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Don't overthink electric car charging (we should be doing it differently) - Technology Connextras (www.youtube.com)
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[–] CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de 11 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (11 children)

He makes good videos in general and this one is long enough I’ll have to make time to watch as usual, but as he has ranted about extension cords in the past, I’m not sure that it’s a wise idea to make the case to just use any plug and pull maximum (12? Amps) current for 10 or more hours continuously, let alone with the potential addition of an extension cord because the garage outlet isn’t quite in the right spot.

I think for safety reasons it’s probably best for people to have a shiny purpose built high amperage circuit installed so that old work doesn’t burn the house down. Even if it’s just a dedicated 110V in the USA (which adds transmission losses a bit too).

The UK is mandating heat pumps in new builds. Should they carry that further and mandate a EVSE circuit for every parking spot?

[–] noredcandy@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I’d also argue, at least in the US, it’s only going to cost several hundred to have a 50 amp outlet installed.(mine cost $350 and I didn’t exactly comparison shop). Compared to the price of even a used EV that’s an easy investment to make.

[–] artyom@piefed.social 3 points 3 months ago

That's entirely dependent on your home. They often cost $1k+.

[–] femtek@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 months ago

I needed a new panel, upgraded service from 100 to 200amp and a circuit to the garage, then installing the car charger. $3600 all in.

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