What charging station to buy for Prime?

JuiceBox 40 Pro is arguably the best all-round choices right now.

We just bought 2 of them, as noted here...

EVSE purchase & installation in 2017 | PriusChat

 

if you just want a basic charger, buy the cheapest you can find. used, if you don't mind, they all do the same thing.
if you want things like data recording, remote phone apps and etc., that will take some work, since they are a little more money, and you want to get the one that will do what you want.

 

Proper design says to only use 80% of the circuit capacity for continuous use. If the charger truly draws 40 amps then a 50 amp circuit is required. Something like a stove or oven rarely draws its maximum amperage so the circuit matches the maximum draw of the device.

Looking at installing a charger myself as I just bought a Prime Advanced to replace our old Prius. It's rare that I need to recharge that quickly so a lower power charger is fine.

 

I purchased the Clipper Creek unit
LCS-20, 16 Amp Level 2 EVSE, 240V, with 25 ft cable 0708-00-002

Looked seriously at some of the lower priced units but the wife didn't want any cheap crap plugged into her baby's precious electronics.
You can debate whether the actual electronics of this "Made in the USA" unit are better but it made her happy and the unit has been rock solid since I installed it.

1 hour, 50 minute recharge times have virtually eliminated cases where we find the car not fully charge for the next set of errands. I like level 2 charging much better.

 

I got a Chargepoint Home. I picked the 32 amp station for future proofing purposes. I like the way it integrates with the Chargepoint app.

 

ClipperCreek 50HCS here, charges my Prime in under 2hrs from HV territory. I just used my AmEx rewards points. It's a 40amp and it did need a 50amp breaker. Mine is hardwired since it's an outdoor install. Code required it here. Local Utility will refund me $500 of purchase price, so it only cost me the install. It's larger than required but it will future proof me a bit.

 

eMotorWerks sold me the basic JuiceBox 40 (no interwebs) with an 18-foot cord for a bit less than the 24 foot standard model. I also bought the newer style locking bracket, since it is installed outside and under the back porch. Good unit so far, but the handle fits rather tightly in the Prime charging port. Got a 40A 240v breaker and run installed for that, plus a separate 20A 120v as a backup.

 

No matter which one you end up buying, I highly recommend the longest cord available, which seems for now is 25'. I just installed a plug in from ClipperCreek. LCS-20P, Plug-in 16 Amp Level 2 EVSE, 240V, NEMA 6-50 plug, with 25 ft cable $395. I was debating getting the more expensive models-"Future proofing". But decided to go cheaper.The Wi-Fi communicating ones are a nice feature, however using the Entune app that's already built in is cheaper and gives all the info you really need. So, in my opinion, that is a waste of money to buy the Wi-Fi models. It does not utilize any more than 3.3 kW. So anything more is just a waste. I plan on having the Prime for at least 5 years or longer. If your planning on changing EVs soon and will need more power, then it might pay to get the more expensive variety. I chose the plug in version because I also have a welder and plasma cutter that can use a 220v 40 amp line. I use the same plug for all. I ran the electric myself, so install was cheap as possible--Yes, I adhered to the local codes. Be sure and check the dimensions of the wall unit. Some of them stick out quite a ways and could be problematic for some installs. One last important note: Most of the units are tested, but make sure they have a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, such as Intertek (ETL mark) or Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL mark) for safety. Sort of the GoodHouseKeeping Seal of approval. You don't want your house to burn down!

 

Duosida s the least expensive, and they can be ordered up to 33feet long.

 

I just saw that Chargepoint works with Alexa now!

 

Correct! We have more information about this over in our main thread here!

 

Please get Google Assistant integration next.

 

Wow, assumed it was both. What a huge oversight to not have both.