamatteo90902 жыл бұрын
I am charging my plug in hybrid fusion with a 120V home outlet! I believe I’m paying way too much in electricity! Help!!! 😂😂😂
@Dog.soldier19502 жыл бұрын
It really doesn’t matter if you are using a lvl 1, 2, or 3 the electric costs is all the same but basically a lvl 2 is like running your dryer all night. It adds up
@rogerlyons2092 жыл бұрын
how many watts does these chargers have? Were does this electric come from?
@bigdavedayday1581 Жыл бұрын
500 Megawatts they come from burning coal
@mowcowbell Жыл бұрын
@@bigdavedayday1581 In my state, 33% of the grid power comes from wind power.
@philipc2392 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful 👍👍😊
@scottgriffin2005 Жыл бұрын
what no Tesla unit? Hmm that is odd.
@Dive-Bar-Casanova2 жыл бұрын
Kia EV6 48 AMP, Ford F-150 90 AMP home charging.
@Dog.soldier19502 жыл бұрын
If you want want a lvl 3 100 amp you have to have available power from the grid and from your box. Mostly that isn’t available
@everest0411 Жыл бұрын
I have a question. So regular car has alternator to convert the movement of engine and convert it to electric power to restore/charge the battery inside the hood. So, why can't an electric car also recharge the BATTERIES while driving?
@AndyZULUL Жыл бұрын
can’t generate electricity from electricity The energy has to come from some where, and in gasoline cars, it uses gasoline, which generates energy and runs the engine which runs the alternator. in electric car you would be using electricity to power the alternator, which in returns you will not gain anything. plus the alternator can’t generate that much power, and of course a car battery is much smaller. Similar things do exists such a the Audi A1 e-tron with a rotary range extender, but of course, it uses gasoline.
@bigdavedayday1581 Жыл бұрын
Just tow a big diesel generator behind you so you can charge 24/7 anywhere anytime
@Legacy_1252 жыл бұрын
Seems so complicated.
@Dog.soldier19502 жыл бұрын
It’s not really keep in mind: Lvl 1(110) 22 hrs to full charge on the mostly household current. Lvl 2 12 hrs to full charge on what’s is really a50Amp dryer circuit and lvl 3 440 100amp 3-4 hours-if your grid is able to delivery
@user-hg1ir1rg4o Жыл бұрын
first you need a home. most do not and live in apartments
@domingo84 Жыл бұрын
Does this raise your electricity bill much higher than paying for gas monthly? I want to get a EV but I’m not sure if this is going to cost more down that road
@mowcowbell Жыл бұрын
@@JToddEmytravels How many miles a month does your wife put on her ICE? Can't be a lot for using only $35/month of gasoline. How expensive is your electricity per Kwh? I drive a Wrangler 4xe, I drive about 500 miles a month in EV mode, costs me about $25-$30/month in electricity. I pay .14 per Kwh.
@JToddEmytravels Жыл бұрын
@@mowcowbell well good for you!
@TheDuckcurry Жыл бұрын
@@mowcowbell Really 25 to30 bucks a month are you a liberal?
@mowcowbell Жыл бұрын
@@TheDuckcurry What does politics have to do with the amount of electricity my 4xe uses per month?
@JToddEmytravels Жыл бұрын
@@mowcowbell those are personal questions and I don't know why you're asking about my wife. Mind your own business.
@MrEnzoPuttini8 ай бұрын
And then, you have Nissan leaf with CHAdeMO 😂
@robertlange55872 жыл бұрын
Why can't these cars have their own "Generator" attached to a constant speed reduction gear system so the recharge themselves while they are moving???
@bigdavedayday1581 Жыл бұрын
Or you can also tow a big diesel generator behind you so can charge anywhere anytime 24/7 charging
@mowcowbell Жыл бұрын
Because the 'perpetual motion machine' hasn't been invented yet.
@matthewsgauge Жыл бұрын
This will not work in California during peak heat wave warnings. We are not creating new electric power plants (Nuclear, Hydro and Oil) for the future. We are dismantling currently operating electric power plants.
