![]() ![]() For example, the Tesla Gen 3 charger comes with an 18ft cable which can be too short (we don’t recommend this charger unless you have a Tesla). Less than that is often too short and around 25ft is ideal. TAKEAWAY: 40 to 48-amp chargers are both efficient and futureproof.Ĭable length: you want something around 20ft. ![]() ![]() Make sure you know how much your car's recommended energy specs are so that you can make the most efficient choice. The Tesla will charge much faster on an 80-amp circuit than a 15-amp one, but the Chevy will take just as long with either. The Chevy Volt is limited to about 15 charging amps, while a Tesla Model S can take 80 on a 240-volt line with their battery. However, small batteries won’t take as many amps as large ones. ![]() Generally, a higher amperage will charge a battery faster. In addition to voltage, each charger has a specific amperage rating, or a few selectable amp settings. 32-amp is becoming more and more obsolete as time passes, but it still has its place for plug-in hybrids and certain EV’s that can’t handle high amounts of power. Long term, larger output chargers is not a bad path to go. However, as batteries get better, which they do every year, we will start seeing more EV’s capable of taking 48-amp charging or more, which is a big deal, and really is where the industry is trending. 40-amps seems to be the safe bet when taking account of the future more and more EV’s can handle higher amps at a time. The issue is that 32-amps is the slowest charging, and it is becoming more out of date as batteries progress. The lowest amperage rating we recommend is 32-amps, because it will charge even cars that can only take 16-amps. There are many different amp outputs available, from 16-amps to 80-amps, however, most range from 30 to 50 amps. TAKEAWAY: At the end of day, they all charge your car, but we recommend smart chargers for the long list of features and power it gives the customer.Īnother crucial point for home charging is the amperage rating or power. If this data and control is attractive to you, then we recommend spending a little more money for a great smart charging station as we believe it really revolutionizes the charging experience. Smart chargers are all about making life easier and making EV ownership smoother for you. There is so much you can do with a smart charger, and as the market progresses, things like OCPP are going to be even more valuable. Essentially, two chargers can communicate and intelligently split power and work together to save you money and charge your car's efficiently. If you own multiple EVs - this will make your life easier. Now, some smart chargers can power share. This isn’t huge right now, but in the future, this will be a great advantage for EV owners and a great way to save money. Similarly, Utility Demand Response Programs or Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) is a newer feature which ultimately helps to provide favorable rates for the customer by making a deal with your electric provider. It is an effective and useful tool to save money and time. Let’s say you get home, plug in your car, but at 10pm the rates are lower than at 5pm, so you set the schedule to begin charging at 10pm. One thing you can do with smart chargers is set up a schedule. There is still more to list off but those are some highlights. ![]()
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