[rho.hotelier]

Hi everyone,

I am new on this forum and plan to get a GV60 performance.
Just a quick question, what kind of home LV2 charger you guys recommended?
What's difference between Nema 6-20 & Nema 10-30 plug?
I saw the photo only the shape of the plug is different, but will that affect the compatibility?

Much appreciate for all your recommendation.

Ron

 

[GenesisJohn]

Hi Ron, Welcome to the forum! The GV60 is amazing. I installed a Clipper Creek: Clipper Creek HCS-60R, Ruggedized 48 Amp, Level 2, EVSE, 240V, with 25 ft cable
This one gives me the highest charge rate that the onboard charger can take 11kw/h. I am very happy with my choice. I love have my 'gas station' at my house!
John

 

[rho.hotelier]

Hi Ron, Welcome to the forum! The GV60 is amazing. I installed a Clipper Creek: Clipper Creek HCS-60R, Ruggedized 48 Amp, Level 2, EVSE, 240V, with 25 ft cable
This one gives me the highest charge rate that the onboard charger can take 11kw/h. I am very happy with my choice. I love have my 'gas station' at my house!
John

Thank you for the info John!

 

[rocco]

Hi Ron, The 6-20 plug can only handle a maximum of 20 amps at 240v, whereas the 10/30 is rated up to 30 Amps. Which you choose will limit your highest possible charging speed- though I would consider both of them only a moderate rate of level 2 charging. For a 'fast' rate of level 2 charging like John has achieved, you might have to consider a hard-wired solution- though I suppose it's possible that a charger could use a fat Nema 14-50 plug for a faster supply (but still not as fast as John's, which uses a 60 amp circuit, I believe)

 

[rho.hotelier]

Hi Ron, The 6-20 plug can only handle a maximum of 20 amps at 240v, whereas the 10/30 is rated up to 30 Amps. Which you choose will limit your highest possible charging speed- though I would consider both of them only a moderate rate of level 2 charging. For a 'fast' rate of level 2 charging like John has achieved, you might have to consider a hard-wired solution- though I suppose it's possible that a charger could use a fat Nema 14-50 plug for a faster supply (but still not as fast as John's, which uses a 60 amp circuit, I believe)

Thank you Rocco! I learn something new from your reply!

 

[GenesisJohn]

Hi Ron, The 6-20 plug can only handle a maximum of 20 amps at 240v, whereas the 10/30 is rated up to 30 Amps. Which you choose will limit your highest possible charging speed- though I would consider both of them only a moderate rate of level 2 charging. For a 'fast' rate of level 2 charging like John has achieved, you might have to consider a hard-wired solution- though I suppose it's possible that a charger could use a fat Nema 14-50 plug for a faster supply (but still not as fast as John's, which uses a 60 amp circuit, I believe)

Yes - mine is 60amp and hardwired. I figured to just get the highest rate I could and the longest cord I could! I am prepared - ha! But again, just about any will work, this was just my solution.

 

[stevshiffrin]

I went back and forth on hard wiring my Chargepoint Home Flex or using a plug. I do not intend to unplug it but decided ultimately on a plug in case there were warranty issues (I didn't want to have call my electrician just to disconnect it). I went with a 50 amp circuit which provides me with 40 amps continuous but that was IMO fine as I can still fully charge it overnight.