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Old 03-19-2015, 04:59 PM   #38 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by EVmetro View Post
Most of my problem with the J plug network is not so much with the inferior 30 amp service or with the quality of the connection, but more in that new EVs are not being equipped with a traditional 110v inlet as well.
120 is everywhere here. I had the good fortune of visiting europe and was suprised to learn that 230v was standard. I actually prefer it from a practical standpoint now that I'm messing with it at home, 2x power over the same wires (and no goofy neutral wires and multiple voltages in house and double breakers just for 240). As much as europe gets wrong, I think they got that one right. Would be interesting to see comparitive safety stats.

I had a 120v adapter for the leaf, but converted it to 240 I would redo the whole house if all my appliances could handle it. Might do a couple rooms and see how it goes. though pretending a live leg wire is neutral is not exactly ideal...

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