@tallinthesaddle17272 жыл бұрын
Will “they” ever ration EV charge station access or charge rate? Nah, the EV surge is good to go, right? A silly question posed by a climate change/EV denier, obviously. Ruh-roh! May 14, 2022, Texas; Texas power grid operator urges residents to conserve energy as plants go offline. Quote; "At this time, all generation resources available are operating. We’re asking Texans to conserve power when they can by setting their thermostats to 78-degrees or above and avoiding the usage of large appliances (such as dishwashers, washers and dryers) during peak hours between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. through the weekend.," wrote ERCOT Interim CEO Brad Jones. Are EVs considered large appliances? Just asking for a friend...
@Dog.soldier19502 жыл бұрын
These EV cars have a huge implications for the power grid. Lvl 2 will charge fully in 12 hrs but its like running your dryer the entire time. The more EV cars in your neighborhood the more draw needed. FYI throw in 2 or more EV in a household as well as lvl 3 and your need a lot more power that is commonly available at a typical panel(200 amps). WE have had many warnings bout this issue but politicians are running head long without thinking of all the structural demands which will take decade to build out…
@mowcowbell Жыл бұрын
Obviously, an EV owner would adjust their charging schedule and not charge for those 5 hours, leaving them 19 hours a day to charge, which is still way more than any driver would need each day.
@jeffreyrudolph50617 ай бұрын
Look before you jump . The benefits are debatable. The economy is questionable. I have a interest in experimenting w/ a second vehicle, but now knowing all the limitations. Level 1 would work just fine , except for the car's urge to winter migrate . 🤷♀️
The average American can totally survive on a level 1 charger
@Dog.soldier19502 жыл бұрын
If a 22 hr full charge works for them-yes
@matthubbard2607 Жыл бұрын
@@Dog.soldier1950 damn I’m looking into electric cars but 22 hours f that
@nobeld3458 Жыл бұрын
False, unless you drive only 10 miles/day lol
@gabrielordonez80115 ай бұрын
Not too. I have level 1 right now and barely drive and it’s still a pain in the ass.
@rogerstuart2592 Жыл бұрын
EV's are only good for people that don't go anywhere. If you travel or commute to work, you are going to be stuck. I'd rather spend 5 minutes at a gas station than use half a charge looking for a charging station and spending who knows how many hours there. BTW damage to the environment isn't reduced, it's just shifted to somewhere you don't notice. Also, how much do you have to pay at a public charging station? If it's free I want my tax money back.
@thelonewrangler10082 жыл бұрын
As an electrician, backyard mechanic, and recent EV owner, this video is 99% useless but that's just my two pennies🤷
@qaikha10208 ай бұрын
As a new ev owner this video is 99% useful 😊
@jeannotakombokalala45592 ай бұрын
You might want to tell us why is this video useless for you?
@redridingwolfАй бұрын
This comment is 99% useless 😂
@ochukoesidje4663Ай бұрын
Please what's your recommended way to do it. Am very interested and really curious about how...
@onlyme972 Жыл бұрын
Never ever trust charging at home unless you want to risk the EV self combustion and destroying your house as well.
@nimab89352 жыл бұрын
Great content, poor presentation
@nateman7911 ай бұрын
ORRRRRR, You can go to the gas station and fill up in five minutes and be done for the week
@davejones19594 ай бұрын
What a waste of time. Way too long winded. I'm moving on but how to leave this negative comment.
@dallas69 Жыл бұрын
No No No No wall charge plugs or module. Clealing Install Pull rope down for plug cable to the EvCar charge port Unplug and release the plug and cable to ceiling. So Never ever have a 240v plug / charger on a wall Clealing install the plug / cable with spring / bungi cord with pull down rope or ribbon for a pull-down plug / cable.
@dallas69 Жыл бұрын
Stupid Wall or Ground charge cables. Extremely Stupid insane Tesla Wall Charger and more Insane charging cables laying around. Ceiling Chargers Ceiling Cables Never ever trip over high voltage cables Never drive over high voltage cables Spring r Bungee r Rope w Counterweight All from top-down ceiling hook down Stupid Tesla Wall Charger
@majinbuu19831 Жыл бұрын
He says preheat the car as if the heat is gonna last for hours plus hours in the winter 🤣😂😂😒
@Themachinewon9 ай бұрын
Warning NJ residents, DON'T purchase the Tesla Chargers.!!! WAIT until they are added to the rebate program. (-$250 ) Brings the Total from $636.65 with Tax, down to $386.65 . I'm working on getting the Board of public utilities to add Tesla. If anyone out there has a connection to someone at Tesla, please ask them to inquire about getting their chargers on the list