EV Home Charging for Beginners

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We tell you what beginners need to know about EV home chargers, break down what distinguishes them and why you need one.
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@wesrobinson7366 3 ай бұрын

This guy would be the best teacher in High School. So good.

@PeterJames143 3 ай бұрын

This is way better than what I expected from a large mainstream car company, thank you.

@nonyabusiness5607 Жыл бұрын

by far the most informative video i've found thus far being a new ev owner. thank you!

@PluginDuo 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

@davetonn1310 Жыл бұрын

We use a standard level 1 / 110 v outlet for our Tesla every night. Its never not been enough.

@tonyfrese287 Жыл бұрын

@@davetonn1310 I drive about 15k miles a year. Think I could survive on 110v?

@davetonn1310 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.

@Pontiacman1964 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 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this excellent presentation. I greatly appreciate the information you shared.

@haydenwhite2413 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Thanks for the info!

@boby4836 Жыл бұрын

Great content, great presentation.

@lho10101 2 жыл бұрын

This was helpful. Thanks.

@mooonlight778 9 ай 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.

@jetsurfboards 5 ай бұрын

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@Nimbhotep 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative

@ChristopherDillman 3 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).

@joanitos2878 Жыл бұрын

Super clear!

@marclemieux8269 2 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 8 ай бұрын

thanks for info. looks like level 1 works for me. i park 10 hrs at night and only drive 7 miles per day.

@ClavinZKL Жыл бұрын

this is a really good video i cannot lie.

@frankcoffey 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 8 ай 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.

@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

@kokonutruns5847 Жыл бұрын

How much is it and how do you get one?

@DarthFurball Жыл бұрын

So to confirm - European voltage already meets level 2?

@a.v.ramana8063 8 ай бұрын

good information sir

@palehorsecowboy4 3 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.

@-TheOracle- 2 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?

@MrEnzoPuttini 4 ай бұрын

No "surge protection device" or a "Residual Differential Switch" or even a "circuit breaker"?

@OMAR191082 2 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?

@octalicious 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.soldier1950 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$

@Reddylion 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@imohbalu Жыл бұрын

how's is your house electric bill .... is it a lot higher or little higher then before ? LV1 VS LV2

@mowcowbell 10 ай бұрын

Mine is about $30 more per month charging my Jeep Wrangler 4xe.

@jeffreylee7040 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.

@warlockboyburns 4 ай бұрын

does charging generate much heat?

@rickypattersonymail Жыл бұрын

Great video. I cleary need to do more research to have a better grasp, but your presentation was far from "nerdy."

@brandilovechild 2 жыл бұрын

They should rename this video as “EV Charging Tips” 🙄

@jimmykjazz Жыл бұрын

I would never ask this guy what time it is.

@philipc239 2 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful 👍👍😊

@NAY2GAS Жыл бұрын

Good Video - I live the city and charge out my kitchen window :) - #EVCHARGINGINTHECITY

@ellenjones7819 2 жыл бұрын

How much does the electric bill increase each month?

@Dog.soldier1950 Жыл бұрын

Lvl 2 running for 12 hours is like running your dryer for 12 hrs-every day…it adds up

@rogerlyons209 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.

@strgo4773 5 ай бұрын

Who’s the manufacturers?

@geteducatedbyTed Жыл бұрын

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@elmer3383 4 ай бұрын

But if you drive 30 miles a day the 120v will have you fully charged in the morning.

@constantinak6648 2 жыл бұрын

Does this cause your electric bill to increase a lot?

@brudderbilly7820 2 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.soldier1950 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

@7thpilot 5 ай бұрын

When you charge at home who pays the road taxes?????

@diegoavellanedamatteo9090 2 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.soldier1950 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

@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

@Dive-Bar-Casanova 2 жыл бұрын

Kia EV6 48 AMP, Ford F-150 90 AMP home charging.

@Dog.soldier1950 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

@scottgriffin2005 11 ай бұрын

what no Tesla unit? Hmm that is odd.

@Legacy_125 2 жыл бұрын

Seems so complicated.

@Dog.soldier1950 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

@robertlange5587 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.

@douglaskeller7950 2 жыл бұрын

The average American can totally survive on a level 1 charger

@Dog.soldier1950 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

@gabrielordonez8011 Ай бұрын

Not too. I have level 1 right now and barely drive and it’s still a pain in the ass.

@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

@@JToddJeep 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.

@JToddJeep 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?

@JToddJeep 11 ай бұрын

@@mowcowbell those are personal questions and I don't know why you're asking about my wife. Mind your own business.

@MrEnzoPuttini 4 ай бұрын

And then, you have Nissan leaf with CHAdeMO 😂

@user-hg1ir1rg4o 9 ай бұрын

first you need a home. most do not and live in apartments

@nateman79 8 ай бұрын

ORRRRRR, You can go to the gas station and fill up in five minutes and be done for the week

@FlyingTigersKMT 2 жыл бұрын

(Homer Simpson voice) NERRRRRRRRRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@tallinthesaddle1727 2 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.soldier1950 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 10 ай 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.

@jeffreyrudolph5061 4 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 . 🤷‍♀️

@nimab8935 2 жыл бұрын

Great content, poor presentation

@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.

@davejones1959 Ай бұрын

What a waste of time. Way too long winded. I'm moving on but how to leave this negative comment.

@thelonewrangler1008 2 жыл бұрын

As an electrician, backyard mechanic, and recent EV owner, this video is 99% useless but that's just my two pennies🤷

@qaikha1020 5 ай бұрын

As a new ev owner this video is 99% useful 😊

@onlyme972 10 ай бұрын

Never ever trust charging at home unless you want to risk the EV self combustion and destroying your house as well.

@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

@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.

@Themachinewon 5 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