this is probably a very stupid question that everyone knows the answer to, so apologies in advance. just purchased our PiP last weekend (love it so far!) and the salesperson gave us a bunch of incorrect info (e.g. you don't have to switch to EV mode as the car does it automatically for the first ~13 miles and the 240v plug is included in the trunk with the 120v). so where and how do we buy the 240v plug? we have an outlet in our garage. thanks in advance.
Here's a start. Electric Car Chargers - Alternative Energy Solutions - Electrical at The Home Depot
I would live with the 120 volt charger for a while to see how well it deals with your circumstance. It will give you a full charge in 3 hours. A 240 volt system will only save you one and a half hours. I can see it as needed for a Volt or Leaf which take much longer to charge. But just an adjustment to your routine to allow "top off" time between errands could avoid the need for a 240 volt charger. iPad ? HD
Another option that is much cheaper: EVSE Upgrade - Your EV Charging Solution Coming home and charging at 240 is very convenient. Check emails for 45 minutes then back out on the road. iPad ? HD
The charger is inside the car. The L1 and L2 charging stations and the L1 charging cord set (w/J1772 handle and brick) are all EVSEs.
With an EVSE pretty much being only a relay to turn the power on or off, and some circuits to control that relay.
free power at night after 10pm till 6am will save a lot of $$$$$ and a plug in is going to be so much fun.
I just preordered one of Bosch's 30A PowerMax charging stations. At $$593 for the 18' corded version ($749 for the 25') the price is hard to beat. They are expecting to receive them by end of June, with preorders receiving them as early as the first week of July. Charging Stations | Bosch Electric Vehicle Solutions
Try the EVSE Upgrade. Depending on your house wiring, it might be fairly easy to run a 240V line to where you charge. Then you're set up for another future plug-in car with a larger battery pack, since pretty much every plug-in car made 3 - 5 years from now will assuredly have a larger battery pack.
