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Old 09-19-2014, 05:46 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sendler View Post
30 amp breakers are pretty standard for a 220v charger. This is the max I see for every home installation. Apparently ChargePoint also set up their network of chargers at 6.6 kW. Keep in mind there is a long, flexible cable going to the vehicle. Anyway, who cares about the charging stations? The story is the streamlined plug in motorcycle.
I figure single phase 240 volt power on a 30 amp circuit is perfect for home charging. When on the road I figured you might want more.

I want to know be cause I am considering building an electric vehicle again.

For now you can expect to pull up and have 4 open chargers waiting for you, will this always be the case?
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