Can I plug in at a NEMA 14 50 outlet?

Thanks. I'm willing to pay a little more for quality electronics, so maybe I'll pass on the cheap EVSEs. I need to get 240v to the garage first, but using the Toyota EVSE on 240v sounds like a good option. Or maybe I'll just put in a brand name EVSE.

 

See if you can find a used Toyota EVSE online or in a junkyard from a wrecked car.

 

I swear, THIS REALLY IS A GREAT OPTION. Plus it's close to being Free.

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Using the Primes 120v Charger at 240 Volts, Cost $20 !!! | Page 4 | PriusChat


Rob43

 

it can be a bit pricey to pull a 240-volt circuit to your garage. There might be a cheaper way, turning on whether or not you have opposing 120V legs near by, going to different outlets. You can reassemble the two 120v legs of your home - as an easy way to get ~15amps @ 240V. The "quick220" appliance will get your 240V for less cost than running new breaker & lines to your service panel., unless that's how you want to go anyway. It meets UL & all other safety/compliance standards

110-120 and 220-240 Voltage Converters & Accessories
Safety and Certification. The Quick 220 Power Supplies meet the fire and safety standards of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), and OSHA (United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.)

A. UL and CSA publish product safety and testing standards for use in the United States and Canada. Quick 220 Power Supplies conform to UL Standard for Safety Power Units (UL1012) and to CSA Standard for General Use Power Supplies (CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 107.1.)

B. Qualification of testing laboratories in the US is under OSHA, which recognizes about 15 labs to test products. Intertek Testing Services, an OSHA .....snip...
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The garage only has a single 120V circuit, which is also shared with some lights in the house. I plan to run a 50A circuit to a subpanel at some point, since I might as well only do it once.

 

Is it ok to add and extension card to charger?if so Is there a better type of cord to buy? And does it matter the length? Or diameter of the cord?

 

Also ideas for covering cord from house cause have had a complaint about Cord being a danger over sidewalk!

 

Lol, this should be fun....

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As a general rule, try to choose the shortest length cord that will effectively do the job, then pick a 12 AWG or better for safety.


Rob43

 

Toyota specifically warns against it. As short as possible. To charge Your Prius at least 12/3, 10/3 is better.

Sample 12/3 in lengths
www.amazon.com/Foot-Lighted-Outdoor-Extension-Cord/dp/B019P9ZGGO

Sample 10/3 in lengths

www.amazon.com/Conntek-14513-Extension-Cord-Listed/dp/B00EVQL850

To get over sidewalk

www.amazon.com/dp/B0741PRVTQ

 

After looking at your pic, if it were me I'd build a "boom" that would mount on your side of the fence. This boom would be roughly 8 to 10 feet high and would swing out towards your car when needed. Your EVSE would of course be attached and would then hang down when charging.


Rob43

 

I had difficulty finding booms for sale between 12 pound load and 3000 pound load. This might work, it is for a carwash:

Je Adams Industries 180 Degrees Wall Mount Boom - 6090 - Je Adams Booms & Accessories - Auto

 

Can you kindly share what is wrong with those China-built L2 units that go around for ~$200? If you prefer, you can PM me instead.

 

Just re-read post #17...


Rob43